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Vicki Stockard Phipps is a happily married retired teacher and mother of three. Born and raised in the Lone Star State, she received her degree and teaching certificate in 1982, where she specialized in speech-language pathology, special education, child

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Sciences > Psychology Taking control of your life: How to be a survivor instead of a victim: 1 of 15
There are more ways than one to be victimized in life, but for every victim you'll find a survivor inside. What we survive tends to lead to the wisdom we need so that we can make up our minds to be victim free for the rest of our lives. On the other hand, some people choose to be identified by the victim role and it becomes ... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Understanding your students: 1 of 15
Understanding your students is the key to good teaching, and when it comes to teaching high school students, you'll need to hold onto the key that unlocks the teenage mind all the time. To me, that key is awareness. You'll need it not only to survive the insanity teenagers bring into the classroom sometimes, but also to remi... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology How marriage cannot be defined by religion: 1 of 15
Marriage can't be defined by religion, due to the fact that the institution of marriage is involved with the law. It's a confusing legal aspect which takes religion away from the very thing people tend to do in a church and through the clergy. Still, we need to keep in mind that there were good reasons our forefathers decide... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy Enjoying marital bliss after the honeymoon stage: 2 of 29
An aging rock and roll star once said, "Because marriage is an institution you have to be committed to, it would be an insane thing for me to do." I used to believe that was true, until I found the secrets to keeping my marriage a blissful experience even after the honeymoon. I'll share my secrets with you, but keep in mind ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Must-have items for your child's playroom: 2 of 28
Parents know that a child's playroom is the most important room in the house and its contents will depend on the child's age and stage of development. Before a parent even thinks of what those contents will be, they need to take time to childproof that playroom. If you are a parent, I'm sure you'll agree. Children are the mo... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology The importance of trusting yourself in a relationship: 1 of 14
Trusting yourself in relationships is the most important aspect of relating, dating and mating. It's the key to finding and keeping healthy relationships which we trust and value. The key to trusting will always be held within our own, personal feeling of worthiness. The problem sets in when we forget that to trust ourselves... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Empty nest: Tips for letting go of your grown child: 1 of 14
Eventually we have to say, "Well, okay. It's time to fly away." The loss of our roles and the loss of control are the two key reasons human beings grieve when we have to let go of anyone or anything. GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A ROLE AND CONTROL: When baby chicks are ready to fly, the mother bird has to scoot them out of her nest ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alzheimer's and Dementia How to deal with Alzheimer's disease: 1 of 14
The cruelty of Alzheimer's disease requires loved ones to grieve the loss of someone they love long before they are gone. In the mean time, they must deal with the disease itself and how it affects the entire family. Below is a list of useful tips which will help you cope with hope. EDUCATE THE FAMILY: Understanding what Alz... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Bonding Fostering good family relationships: 1 of 14
Fostering good family relationships benefit our lives, and it's exactly why we strive to find what it takes to keep connected. When we fail to foster good relationships, the law must step in through divorce, child custody battles or the issues that sometimes arise with adoption. How do we prevent the law from leaving us with... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Bonding At what age are 'kids' ready to move out of the home?: 1 of 14
At what age our children are ready to move out of our homes and be on their own will depend on when we, the parents, are ready to let go of control. I once read that Erma Bombeck put a sign over each of her children's beds that said, "Check out time will be when you turn eighteen," so that's what I assumed my children would ... More..