Autism as an epidemic - I think not. Autism as a label used for a wide ranging series of otherwise unexplained characteristics in individuals - certainly.When I was first told my eldest child had autism I was highly skeptical. I had this idea in my mind of what an autistic person was and it certainly did not fit my child. The... More..
It can be heartbreaking watching someone you love battle an addiction. In most cases there is little that you can do other than watch the self-destruction from the outside. It is a fact that addicts don't see past their own issues to see how they are behaving is affecting those around them. In many cases, it's not that they d... More..
Unlike a lot of people I don't believe there is a lot of work required to go from successful dating to creating a successful marriage. Both relationships should be based on the same principles. The way I see it the relationship should not change simply because there is now a legally binding agreement between the two people an... More..
Budgeting is not a skill that most people were taught before they adventurously entered the adult world. It is a necessary skill for everyone to ensure that they can afford to live comfortably and without constant worry about where the next sum of money is coming from to pay bills.For even the most non-monetary minded person ... More..
I have not suffered a life threatening illness. My world does not appear to be caving in around me, at least not from the outside anyway. To the ordinary person walking down the street, to my work colleagues and to my family I seem as happy as ever. I am the only one who knows the pain and frustration of years of self doubt, ... More..
Many people who suffer gambling problems manage to hide them very well. Unfortunately online gaming makes identifying potential addicts more difficult as they shut themselves away from family, friends and society. As the addiction progresses, the need to prevent others from seeing just how bad the problem has become intensifi... More..
Providing your kids with the latest electronic gadgets is not necessarily a bad thing. There are plenty of new and imaginative gadgets coming onto the marketplace that stimulate a child's imagination and encourages further interaction with the wider environment. Electronics are not solely reliant on being connected to a telev... More..
The most significant impact that we can make as individuals and households on the future of the planet is to act locally while thinking globally. You would be hard pressed to find anyone without the desire to make a difference. The trouble is getting people to put thoughts into action.Going green is about implementing the mos... More..
Stephen Meloury
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