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Home Health Checkup for a Happy, Healthy Cat

Giving your cat a simple monthly examination can help prevent potential problems for years, here's what to look for. We all have the tendency to take our pets for granted, but you're making a big mistake if you do so. Cat owners, in particular, share the erroneous belief that their four footed companions know what's best for them and rarely think about their pet's diet or health until the anima. . .

6 Ways To Double Your Children’s Success Rate

Nothing compares with the joy of watching our children succeed, watching our children win in life. You can experience more of such joy. You can help your children achieve more success. In fact, you can double their success rate. Here’s how you can do it. Follow these six smart ways: 1. Increase your children’s self-esteem This is very important. Children who feel good about themselves, who ha. . .

Old-Fashioned Tomatoes

Raw vegetables are dangerous and must be thoroughly fried, steamed, and boiled into submission. So thought our ancestors. The original sin of a recalcitrant vegetable was of course lessened by heat, but the conscientious nineteenth-century cook continued to boil it long after it had sogged into a jelly-like mass, just in case some evil remained. In the nineteenth century an hour’s cooking . . .

The (American) Bride Wore Red

More and more Western brides are thinking about doing the formerly unthinkable -- getting married in a bold red gown. Not that red is a stranger to marriage. Hardly. Red plays a major role in Chinese, Hindu, and some Muslim weddings, and was a popular choice in medieval times. But for modern Westerners? Yes -- we too are starting to marry in red. At least some of us. It's been happening more an. . .

Tips For a First-Time Dad

So you’re going to become a father. Now is not the time to panic. You’ve got lots of time to get used to the idea, before that new life you helped create, arrives to join your own. These tips for a first-time Dad will help you to survive the pre-baby and post-birth jitters. Be supportive of your partner during the pregnancy. Some women have a more difficult time than others, and the fluctuat. . .

Get out of Debt or Save for Your Future

Get out of Debt or Save for Your Future Are you in debt and struggling to get by? Are you working full time and making contributions to your 401k plan? If so, do you ever wonder if you should stop making those contributions until you can pay your debt off? If these thoughts have been running through your head and you are stressed that you might never get out of debt, we have the answer for y. . .

Parents - Create An Emotionally Healthy Connection With Your Child

“I could have helped you if I would have known, I‘m your mother. I protect you against everybody in this world. I never thought to protect you from yourself.” This was a headline in a local newspaper. Her daughter had committed suicide the night before. The mother involved must be going crazy with grief as she thought she knew her child so well. But sometimes we don’t and sometimes we get. . .

Moneynet Warns Consumers May Be Caught Short By ID Theft Protection Products

Bank account and credit card holders are being advised not to be lulled into a false sense of security just because they have signed up with a provider’s fraud protection policy. With the growing threat of ID theft in the shape of bank account and credit card cloning, lenders, card companies and credit reference agencies increasingly offer customers a range of anti-id theft services. But online. . .

A Budget Doesn’t Limit You, It Gives You Freedom

A Budget Doesn’t Limit You, It Gives You Freedom Copyright 2005, http://www.yourfreecreditreportnow.com Author: James H. Dimmitt Mention the “b” word, as in BUDGET, to a friend and they’ll look at you like you have a third eye growing from the middle of your forehead. For most people the word budget too often carries negative meanings such as limits, restrictions, living on an allowance, givin. . .

The Cat and the Evil Parakeet

Parakeets were “in” during the winter of 1952, and my little brother David had his heart set on one. On December 24, Mamma, Daddy, and I went to a parakeet breeder, paid $7.95, and brought home the pretty green bird we had reserved. The parakeet was hidden in the back bedroom overnight, but, in the early morning dark of Christmas Day, the softly glowing bubble lights on our tree revealed the . . .

The Six-Year-Old Truck Driver

When he was six my little brother Davie graduated from driving toy trucks to driving the real thing. He persuaded Daddy to let him drive the truck -- alone -- across the fields of our Montana farm and around the farmyard. Davie knew all about truck driving by then. He had seldom missed a movement Daddy or Grandpa made while driving. It was an eerie sight watching Davie drive that truck, b. . .

