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Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Great spring activities for your children: 1 of 21
There are many fun activities for young children in the Spring. I favour nature based activities, as they are enjoyable, keep the children busy, and teach them about the world around them. Below are some of my favourites. 1) Go strawberry picking at a strawberry farm. Arm everyone with a bucket or basket, and take your time ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) How you can recognize a good listener: 8 of 64
There is an old expression I love when it comes to being a good listener - take the cotton wool out of your ears, and shove it in your mouth! I think if more of us could do this, the better listeners we could all be. So, how can you tell if someone else is a good listener? Do they constantly talk about themselves, or do they... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness How to discourage your partner's annoying habits: 6 of 34
The best thing you can do is to let your partner know honestly and calmly how their annoying habit makes you feel, and ask them what you would like them to do instead. However, if it were that easy, then that would be the end of the article! People rarely change. We are creatures of habit. So, it is fair to expect your partn... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) The impact of growing female confidence on relationships: 3 of 16
What impact can a confident female have on relationships? Let's see, we have a woman who is self assured, and has a strong belief in her abilities. A woman with a great attitude such as this, can make her partner feel great about themselves, as self confidence is infectious. A confident woman can give bring a healthy sex lif... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Jealousy: Why the thought of his ex-girlfriend drives you crazy: 8 of 38
There are many reasons why the thought of his ex girlfriend might drive you crazy. One might be, she is having more contact than you are comfortable with. You might not trust your partner, with or without good reason. You might feel that they have more history' than you and your partner currently do. So, how do you work out ... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Walk and talk: How going for walks together can improve your relationship: 10 of 46
Partners walking together can only bring positives to a relationship. It is quality time spent together, time to talk and share the world around you. Getting out in the fresh air and experiencing nature is therapeutic for us at the best of times, but what great memories it can bring to a relationship! Walking is great for ou... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to cope when your wedding gets cancelled: 5 of 20
When your wedding gets cancelled, you must take care of yourself. Turn to family and friends for support. They will be very concerned for your well being and will want to help you in any way they possibly can. This is not something you want to try to deal with on your own. You will need to work out what services you had book... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors Monitoring your child's computer time: 4 of 14
There are two issues to consider when deciding how to monitor your child's computer usage. The first is, as parents we need to ensure they are not spending too much time on the computer, and not enough time being physically active. Childhood obesity is on the rise, so the best way to ensure that the computer is not robbing y... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Fishco, by Fugazo, Inc.: 8 of 20
In Fishco, the player becomes the owner of a virtual fish shop. This is represented by a single fish tank on the screen. The player needs to breed, raise and nurture the fish in order to sell them to the public. The objective is to ensure the happiness of the fish, as this makes the fish more valuable, thus making more money... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Dating with small children: Does your new boyfriend want to be a father: 12 of 29
When a parent begins dating again, it's better not to view it as a search for a prospective father. Put yourself in the shoes of any man just wanting to get to know you, and realise how daunting that would be. It's best to start out dating with the view of fun and friendship, then see where it leads. However, when you have c... More..