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• No, No, No -- What Else is a Parent to Say? by Michele R. Acosta, submitted 21 July,2005
  The word no is probably the most overused word in the English language. I speak from experience since I myself use it frequently.I might begin a normal day by saying, "No, Joshua, you may not have a hotdog for breakfast," or "No, Alex, please don't throw your cereal on the floor." After breakfast, I..
• First Checking Account – When is it Time? by Robb Ksiazek, submitted 20 July,2005
  We all know that money doesn’t grow on trees, but we all need it to survive. The use of cash will only go so far in life, as you can’t send it through the mail. Checking accounts are relied upon to manage our finances and to send in payments for cable, phone, mortgages, etc. Even in this new era..
• Why buy stock house plans vs. custom? - Part II by Mark Mathis, submitted 20 July,2005
  Stock Houseplans Stock house plans are, by contrast, home designs which have been developed to fit the needs of a particular group of the general populace. They are not custom designed for a particular person, but rather, standardized for the needs of a larger group. Stock homeplans normally include..
• Why buy stock house plans vs. custom? - Part I by Mark Mathis, submitted 20 July,2005
  When a person begins the process of building a new house, there are many different aspects that need to be addressed including: where to build, what size home to build, what features to include, what items are the most important to have in the home, what costs should be included in the budget, what ..
• Who Does Your Insurance Agent Work For? by Jordan Walt, submitted 20 July,2005
  You, or His Company....? There’s a relatively unknown market in the insurance industry that consumers need to know about. This is a market where a single agent can offer you multiple choices from multiple companies. This is the independent insurance agency market.When you have an independent agent..
• Our Greatest Asset by Gloria Kaiser, submitted 20 July,2005
  When I think about wealth, immediately my mind thinks in terms of money, investments savings and those who are wealthy. When I hear reports of school shootings, children being tried and incarcerated for murder, drugs and a barrage of other crimes, it is apparent that what has become lost amongst the..
• Thank you, ah mah! by Marsha Maung, submitted 20 July,2005
  The rebel years are over. The phase of contradiction and compulsive behavior comes to a grinding but definitive halt. The act of pure impulse sometimes becomes impossible. You’re older. I must admit, even in front of my own parents, I have admitted that I have been nothing short of a hell-raiser. ..
• Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Kids by Laura Saunders, submitted 20 July,2005
  Admit it. When the going gets tough at home, we’ve all plopped the kids in front of the television and breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, we can get started on dinner, maybe check email or sort that massive pile of laundry. But when your five-year old yells at you “Mom, Kids Rule!” or your te..
• Tantrums - Breaking the Cycle by Ann Harth, submitted 20 July,2005
  Tantrums don't suddenly appear. They are learned. Controlling or eliminating tantrums is not complicated, but it is hard work. It will be easier if you keep one simple premise in mind:Tantrums aren't personal. Toddlers and pre-school children don't throw tantrums because they want to be naughty. The..
• Top List Of Baby Girls Names - Choosing Perfect Baby Names For Girls by Olinda Rola, submitted 19 July,2005
  The list of baby girls names that are the most popular can help you when deciding on which names are the best baby names for girls. Choosing her name is fun for the parents, family and friends, and her name will be something she will live with the rest of her life. Keep these tips in mind when selec..
• Keeping your children safe by Scott Shaper, submitted 19 July,2005
  The purpose of this article is to address some of the key points parents need to know in order to keep their children safe. Let them know who can help them: When I was an officer I participated in something called "Safty Town". What they did was educated very young children (ages 4 to 5) on safety m..
• Tips for Working with the Oppositional Child by Sheree S. Marty, BSE, MA, submitted 19 July,2005
  "I WON'T DO IT!" "YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!" Whether parent or teacher, we have all "been there" and "done that" with a child exhibiting refusal behaviors. Before "losing your cool" and your power as well, interventions and strategies are provided for use to help deescalate this classic power struggle. -..
• Dice - The Ultimate Educational, Portable Entertainment For Kids! by Lindsay Small, submitted 19 July,2005
  How do you keep the kids amused for the long summer holidays? What do you do when the inevitable rainy day blues strike and everyone gets fractious and argumentative? And how do you cope when you are forced to play the waiting game … in doctors' surgeries, airports, or even long car journeys?Get t..
• Got To, Get To – Change The Way Your Family Thinks by Lindsay Small, submitted 19 July,2005
  I recently heard a story that has literally changed the way that I, and my family, think about life. The story is as follows:There was once a high-powered woman in her 30s who ran her own company and was massively successful in business. Yet every single day, at 10am, she visited her elderly mother,..
• School Days - Top 10 Tips For Establishing A Good Routine by Lindsay Small, submitted 19 July,2005
  Teachers know that children thrive in an environment with routines, boundaries and rules. Unfortunately, parents often forget it! And yet by establishing good routines and encouraging children to help you maintain them, you have an opportunity to set a pattern and a discipline that will stay with yo..
• Got To, Get To – Change The Way Your Family Thinks by Lindsay Small, submitted 18 July,2005
  I recently heard a story that has literally changed the waythat I, and my family, think about life. The story is asfollows:There was once a high-powered woman in her 30s who ran herown company and was massively successful in business. Yetevery single day, at 10am, she visited her elderly mother,who ..
• Summer Camp Care Packages by Rachel Paxton, submitted 18 July,2005
  Every summer our daughter goes to summer camp. She looks forwardto it every year. I can't believe next summer will be her lastopportunity to go to camp before she goes off to college. Our daughter started going to summer camp when she was in middleschool and has gone every year since. She finally gr..
• The 5 Babysitter Commandments by Ispas Marin, submitted 18 July,2005
  Having a babysitter take care of your kids is sometimes a dangerous thing to do because the babysitter is the person that will be alone with your kid. Here are some ideas about your relationship with the babysitter.1. The babysitter should be encouraged by keeping the favorite foods on hand. That's ..
• Domestic Cleaning Advice: Computer Cleaning by Ispas Marin, submitted 18 July,2005
  The computer you use can get pretty dirty sometimes and that might reduce it's performance and reduce it's life time so here is some advice on how you can clean it up.The computer won't be well cleaned if you'll use alcohol cleaners, you'll need to use a hard surface cleaner, in concentrated solutio..
• Elder Care Co-op by Barbara Mascio, submitted 18 July,2005
  Could an elder-care-co-op work for family caregivers? It's an idea that's worked for years in small communities across the United States with childcare. Thirty years ago, three of my friends, all stay-at-home moms, got together and worked out a system that worked very well. One day a week, each of u..

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