Chocolate Is Good For You!

Great news on the chocolate front! Chocolate is good for you. Under certain circumstances. Katherine Tallmadge, spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, says, in the February 9, 2005, WASHINGTON POST, that “cacao, or cocoa beans, contain ‘flavanols,’ naturally occurring plant compounds also found in tea, red wine, and apples. Their properties have been studied as heart disease in. . .

Parenting---Roots and Wings

I’m sure many of you have heard that old Hallmark card adage that goes something like this: Parents give their children two great gifts---one is roots, the other is wings. This is what I address in this article. As parents, we pray for our children’s safety, health and happiness. We do everything we know to help make these things happen for them. At some point in our lives, we developed the pri. . .

Picky Eater - Fighting the Good Fight

Often, the struggle at dinnertime with your picky eater is not so much about food as it is about control. As children become more independent, conflicts can arise as they carefully scrutinize what goes into their mouths. The more you push, the more they resist with the outcome resulting in tears and frustration. During one of these scenarios, it is not surprising to see picky eater dissolve i. . .

The Debt Test: are you making out a mountain out of your mortgage?

According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, first-time buyers are the most susceptible group of homeowners to debt, as they are more likely to have higher loan-to-value ratios and commit a higher proportion of their income to mortgage repayments. Despite their susceptibility to debt, there is evidence which indicates that insurance take-up and employee benefits provide recent first-time buye. . .

What are you worth? A practical insight into covering up

Almost anything can be insured these days: breasts, legs, your goldfish, your mental health, physical health, your own life, your child’s life. You can insure against the bad weather, good weather, political events…. This week in Scotland, triathlon competitors were insured for £1 million in case they were injured by the Loch Ness monster according to the BBC….life insurance perhaps? It would. . .

Managing the Pain of Abusive Relationships

How many times have you said, “I didn’t have a choice?” This is a phrase that is uttered by many to justify their behavior or complain about their life circumstances. Surely, we can continue to believe there are no choices, but it is my belief that kind of thinking is what greatly contributes to our frustration and limits the strength and amount of personal power we experience. Whenever you are. . .

You CAN Improve Your Relationship

It seems as if creating successful relationships with our significant others and parenting children are two of the most difficult jobs we face and yet we get no formal training in either. It’s as if people believe that we are born with an inherent ability to do these two things. Yet, look around us. In the US, the divorce rate is slightly over 50%! I don’t know anywhere but baseball where a 50%. . .

DVD Movie Club - Movies Delivered Right To Your Mail Box

The Dreaded Video Store Experience It's dark, cold, raining or all three as you get in your car and fight your way through traffic to the nearest video store. When you finally arrive, you quickly discover that the movie your really want isn't even available, the check-out line is way too long, the clerk is too slow, you forgot your store card and you have a movie that's over due... Sound famili. . .

Penis Size Paranoia

Hello Internet, How big does a man need to be to satisfy a woman? Read the surprising answer... Introduction Our contemporary world suggests that a man must have a penis that is between 10 and 20 inches or he is an inferior male who cannot really please a woman. As absurd as it may seem, the "media" is constantly suggesting that unless a man has a penis the size of his forearm or the size of a. . .

10 Things To Do Before Buying A Novel

OK, you don’t get much time to read novels anymore. You used to but that was another life. Before you could pick up something that appealed and because you read so much, you weren’t too disappointed if it didn’t grab you like you thought it would. Things have changed. Now when you pick up a novel to read it has to get you in quickly or it will collect dust on your bedside table. There are . . .

Birthday Video - Turn Your Child's Party Video Into A Fun Music Video

Kid Birthday Party - Birthday Video Most people shoot some random video of their child’s birthday party, then toss the video in a drawer and forget about it. Hey, we’re talking about some precious video of an important event in your child’s life. So if you’re going to shoot some video of your child’s birthday party, why not turn that footage it into a video everyone will want to see? With just . . .

