Dad: Use Your Relationship to Gain Influence With Your Children A few weeks ago, I was listening to my car radio during my morning commute to the office when I heard an advertisement for a tape series that guaranteed to cure virtually any child of all emotional and behavioral maladies from ADHD to OCD to behavior problems. As a psychologist, I am dubious of any “program” that makes such sweeping claims unless it is supported by...more
Children's Discovery Museum, a delight for the young ones The Children's Discovery Museum in Bangkok is an utterly innovative concept; rather than a conventional museum where visitors whisper amidst numerous ‘Do not touch' signs, this museum engages the attention of children of all ages with a myriad of interactive displays and exhibits. The museum focuses on the concept of a ‘discovery learning process' where children involve...more
Christmas presents for your kid brother Christmas is falling after a few weeks and you are excited as it is an opportunity to reunite with your family. You are working as an executive with an MNC in a foreign country and returning to your country after a gap of 7 months. You have missed your mom and dad too much, and yes, also your kid brother whom you love dearly. You have planned a big bash on Christmas but have yet not decided what you will be giving as Christmas presents to everyone back home. There is nothing to worry though as the market is full of all sorts of Christmas gifts to suit everyone's budget and requirements. You are not worried about your parents as it is easy to buy Christmas gifts for them. But you know that your kid brother will be expecting something big from you as you are now a working man. To bail you out from this tough situation, here are some outdoor activities that have become very popular as Christmas presents in the last few years. Story Bridge ClimbYou live in Brisbane and have crossed the Story Bridge made across the River Brisbane on a number of occasions. How about climbing the bridge with your kid brother? Well, of late, Story Bridge...more
Respite care offered to elders when they really need it, by elder care centers As child, we have our parents to look after us. They give us whatever we want and we try our level best to fulfill their needs. As we grow up, leaving our surroundings, being independent, we forget that there are some people in our house who really need support...more
The Life and Children of Octavia the Younger, sister of Augustus Born in Nola, Italy in 69 B.C., Octavia was the sister of Octavian, who later became Augustus, the first Emperor of Rome. Her father, Gaius Octavius, was a Roman governor and senator while her mother, Atia Balba Caesonia, was the niece of Julius Caesar. Atia later remarried...more
For couples who are unable to have children of their own, adoption is often the only way they feel they can bring a child into their lives. However, there is an alternative, and it can help improve the quality of life not just for one child, but for many.Alternatives to adoptionThe adoption process is long and complicated. Prospective parents face a considerable amount of government bureaucracy. In the end, there is no guarantee that prospective parents will be able to adopt a child. More and more U.S .citizens are turning to international adoption as an alternative, but this involves removing a child from his or her environment, and an international back-and-forth between the prospective parents and the child's country of origin. Again, there is no guarantee that the result will be favorable.This process also can be extremely costly. That money could be put to better use by choosing an alternative to actual physical adoption. Rather than adopting a single child, why not sponsor several through a child sponsorship organization?What are the benefits of child sponsorship?For the amount of money you would have to spend to try and adopt one child, you could change the lives of many...more
Many guardian ad litems do a good job of investigating custody claims. However, some don't seem to understand their function, and instead of doing a thorough investigation and report, take sides and refuse to see the other parent as anything but...more
Health Insurance Leads: A Great Business For A Lot of Reasons Just like any other insurance lead production trade, health insurance leads is an admirable business for many reasons. You can fire your boss and turn into your own worker....more
You may be able to stopover spending every year on your health and accident insurance policy. You might be able to use certain tricks and get lower insurance prices. Combining your family's insurance coverage and a getting a combined singe policy...more
A house full of preschoolers is enough to make anyone want ear plugs and sedatives. These years are hectic ones full of chaos and fun. Even though young children are crazy and physically exhausting they are also innocent, loving, and full of wonder...more
A lot of the time, people struggle to pay for family health insurance policies, especially those with large families. It can be difficult to insure a large family on a working class budget and of course while many times the grown ups in the family...more
Watch The Secret Life of The American Teenager Episodes To Witness The Struggle of a Teenage Mother! The Secret Life of The American Teenager is one of the most unconventional shows, which has depicted a teenager's life in really realistic...more