Information on Global Marriages

Starting a Teen Book Study Group

Monday, October 31st, 2011 | Home and Family |

If you're looking for a way to connect with your teenage daughter this summer, consider starting a girl's book study group with your daughter and her friends. You may think that teens would not respond well to this idea, but think again...you just might be surprised. First bounce the idea off your daughter and see what her thoughts are on the subject. If she shows any sign of interest, then brainstorm some possible book titles and/or topics. When my daughter and I started our group last ...
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An Inexpensive, Yet Beautiful, Wedding

Saturday, October 29th, 2011 | Relationships |

Most girls know by the age of 12 what kind of wedding they want. They have everything picked out, from what their wedding dress will look like to the husband they will marry. I didn't have a clue. And I still didn't have a clue at the age of 28, when the saleslady at the wedding shop was asking me what I wanted for a wedding dress. One thing that I did know was that I wanted an inexpensive wedding. While I didn't want to have a 'garage sale wedding,' I also didn't want to spend the average of ...
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4 Ways You Can Get Over Your Need for Acceptance and Get on with

Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 | Self Improvement |

Imagine what your life would be like if you could just be yourself, without thinking twice about what other people think of you! Here are four quick tips that will help you learn how to accept yourself. Make these four things a part of your daily routine and you'll find people will judge you less and accept you more! 1.See Yourself as a Success You're probably familiar with that little voice inside your head that tells you you're never good enough. Instead of letting that voice continuously ...
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How to Overcome Procrastination in 4 Simple Steps

Friday, October 21st, 2011 | Self Improvement |

If procrastination is holding you back in life, these 4 simple steps are a sure way to help you overcome your endless struggle with procrastination. You'll soon be able to achieve those daunting tasks and in some cases, even look forward to doing them! Step 1: Identify the REAL cause of your procrastination The first step is finding out what causes procrastination. People often use the word as if procrastination itself is the problem. For example, 'You know, I really have a problem ...
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Growing Up Backwards

Thursday, October 20th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

It seems like I set out in this life to do things my own way and in my own time - no matter what was wise or prudent or tried, tested and true. And, regardless of the advice I give my own daughters, I continue to 'grow up backwards.' To my daughters I say things like: "You have all the time in the world, enjoy now, figure out what you want and who you are before you begin to think about starting a family." "Take your time - get into a relationship because you WANT to, not because you feel you ...
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Guidelines For Wedding Announcements

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 | Relationships |

Getting married is one of the most exciting things that a person can do. While the process of planning and executing a wedding ceremony takes a lot of time and attention to detail, once it's all over it is obvious that all of the stress involved was well worth it. Once the wedding is done, however, there are still a few details that should be looked after. Wedding announcements fall into this category. Wedding announcements are intended to let people know that you are now married. The ...
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Hypnosis for Children: Enduring Divorce and Separation

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 | News and Society |

Divorce is one of the most stressful events that could happen to a person.  When a child is involved in the split.  Many problems could happen, its effects on the child could be huge.  Sometimes, children with low esteem can be attributed with the parent's divorce. Hypnosis for children is one of the few methods being used nowadays to help children cope with a stressful event. Younger children do not really understand divorce and most of the times decide not to thinks or act about it.   In ...
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PARENTING DILEMMAS

Monday, October 17th, 2011 | Home and Family |

The role of being a parent is full of trials and tribulations. The good times are great, but the bad times can make you feel frustrated and lonely. Friendly advice: to take it or not? Confiding in friends and family about problems at home is not always the best thing to do. These are ongoing relationships that you've spent years nurturing and introducing a problem can throw the dynamics of a good friendship way off course. Moreover, seeking solutions to your parenting dilemmas from ...
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Friends and Family - They're Worth More than Gold!