Save Money on Your Wedding Dress

Your wedding is quite possibly the most important day of your life and you've probably been dreaming about it since you were about 12 years old. The dress you choose is ultimately going to be what people look at and remember about your wedding. That being said, you want to find the perfect dress that will make your guest's and husband's jaws hit the floor when you walk down the aisle. Are you t. . .

Child Party Planner - 9 Steps To A Successful Party

Why rush around at the last minute? By following the 9 steps we've outlined, your kid party planning experience will be lots of fun, you'll take the stress out of planning, make things easier on your pocket book and you'll have a successful party. Give Yourself Plenty Of Time If at all possible, start putting together your child party several months in advance. This will give you plenty of time. . .

Change

One thing in life is certain---change. Things never stay the same. If you are hoping for the status quo, then I’m afraid you will be disappointed. Just think back to how things were five years ago and you will realize that there is so very much that’s already different in a very short time. I’m sure there are some of you who know people who refused to adapt to the computer age. I still know som. . .

Wedding Planning

Depending on your personal preferences and the preferences of your husband or wife-to-be, a wedding can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 2 years to plan. If one step in the planning process is missed, the whole wedding could be ruined. To prevent this from happening, we have created a wedding checklist in order to ensure everything goes according to plan on your big day. 7-12 Months Prior Announc. . .

Incredibles Kid Birthday Party Idea

Mr. Incredible and Elastiwoman to the Rescue. The Incredibles based on the hit Disney movie has become a favorite fun kid birthday party theme. The Incredibles Invitations Have fun creating a "top secret" message as your Incredibles child birthday party theme invitation. ou might say something like this. "Calling all superheros... The Incredibles need your help!" "You're invited to help Mr. . .

Relationships: Giving to Get

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Relationships: Giving to Get Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2005 by Margaret Paul URL: http://www.innerbondin. . .

Choosing the Perfect Wedding Ring

Traditionally, a wedding band was worn on the ring finger of the left hand because it was believed that the vein in that finger went straight to the heart. A wedding ring is a piece of jewelry which will be worn everyday of your life to signify your love and fidelity to your significant other. That being said, you want to ensure you choose the perfect ring, which can be difficult for someone wh. . .

Kid Birthday Party Game Ideas - 7 Proven Winners

Here are 7 classic kid birthday party game ideas that are always successful. And you can easily make all of them fit your party theme. Incredible Musical Statues They'll have lots of fun with this one and they'll even be still for a short time. Have all your party guests move to the center of the room. Start playing some music related to your theme. Have your guests start moving in silly positi. . .

Speaking Your Truth to Your Partner

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Speaking Your Truth to Your Partner Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2005 by Margaret Paul URL: http://www.inn. . .

Infidelity Excuse: I fell out of Love...and just love being in love

I find this dilemma rather common for younger couples, probably mid or late 30s and younger. Usually one reports, “falling out of love” and is truly disturbed by this shift. He/she (and this is not merely a female problem!) wants to “recapture” those feelings. This person has found a “significant other” who has stirred those dormant feelings and this person once again “feels in love.” They ar. . .

Moneynet Takes Finance Personally

Moneynet, the personal finance specialist, is expanding its range of product guides to include financial lifestyle information to appeal to families, students and other consumer markets. Moneynet, the most established consumer research website in the UK has taken the initiative in response to concerns that consumers are becoming alienated by complex finance information. The family finance guid. . .

Sun & Heat Protection during an Outdoor Wedding

So, you decided to opt for an outdoor wedding under the sun amidst the lake, ocean or beach. Are you sure you have considered all the aspects of an outdoor wedding? Did you consider the fact that you and your guests are going to be outside for many hours throughout the day in the beating hot sun? Some people worry so much that it's going to rain or be cold that they completely forget to prepare. . .

Adultery as Sexual Addiction: Should You Stay Married?

