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Relationships & Family > Communication Issues How to hold a difficult conversation: 1 of 29
Preparation is the key to a successful conversation when the subject or premise is difficult to approach. Whether the person is a friend, co-worker, or an acquaintance the matter should always be handled with kindness which can usually be accomplished when things are thought through ahead of time.Certainly the offense or diff... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Communicating with narcissists: 1 of 25
As long as the subject revolves around them, it's safe to say that the conversation will go well, or at least on. When communicating with one, be sure to nod your head a few times while they are going on and on about what ever it is you can't hear anymore for the sake of having lost interest ten minutes beforehand. If you nod... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed How to resist advertising pressure to buy more toys for your child: 2 of 20
We all want to say no, when it's right to say no. But, when our hearts are beating so consistently and powerfully for the little face longing for the item they've seen flashing across the television, hanging on fast food posters, billboards, t-shirts and everywhere else, it's hard to resist. The Advertisers know their market ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Ways to make exercise part of your routine: 1 of 10
The easiest way to make exercise a habit is to make it your lifestyle and not a thing that has to be remembered and attend to. Exercise does not have to be a trip to the gym or an hour set aside every day in order for it to benefit you. Moving in its self is exercise. How much of it we do is choice. When we choose to move rat... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews What to look for in a good American rib restaurant: 1 of 9
Napkins. Really, that's the key and the clue for good American ribs. If the restaurant doesn't have more than plenty or perhaps even a roll of paper towels sitting on each table, you may have gone to the wrong place.Also, it would have been good to have noticed whether the parking lot was paved or shelled. Paved is fine, shel... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Deciding whether to give two weeks notice or not: 6 of 47
It is commonly known throughout society that two weeks notice is standard. Under normal circumstances, it is at the very least expected. Under some circumstances, for instance in the area of care-giving, it is paramount. Our actions effect others and though the organization you work for could probably make due without you, th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Anti-bias training for children: 3 of 21
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. That is a quote from the book of Proverbs, and very wise words in deed. This instruction when actually applied, is profitable in every area of life including that of being anti-bias.Children are born with a clean slate, with no preconceiv... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Assessing structured vs. unstructured time in preschools: 2 of 14
There is a time for things structured and a time for things unstructured, as in all things, balance is key. In preschools, it is paramount. One is not more advantageous than the other, simply different but both needful.As young minds are growing and exploring they develop best when variety, change of focus and choice are in p... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Concepts God as a state of higher consciousness: 5 of 30
A Higher consciousness. Consciousness, that's to be conscious of something, right? Conscious is to be aware. Well, if being more aware of God is the issue, then that's a nice state to put yourself in. If this higher awareness that one can some how obtain, this state of mind, the act of being acutely aware IS what God is, well... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Understanding peer obsession among teens: 1 of 5
Peer obsession, I understand it because I lived it. We all did to one degree or another. Some handled it better, or so it seemed. And yes, it's all about being liked, accepted by others, especially those who are thought of by others as being better. Not those who were thought of by you as better, I should add. There is a diff... More..