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I am Shayla Johnson. I was born and raised in Oklahoma. I have two children who are the absolute loves of my life. I have been married for four short years, and plan to be one of the rare few who make it to their seventy year anniversary. My grandma helped

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood New dads: How to bond with the new baby: 2 of 24
So you are a dad. This is an exciting and equally scary time of your life. All of a sudden you have become responsible for this new bundle of joy, which is more like a bundle of diaper changes and crying. Don't worry; bonding with your baby is easier than you may think. The first step to bonding with your baby is to address ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Potential parents: Lifestyle changes of parenthood: 4 of 35
Nothing changes your life more quickly than children. For many of us we were planning for the change and looking forward to it. The only thing is the change was usually greater than expected. Things never seem quite so bad when you are not the one experiencing them. Not that having children is bad, but you may find yourself ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family (Other) Allowing for change in relationships: 2 of 16
Allowing for change in relationships Can anyone really say they are the exact same as they were ten years ago? How about five? Change is inevitable. Allowing for change in relationships is one of the key factors that will decide whether that relationship endures. We all grow up, mature, change our plans and goals, and even m... More..
Relationships & Family > Blended Families Blended family: What children expect from adults: 2 of 16
Children have a major force leading and directing them through the course of their lives. That force is their parents. What if those parents are a combination of biological and step? Children have expectations from the adults in their lives, no matter what category they fall under. Parents have big shoes to fill and the chil... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Men: Are they all the same: 3 of 23
Are men all the same? I have heard over and over women asking this question. The answer depends on a couple of factors. Where are you meeting these men, and are you attracting one specific type? Men are different and the same. In general a man is a man. They have testosterone and other physical male attributes. Typically, th... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life How to be a good guest in a cross-cultural event: 2 of 15
Our entire world is a cross-cultural event; especially in America, where we are considered the melting pot of the world. Still, there are many who do not know how to act at a cross-cultural event. There are many communities in America that do not experience much of the melting pot atmosphere. Here are a few tips that will he... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Fatherhood tips: Things every new dad needs to know: 3 of 22
Parenthood is perplexing for both mother and father. The fathers seems to have a little more challenging of a time than the mothers. Maybe it is because they didn't grow up practicing how to put a bib on a baby doll, or singing them to sleep. Whatever the reason may be, men need to know a few basics when entering into the re... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) How to choose habits to help you stay young and healthy: 4 of 29
There are many people out there struggling to make good decisions concerning their health. In the time of living in a fast food nation it is difficult to choose what to even eat for dinner, let alone when to exercise and how much. Making healthy choices may be easier than you would think though. Habits are a battle of one's ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Ways to save money when feeding your family: 1 of 5
Everyone is fully aware that food is expensive. A family of four can easily have a grocery bill around $400.00 a month. It isn't something that you can do without, so let's address a few ways to cut down on the costs. 1) Use coupons. Do you hate idea of clipping coupons for an hour, hunting for them at the checkout, or even ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Fear of commitment in women: Reasons behind the phobia: 7 of 32
Women who are afraid of commitment are truly a rarity. Many women look for the opportunity daily while some run from it. This could be the result from several different things, usually all forms of fears. Let's take a look at how fear itself can plague the commitment issue with some women. Fear of change. Women are creatures... More..