I outline 7 kinds of affairs in my E-book, "Break Free From the Affair." One affair, "I Can't Say NO!" is characterized by addictive tendencies. Infidelity (as well as pornography, strip clubs, online chatting, compulsive masturbation, etc.) may be a part of the sexual addiction. Often the spouse or partner of a sexually addicted person intuitively knows of the addiction and the struggle his/h. . .

LOVE is the Real Thing!!

Love was designed by GOD for relationships between himself and his angels & humans, and between each other. You cannot "love" yourself...that is why masturbation, with all its fantasies, is sin...it is self-centered (which is the fallen sin condition that Eve & Adam caused)! When we are saved by the Holy Spirit, we become others-centered like GOD is, and He begins to re-create us from the insi. . .

Spring Cleaning - Time to Tackle Your Closet

Take a look at your three piles. If you are anything like me, pile 1 and 2 are probably pretty small and almost everything in your closet ends up in pile 3. Time to go over the pile again. Here are a few “rules” to help you figure out what’s worth keeping: If you haven’t worn something in 9-12 months it is probably not worth hanging on to. You may like the looks of a particular sweater, but en. . .

Treating Head Lice

Treating Head Lice by Margaret Tye Your children getting head lice is probably one of the worst fears of a parent and yet it is one of the most common health problems. If your children grow up without ever catching them you are lucky indeed. Head lice cannot jump, they crawl from head to head which is why they are so common amongst children who tend to sit close together. If your child d. . .

Inflexible friends and plastic assets, why money isn’t buying love anymore

Consumers reject financial advice in favour of financial frivolity. It would appear that even though their “friends” aren’t as flexible as they used to be, consumers are still stretching their credit cards beyond the comfort zone. The vicious circle of debt manipulation involving banks, consumers and commercial credit companies is putting consumer spending under strain, as funds begin to dry up. . .

A Guide To Pampering Pedicures

It is time for your hard working feet to take a break. Whether your feet need a boost before going summertime bare or your pedicure is a gift you give to a loved one’s tired toes, pedicures are easy to do at home. Whether you are doing it for yourself or someone else, the procedure is the same, although it’s easier to massage someone else’s feet than it is to completely massage your own. To s. . .

Extramarital Affairs: When Sexual Addiction and Infidelity Meet

One kind of extramarital affair revolves around sexual addiction. The partner involved in the affair, plain and simple, has a difficult time saying "NO." He/she may want to, but feels compelled to say "yes." People can’t say no? Well, I believe we all have the capacity, at some level, to say no. However, not all have developed that capacity or reached that level to firmly say no and mean it. S. . .

Choosing Toys that Encourage Baby’s Development

Toys aren't just for keeping babies entertained – they’re extremely important for their mental, physical, intellectual and social development. They are the tools that teach baby about their world and their place in it. They add excitement to learning about life, how things work and how to get along with others. Good toys will give your little one the motivation to play and develop basic skills.. . .

Top Ten List of What to Do and What Not to Do in Relationships

Most of us who have been intimately involved with someone beyond the infatuation stage know that relationships are like a rollercoaster ride. When things are good, they are very, very good. When things are bad, they are very, very bad. As a relationship coach, I have developed Top 10 Lists---one for men and one for women on 10 things to do and not to do in relationships. MEN DO 1. Just listen t. . .

The Revenge Affair: Characteristics of the Adulterer

"I Want to Get Back at Him/Her" is one of 6 kinds of affairs I outline in my E-book. This is the "revenge affair." It occurs in a marriage in which one feels slighted in some manner and seeks revenge by engaging in an affair. It is less a movement toward the other person and more a movement away from one’s spouse. The offending spouse usually lacks the skills of personal confrontation or is f. . .

Picky Eaters - Successful Strategies Part 1

What is in a name? The answer is everything! Jo J. of Victoria, Texas said that her son was a very picky eater between the ages of four and six and refused to eat many of the dishes she made, until she discovered the art of renaming recipes. “One evening I discovered that he would eat ANYTHING he thought might be on the diet of the characters of his favorite TV show at the time, ‘The Young Ride. . .

