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Michelle Shelton, Facilitator, Coach
Thank you for taking time to read my articles on Helium. My husband and I have been married since 1989 and we have five children and live in Arizona. My passion is supporting couples in their relationship and supporting

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Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Should you dump your husband for another married man?: 1 of 26

Should you dump your husband for another married man? Wow. What a question. Why do so many people sabotage their own lives? I don't get it. Perhaps if you are considering dumping someone, you really shouldn't be married in the first place. A relationship is a two-way street that requires effort and engagement. Meaning, you h...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Is parent attitude the key to effective discipline?: 1 of 21

Is a parents attitude the key to effective discipline? Yes! There are nine words that will most certainly impact your child's behavior more than anything else! Take this simple test to see how your child could be impacted. Step 1: Listen to yourself for this phrase: "How many times do I have to tell you?" If you are saying t...
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Judgment of others: 2 of 22

"Clean your finger before pointing at my spots." - Ben Franklin I would think for some it could be a challenge to know exactly what judgement of others would look like. What is the difference between saying what you see or saying what "is" and a judgement? I was taught that judgment is saying what is and then saying the pers...
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss How does the death of a loved one affect you?: 13 of 81

When my dad died, nothing was ever the same. There was a loneliness and a realization that I was truly on my own. This strong man that always offered me guidance. He was the ultimate coach. He knew when to build me up, call me out, be kind, be angry and sometimes just spend time with me in silence. He always knew exactly wha...
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Simple strategies for becoming a superior real estate agent: 1 of 6

SIMPLE strategies for becoming a superior real estate agent? Not sure about simple strategies. Wow. It just occurred to me that perhaps people do think it is simple. Perhaps if folks do think it is simple, that is why there are 92,000 licensed agents in Arizona. Of course there is that word "superior" and that changes everyt...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 107 of 381

This is one of those stories that I would never believe if I had not been there. It starts out innocent enough and....well, you will find by the end, you are on the edge of your seat! Fact is, only a true gardener would think this could be real. It probably belongs on....The Twilight Zone. In 1995, I didn't know the differen...
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes How much do real estate jobs pay?: 2 of 7

The real question should be is how much CAN a real estate job pay? First, we must clearly define the word 'job'. Most people think a job is when you trade time for dollars. In real estate you can put in a lot of time and there is no guarantee of a paycheck. It is all results driven. There are many different ways you can make...
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity How marriage can impact your life expectancy: 5 of 14

How can marriage impact your life expectancy? Well, my parents were married for 63 years by the time my dad died. There were times when I thought marriage could shorten your life because they would have some aweful fights. The thing is, they always made up and seemed to love each other even more. I think marriage can impact ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Tips for avoiding tantrums in toddlers: 9 of 22

WARNING! If you have a toddler that throws tantrums, this could be painful for you to read. The truth does hurt at times and it can also be an opportunity to do something different so you can reap different results. .I am annoyed by some parent's behavior at times. Not that anyone else can really annoy me....I actually under...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Should children be encouraged to write regularly to relatives?: 6 of 14

I have a saying...don't "should" on people! Does this mean I don't have an opinion? Of course not! I nearly always have an opinion, if you don't believe me, ask my husband. He actually thinks I am a little too opinionated. Now that you ask, do I think children should be encouraged to write letters to their relatives. It is a...