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Phyllis Grimes is a Christian wife and mother of three. She has a bachelors degree in English Literature and Psychology from Swarthmore College and a Masters degree in Social Work from The University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill. She is a certified School

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Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) What is a real friend?: 5 of 17

I am so blessed to be able to claim that I do have real friends. Real friends are those people who willingly give me their love, no matter the choices I make or the geographical distance between us. They are those rare people who want to be intimately involved in all of the details of my life, my thoughts and dreams, as well...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Recognizing your own internal dialogue gives you greater freedom: 4 of 12

What would other people think if you were to actually speak aloud the thoughts that go through your head about yourself? Would they believe that you value and respect yourself? Many times, we put ourselves down and are harder on ourselves than we would ever be towards others. It is now the time to put an end to negative self...
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Why would you want to communicate with your partner: 2 of 4

Every individual enters into a relationship and marriage with certain ideas and expectations about what a good partner is and what a successful relationship should be like. These preconceived notions can come from our families of origin, past relationships, spiritual belief systems, temperament, and culture. When one person ...
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Recipe for a long and happy life: 8 of 14

The key to a long and happy life is actually a paradox! The key is that we actually must discontinue the pursuit of happiness. We should cease our unending efforts to attain happiness. Let me explain: we tell ourselves that we will be happy when we find the right life partner, when we pay off our debts and have more money in...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues I'm alright. Why do I need Jesus: 7 of 10

Please do not be offended when I ask, Are you really alright? With yourself and your relationships? With the choices you are making? The path you are taking and where its leading you? I am not judging you and certainly will not quote a bunch of scriptures at you, but am simply encouraging you to open the doors of your heart ...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christian reflections on the surprising character of God's love: 7 of 10

Our God is sweet and surprising indeed. Every morning, I love to wake up before everyone else so that I can spend a few marvelous moments alone with God before the day rushes in bringing with it the endless tasks and responsibilities. As I spend more time with the Lord, the more He takes me by surprise in the most tender and...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies How to teach your child to apologize for his mistakes: 3 of 4

Even in adulthood, it is sometimes difficult for people to see where they have gone wrong, to admit to their mistakes and to try to make amends, so of course it will be a challenge to teach children to apologize to others. Children are egocentric, and it is a process for them to learn to recognize other people's feelings and...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Parenthood issues: Tips on how to balance motherhood and your career: 10 of 13

Finding a balance between motherhood and a career is just one (albeit multi-faceted) challenge for many women. There are additional roles and responsibilities many women fulfill as well: wife, daughter, sister, aunt, volunteer, homeowner, neighbor, pet-owner, friend, student, church member- just to name a few. Each role brin...
Education > Education (Other) Challenges and strategies for teachers with wide income disparities among students: 4 of 5

The socioeconomic status of students impacts their opportunities for academic and behavioral success at school. Students will likely succeed when they have the resources they need. On the other hand, there are numerous studies that show the correlation between low economic status and low achievement, and it is the responsibi...