Automatic Control of Chords

Learn How to Practice for a Three-Way (Automatic) Control of Chords Correct Practice is Indispensable! Your success or failure at the keyboard may well hinge on how quickly and accurately you can memorize a new chord. To be really efficient at this you must use your eyes, your ears, and the muscles of your hands. You must learn a chord so that you can recognize and play that chord the next d. . .

Spring Cleaning is Always in Season

Lemon scents wafting through the halls, dust bunnies banished, crisp, clean curtains waving in the wind. Ahhh, spring cleaning. Did the season pass you by? Never fear. It doesn’t have to be spring for homeowners to get the itch to clean house. No matter what season it is, homeowners can enjoy that same feeling by shaking the dirt down from the ceiling and sweeping it out the door. Clean scents. . .

Overcoming Fears of Intimacy

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Overcoming Fears of Intimacy Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2005 by Margaret Paul URL: http://www.innerbondin. . .

Choosing Candles & Scents Part 1 - Candles for July

Choosing Candles & Scents Part 1 - Candles for July Deciding on just a few candles is rarely easy. With so much to choose from now (possibly even thousands of scents), it's next to impossible to choose just one. This is part one of a number of articles to follow on choosing candle scents for your home. With 4th of July and several weeks of celebration, it seems only natural too choose an Amer. . .

Kid Movie Party Theme

Lights! Camera! Action! Now with our exclusive movie party theme, your birthday child can star in their own movie! That's right, with fun kid birthday parties one-of-a-kind movie making adventure, you can turn your child's birthday party into a movie making party they'll never forget. Imagine how excited your birthday child will be when they get to tell all their party guests that everyone is g. . .

Glow Stick Party Ideas

Glow sticks are a great way to light up any party and are fun to enjoy by individuals of all ages. Glow sticks come in many colors, shapes and designs and are great for parties and other events or gatherings. If you have purchased or are thinking of purchasing glow sticks for an upcoming event, you may want to consider some of the following party ideas which include these items: • Glow sticks w. . .

Blair bribes parents and children into higher education

Government financial assistance for pre-university education It would seem that the media mania over the cost of an education is finally paying off, with the UK government taking increasingly strong measures to maintain the current level of school leavers moving into higher education. According to the Times Higher Education Supplement, 48% of teenagers believe it is too expensive to go univers. . .

Are You Addicted to Negative Thinking?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Are You Addicted to Negative Thinking? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2005 by Margaret Paul URL: http://www.i. . .

Traveling with Kids

A little preparation will make a big difference in how enjoyable traveling with your kids can be. Use some of our tips and ideas below, whether you and your children are traveling by car or plane. After all, this is the time of the year when we are ready to relax and rejuvenate, not stress about how to get to our favorite vacation spot while listening to “Are we there yet?” every 10 minutes. Ou. . .

7 Baskets That Help With Home Organization

Baskets are a perfect "tool" to use in organizing your home. They're often inexpensive, beautiful and functional items. And baskets are usually made of quite durable materials for the typical person's usage. You can use them in every room of your home. Use them to organize and store everything from your kitchen utensils to your bathroom towels to your child's toys. In a way, baskets are a magi. . .

Interesting Chocolate Statistics

Just about everyone loves the sweet temptation of chocolates and candy. Here are some intriguing statistics and facts about candy and chocolate: 1. The average American eats 10-12 pounds (4.5 kg) of chocolate a year. The average Swiss eats 21 pounds a year. 2. Chocolate is the food most commonly craved by women, but can contribute significantly to bulimia, obesity, and binge eating. 3.. . .

How to Make Personalized Candle Gifts from Ordinary Candles

If you are looking for a fun gift to make for any occasion, then personalized candle making may be something you would like to consider. There are many ways to make personalized candles, depending on how much time and money you are willing to spend. With just a little extra time and effort, you can make a personalized candle out of an otherwise ordinary candle gift that the lucky re. . .

