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About me - Amy Denney

I am the fifth child out of seven. I also have a twin sister.

I have five children; four boys and one girl. David is 20, Sarah is 14, Austin is 13, James is 9 and my baby Andrew is 6.

I am very devoted to my two dogs. I have a 5 year old rat terrier mix boy

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies What do children learn by doing chores?: 1 of 52
What do children learn by doing chores? Setting up a schedule of chores for each child in your house to participate in can be a very beneficial learning tool. I feel that it teaches them the following and much more.1. Appreciation - As a stay-at-home mom I, of course, get to perform all the boring tedious tasks that must be a... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Dysfunction When parents think their child is a failure: 1 of 47
A parent is the most important role model for a child. When children are little, parents are everything to them; caregiver, teacher, protector, the world. Children learn to behave in the appropriate way in order to receive positive reinforcement from parents. Children crave attention and do whatever they need to to gain it. I... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Why you can't get what you want: 6 of 97
Why you can't get what you want? That is a good question and sometimes one that is very difficult to answer. It is difficult because you can not blame it on someone else. Most of the time, you can't get what you want because you are your own worst enemy. 1. "Subconsciously, we don't think that we deserve to succeed." - We all... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Things to say to those that deserve "The Look": 1 of 14
Anyone who is a mother or has had a mother knows "The Look". "The Look" can definitely be a useful tool. It does take practice to hone the perfect "Look". But, anyone that has children, especially more than one and has to take them out in public, can be confident there will be plenty of opportunities to practice.Children are ... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life The best qualities of your spouse: 2 of 24
After eleven years of marriage it is so easy to list my husband's best qualities. I actually wrote them down during our second year of marriage so that I could whip them out as a reminder during those times when his worst qualities were driving me right up the wall.10. His great sense of humor. He can always make me laugh. Mo... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Tips for adopting a stray pet: 10 of 103
In my neighborhood, I am considered the dog lady. Whenever there is a stray dog running the street I have no other choice but to stop and try to help this poor creature. It has gotten to the point that the majority of the time if one of my neighbors finds a stray dog, they just bring it over and drop it off. I just can't say ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Ghosts and reincarnation: Making sense of the life/death cycle: 5 of 44
My father-in-law was a wonderful man and the most important thing in his life was his family. My mother-in-law had been married before and came into their relationship with four boys and one girl. He loved them as his own and actually adopted them.It was only about two years after my husband and I were together that we found ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges What you should know about teen depression: 4 of 34
Depression is not always just an emotional state that a teenager can get over. Depression can sometimes be caused by a chemical imbalance which needs to be tended to medically. When you notice your child displaying the following signs, it is important to make your first stop a visit to your family physician. The doctor can th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) If children behave badly, who's to blame: Parents or child?: 13 of 103
I am the parent of five children, four boys and one girl. I take total responsibility for my children's bad behavior. If my children are doing something wrong and behaving in a manner that is not appropriate, than it is my job to correct the situation. I am their teacher at the moment and if I allow this behavior to continue ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) How to find a reputable dog breeder: 1 of 7
As more and more puppy mills are being found and shut down across the country, the general public is becoming aware of the problem. We are starting to see news stories on the T.V. showing three or four filthy, matted dogs shoved into a tiny wire cage barking and pleading to get out. These cages are just piled one on top of an... More..