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Hi - I am Les Scammell, a 50 plus (just) father of four girls all under five. We live in the SE corner of Queensland (Australia).

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Style & Beauty > Jewelry New trends in jewelry: 1 of 6
Trends in jewelry are ever changing and can be affected by seasonal and economic conditions. The economy is playing a big role in current trends with the cost of gold being quite high. This has led to a resurgence of silver jewelry as a cheaper alternative whilst those who are looking for more classical types of jewelry are b... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The teen years are the hardest for parents: 3 of 17
The preteen years ten to thirteen. Your youngsters are about to leave childhood behind and adulthood is rapidly approaching. What they forget is that need to traverse those in between teen years. With hormones starting to kick in and the realisation that today they are capable of doing things that they could not do yesterday ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Stress-free potty training tips for toddlers: 2 of 11
Toddlers love to be copycats and sometimes the best place to start your preparation is with your own toileting. Boys in particular find it very easy to copy their dads.Starting early is the key and when I say early, I mean right from birth. The whole act needs to be seen as a natural every day event. Your toddler is also able... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies How do you discourage your young son from playing with his privates?: 2 of 10
The term 'playing with his privates' can have many different meanings. Boys often walk around with their hands in their pants, even when they are adults. They are not necessarily 'playing' with their private. For young boys, it must seem like a strange attachment to their bodies. If they are playing, can you stop them? Should... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Tips for avoiding tantrums in toddlers: 6 of 26
Tantrums and toddlers - they go hand in hand, in fact, if an adult throws a tantrum we say they 'are acting like a two year old". To avoid tantrums in toddlers, you must understand the tantrum and why a toddler uses it. There are two major issues with tantrums, the first is the learnt behaviour and the second is the reactiona... More..
Education > Primary School Issues Why boys struggle more than girls in elementary school: 5 of 20
Stopping boys from playing with aggressive toys like guns maybe interfering with their long term education. Now there is a controversial star if ever I saw one. However, psychologists are now coming to the view that suppressing a young boys natural play habits could have serious long term consequences.A new document issued by... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Gout: Symptoms and treatment: 3 of 11
Gout can be one of the most painful forms of arthritis and although often associated with a rich diet, can affect anyone at any age. Gout is a condition that occurs when the waste product uric acid is deposited as needle-like crystals in the joints and/or soft tissues.Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis in ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues An informative guide to Google PageRank: 4 of 14
Google Ranks all PagesPR - Page Rank. Google's method of ranking all the web pages on the internet. Notice I said pages, not sites. Google actually rates each page. For bloggers, sometimes you will see that your home page has a PR of 3 but one of your pages has a 4. You quickly flip back to home page. Have I had an increase i... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Babies: 4 of 14
During pregnancy you sit for hours and imagine who your baby is going to look like and how will he or she feel the first time you hold him. You wonder how a normal baby looks, how will he react in is first hours of life. Let's answer some of these questions.1. What does birth mean for the baby?Imagine, you are in a place in t... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Digestion: The body's #1 priority: 2 of 7
The digestive system is a complex and intricate system which plays a major role in our health and wellness. Doctors once thought that all diseases began in the gut or digestive system. If any part of the digestive system doesn't work properly, then the whole body's health and wellness was affected. The two major functions of ... More..