Clear Clutter at Home with Baskets

What's an item that can help you organize every room in your home, helps create the appearance that you're a tidy housekeeper (even if you're not), and perks up your decorating scheme? Need another hint? It comes in all shapes, sizes, colors and materials and can be found in many local retail stores, including craft stores and discount retailers, and at flea markets and craft shows and well bas. . .

Picky Eaters - The Dawn of Understanding

"In general my children refuse to eat anything that hasn't danced on television." (Erma Bombeck, 1927-1996) Once upon a time not so very long ago, you probably envisioned that your children would be good, healthy eaters while growing up. Naturally, they would like everything you placed before them on the dinner table, and would beg for seconds and sometimes thirds. However, because you are r. . .

Baby Shower Planning and Hosting

Planning and organization are crucial to hosting a successful baby shower. Below are some important topics to consider when planning: 1) Who will host the shower? The person that plans and hosts the shower can be anyone, but is usually someone who is close to the new or expecting mother. Normally, a close friend or family member will do all the preparations, but sometimes the new mothe. . .

Invite failures

Can everybody attain their success in their single effort or in single instance? You can get answer to this question if you read or heard the bio-graph of some successful peoples. Definitely no body would have attained their success in their first effort or attempt. In real life you may see numerous popular personalities in cinema or in the sports field, etc. It is common to see the peak of any. . .

Success - Overcoming Bodily Conditions Which Seem Impossible of Change

Conditions differ from circumstances. Circumstances are changeable conditions which merely "stand around about you," and, of them, have no stability. They are created by man, and can be overcome by man. But, differing from circumstances, there are certain conditions which seem to be so "fixed" that they obstruct your progress toward success. They are of two kinds: undesirable facial features, a. . .

Returning home : Scottish Golf Breaks

July 2005 sees the return of the world’s greatest golf tournament to its spiritual home on the Scottish East Coast. With the 27th staging of the British Open taking place on the Old Course in 2005, St Andrews has held the event more often than anywhere else which has reinforced its strong reputation as the “Home of Golf”. This year’s event comes at a period of time where the Scottish Golf Ind. . .

Controlling Behavior – How Do You Attempt to Control?

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Controlling Behavior – How Do You Attempt to Control? Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2005 by Margaret Paul U. . .

The Process of 'Vivid Thinking' Which Makes Success Certain! - Part 1

The Process of “Vivid Thinking” Which Makes Success Certain” - Part 1 by: Jason Katzenback Some principles are so simple that we often overlook their significance. For instance, success is lack of failure; each failure is due to some mistake; each mis­take in action originates in some mistake in thinking. To change from failure to suc­cess, it is necessary to develop those processes of thought . . .

Mr and Mrs Smith go online, as internet technology moves from fantasy to normality

Whilst not all Smiths lead the glamorous technological lifestyles of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the number of British consumers using online financial services continues to grow rapidly. According to NOP World, 48% of all Internet users researched or purchased financial products such as insurance and loans on the internet, or used online banking facilities. In April, NOP World had already r. . .

The 'Doing Process' Which Always Succeeds Part 1

The “Doing Process” Which Always Succeeds Part 1 Published by Jason Katzenback The “Doing Process” Which Always Succeeds Here is a process of success. It is a dual process. In other articles, I presented the mental process which prevents mistakes. In this article, I pre­sent the doing process which always leads to success. A process is the way in which a thing is done. There are four different . . .

Relationship Tips: 16 Practical Dramatic Ways to Know if He/She is REALLY Changing

Every relationship hits a snag, or worse, a major crisis (such as infidelity), that demands significant change if the relationship is to survive. So...there are promises to change and the two of you embark upon a new path. You watch carefully. "Can I trust this change? Is it permanent? temporary? How long will it last? Is he/she REALLY changing?" Good questions. Here are 16 ways to know if th. . .

