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Michelle Shelton, REALTOR
Gilbert Arizona
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Five beautiful children

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Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss How does the death of a loved one affect you?: 1 of 119
When my dad died, nothing was ever the same. There is a lonliness and realization that I am 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 what I ne... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Coping with trauma: 1 of 17
Omaha, Nebraska. March 23, 1995. It was a Thursday. At around 4:00, my husband, Paul, came in the front door. I gave him an update of the day. It had been a really good day. At 5:00, I was thinking about making dinner. The kids were out front drawing on the sidewalk with chalk. Paul sat in the kitchen talking to me and the ph... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Should you assign small chores to toddlers to build self-esteem?: 2 of 32
Self-esteem does not come from doing the chore itself, the self-esteem, or self-worth as I like to call it, comes from the accomplishment and praise you give your child after he has completed the job.The biggest thing I see parents doing is QUALITY CONTROL. This is a huge mistake. If you are going to do this with a small chil... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Should you dump your husband for another married man?: 2 of 27
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 ha... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering Cures for diaper rash: 1 of 12
If you simply want to cure a diaper rash, I can give you the winning formula in 3 easy steps. You must be consistent and it will work. First you must change the diaper right away after a bowel movement. This means within 5 minutes. Secondly, you must clean the entire area well....a quick, warm bath is perfect because sometime... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Is parent attitude the key to effective discipline?: 2 of 23
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... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Judgment of others: 3 of 29
"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 perso... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies How to develop effective leadership techniques: 1 of 6
What can a smelly old goose teach you about leadership? In the 1990's we lived on a farm in Iowa. Since I grew up in the country, I thought I knew everything there was to know about country living. Imagine my surprise at learning something life changing from a couple of old geese! When we obtained the farm I wanted to have th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Tips for avoiding tantrums in toddlers: 5 of 26
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 unders... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity How marriage can impact your life expectancy: 3 of 13
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 y... More..