Month: October 2019

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Why Men Need To Stop Using The Word “Nagging” In Relationships by GIGI ENGLE 04.18.17

October 30, 2019

Why Men Need To Stop Using The Word “Nagging” In Relationships by GIGI ENGLE 04.18.17 There are a lot of words used to describe women that should be permanently expelled from men’s vocabularies. You know them as well as me: Nasty. Bitch. “Cool girl.” “Whiskey girl.” Whore. Please don’t even get me started on the c-word.… Read More Why Men Need To Stop Using The Word “Nagging” In Relationships by GIGI ENGLE 04.18.17

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A child’s bad behavior isn’t ‘attention-seeking.’ She’s seeking a relationship By Tamar Jacobson, early childhood development and education consultant

October 22, 2019

A child’s bad behavior isn’t ‘attention-seeking.’ She’s seeking a relationship. How does a young child express to adults their fear of abandonment or their longing for more of us, if not by seeking our attention? June 9, 2019, 4:31 AM EDT By Tamar Jacobson, early childhood development and education consultant As an educator of early childhood… Read More A child’s bad behavior isn’t ‘attention-seeking.’ She’s seeking a relationship By Tamar Jacobson, early childhood development and education consultant

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5 Things Suicide Loss Survivors Should Know — from Someone Who’s Attempted by Sam Dylan Finch on March 8, 2019

October 16, 2019

5 Things Suicide Loss Survivors Should Know — from Someone Who’s Attempted by Sam Dylan Finch on March 8, 2019 How we see the world shapes who we choose to be — and sharing compelling experiences can frame the way we treat each other, for the better. This is a powerful perspective. It was a… Read More 5 Things Suicide Loss Survivors Should Know — from Someone Who’s Attempted by Sam Dylan Finch on March 8, 2019

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Dementia, Caregiving, and Controlling Frustration By Family Caregiver Alliance

October 11, 2019

Dementia, Caregiving, and Controlling Frustration By Family Caregiver Alliance The Stresses of Caregiving Caring for an individual with Alzheimerʼs disease or a related dementia can be challenging and, at times, overwhelming. Frustration is a normal and valid emotional response to many of the difficulties of being a caregiver. While some irritation may be part of… Read More Dementia, Caregiving, and Controlling Frustration By Family Caregiver Alliance

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Do You Keep Your Word in Your Marriage? By Sheri Stritof (Updated September 11, 2019)

October 4, 2019

Do You Keep Your Word in Your Marriage? By Sheri Stritof Updated September 11, 2019   Interdependency, or being able to depend on each other, is part of what makes a marriage special and successful. Dependability is one of the top qualities people look for in a spouse, and it should be. If one or both… Read More Do You Keep Your Word in Your Marriage? By Sheri Stritof (Updated September 11, 2019)

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Shamanism: Definition, History, and Beliefs by Patti Wigington (Updated June 25, 2019)

October 1, 2019

Shamanism: Definition, History, and Beliefs by Patti Wigington (Updated June 25, 2019)   The practice of shamanism is found around the world in a variety of different cultures, and involves spirituality that often exists within an altered state of consciousness. A shaman typically holds a respected position in his or her community, and performs vitally… Read More Shamanism: Definition, History, and Beliefs by Patti Wigington (Updated June 25, 2019)