Picky Eater Kid Nutritional Guidelines

Picky Eater Kid Nutritional Guidelines By Jason Katzenback Although many children are picky eaters at some stage in their lives, the experts say not to worry. Unless you are feeding him or her chips and cookies three times each day, these children will most likely meet their weekly nutritional quotas. However, if you are concerned about their developmental progress, make an appointment with th. . .

Successful Selling in 21 Steps

SUCCESSFUL SELLING IN 21 STEPS 1. Dependability was chosen as the most important. 2. Integrity was next. With this trait the salesman is incapable either of being false to the trust his company places in him or to the real interests of his customer. 3. Knowledge of product is one of the three fundamentals of success in the field of selling. 4. Self-management. Perhaps no vocation gives a man a . . .

Toddler Skills for Personal Responsibility

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: Toddler Skills for Personal Responsibility Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2005 by Margaret Paul URL: http://. . .

Top Ten Reasons to Hire a Personal Coach

Have you considered hiring a personal coach? Jack Canfield, in The Success Principles says hiring a "personal coach is one of the best-kept secrets of the successful." 1. A coach can help you clarify your vision and goals. If you have a sense that what you are doing isn’t the thing you really want for your life but you don’t have a clear vision of what you do want, then a coach can help you. . .

Kippers or red herrings?

Recent news has made much of parents stretching their finances to cover costs for their twenty and thirty something children. Debts and high property prices have forced many offspring to return home, tail between legs, under the attractive new marketing term of “kippers”: kids in parents’ pockets eroding retirement savings. Many graduates have developed significant debts from university and ha. . .

Moneynet sounds alarm over poor-paying children’s savings accounts

Interest rates on children’s savings accounts – some of the most heavily marketed of all savings products – can leave kids badly out of pocket, online financial data service Moneynet warns today. In some cases, the difference in rates can be several per cent (see data below), meaning that over a period of years – the accounts are typically held for the longer term – the end savings pot can vary. . .

How Compatible Are You and Your Partner?

What are the things you argue about? Where are the disagreements? The small resentments? Where do you have to give in to get along? Do you argue over money? Are you fighting over sex? Do you have different ideas about how much time you should spend together and apart? Do you squabble over extended family and friends? Is one of you daring and reckless, while the other wants to play things saf. . .

Creative Kid Birthday Cake Ideas

A Creative Dream Come True A hush falls over the room as you bring out your child's birthday cake. With its candles glowing, your cake masterpiece sits at its place of honor for all to admire as the room fills with the oohs and aahs of your envious party guests. Your creative birthday cake is wonderful and it fits your party theme perfectly. Your birthday child makes a wish and your guests join. . .

The Curse of Success Geniuses

Don't talk to me about how to succeed! I've read success advice and books and articles. They're all…" "What Do You Think I am Going to Say?” "They're all good? They're too good! Why, when I've read just what to do to succeed, I am ready to tell the President to get out, so that I may show the world what real success is." "Those books inspire me! They wind me up like an alarm clock all set for . . .

Time Management

Does it ever feel like there is never enough time in the day? Are you always rushing? Do you feel stressed at the end of the day? Do you believe that you are not accomplishing what you hoped? Better time management may be the answer. Dr. Respect at http://marcusgentry.blogspot.com says we must “protect, organize and prioritize our time”. If you are having any of the above listed difficulties, t. . .

Quality Schools

After presenting these ideas at the NAREN (National At-Risk Education Network) in Wisconsin last week, I was asked to write an article that would be able to reach more people to spread the exciting word about Dr. William Glasser’s work in the area of Quality Schools. There are many characteristics that are required in order for a school to be listed as a Quality School. There are currently 13 . . .

The Hitchhiker’s Guide To Insanity

New bug plagues UK as consumers close eyes and stick fingers in ears. A new sickness is plaguing the UK called Denial. Denial has resulted in a national personal debt of almost £1.1 trillion (source Credit Action). Symptoms include: * Refusal to open bank statements * Lots of scratching of head, saying “how did it get to this?” * Paying by plastic most, or all of the time * Sweating at the ch. . .