Friday, October 14th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Have you ever dreamed of winning the lottery, or looking at a rainbow, wishing there really was a pot of gold? Isn't if funny how money can do strange things to people, relationships, and the effects it can have on our everyday lives. We've all had those days where you check your coat pockets, your ash-tray (for us non-smokers), or raid the piggy bank for a little spare change. Some have been fortunate enough to win a large sum of money, are born into money, or achieved large salaries and ...
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Parents - It's okay to say "no" to friends

Thursday, October 13th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Today was a beautiful day, one of the last great days of summer I presume, considering it is officially Fall. Typically, our house would be filled with the sounds of neighborhood children playing, laughing, crying, arguing, or being unbelievably quiet. The quiet times are when I worry most. However, today because I made the decision to say "no" to friends my home is filled with much quieter sounds of only my children instead. Our home is the primary neighborhood gathering point, which most days ...
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The Wedding Bouquet

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 | Relationships |

When we think of weddings there are a few images that come automatically to our minds. We may think of churches decorated with beautiful flowers or of groomsmen looking somehow uncomfortable and debonair at the same time in their rented tuxedos. We may think of bridesmaids adorned in dresses that they would never be caught dead in elsewhere or of adorable small children acting as ring bearers and flower girls, thrilled to be the focus of attention for those few moments that they spend walking ...
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Children And How Divorce Can Effect Them

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 | Relationships |

Though divorce proceedings, breakup of family and the time spent without routine or certainty can impact children in many ways, the results of these divorce symptoms can usually be divided into two distinct types: physical, and mental.The emotional impacts of divorce may be more widely understood, but it's worth outlining their probable forms. Although each divorce is unique, councillors and psychologists have generally identified the following emotional impacts as being common.- Guilt. ...
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How to Improve Relationships with Feng Shui Remedies

Monday, October 10th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

In order to improve relationships, many people have increasingly turned to Feng Shui remedies hoping to find a solution for their woes. The Feng Shui used in this article is the Eight Mansion (Pa-Kua) School under the Xuan Kong System. For more information on this, and for more basics on Feng Shui, you can visit the following page: http://www.mandarin-ducks.com/fengshui.html SLEEPING POSITION The easiest thing you can do to activate your personal relationships is to sleep with your head ...
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Questions To Ask A Lawyer About Divorce: Be Prepared

Sunday, October 9th, 2011 | Relationships |

When it comes to dealing with a divorce, there is nothing pleasant about it. You may be upset to the point where you really do not even want to think much about it. But if you are on your way to speak to your Divorce Lawyer Attorney for the first time there are certain Questions To Ask A Lawyer About Divorce in order to make sure that you are off to the right start. By asking the right questions you will also know that you are clear about what you should be expecting and what you are not going ...
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Finding the Right Words For a Letter of Condolence

Friday, October 7th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Grieving family members get great comfort from receiving heartfelt letters and notes acknowledging their loss. But often finding those sincere and perfect words can be a struggle. The best condolence or sympathy letters are like conversations you would have to the family, only in written form. The letters are usually handwritten, under one page in length and sent promptly. The condolence letters can be addressed to the person in the family you feel the closest to, or to the family as a whole. ...
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What Is Divorce Mediation, And How Can It Help You?

Thursday, October 6th, 2011 | Relationships |

What is divorce mediation? Divorce mediation can be helpful to couples undergoing difficult separations ' it may even constitute a cheaper and faster way for couples to finalize the arrangement of an amicable divorce without using the courts. The basic premise of divorce mediation is that the couple sit down with a third party to work through their financial and family arrangements without relying on a court and judge to settle the dispute.Divorce mediation is NOT a substitute for counselling. ...
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Finding Unique Birthday Gifts

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Finding Unique Birthday Gifts Finding a unique birthday gift can be one of the most challenging, frustrating and rewarding things you will ever do. When your loved one's eyes light up with that expression that tells you 'I never even knew I wanted this but now I wouldn't trade it for all the money in the world.' If you haven't had that experience then it is hard to put into words how wonderful it makes you feel. If you approach it as a chore or something you need to do then you will never ...
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The Dating Scene - Signs of a Promising Relationship

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 | Self Improvement |

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. For other articles which you are free to use, see http://www.innerbonding.com Title: The Dating Scene - Signs of a Promising Relationship Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2005 by Margaret Paul URL: ...
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Children Of Divorce: The Shocking Statistics

Monday, October 3rd, 2011 | Relationships |

Though no one should presume to understand the circumstances which lead to the decision to divorce, or indeed discount a couples reasoning for divorce, it is worth understanding and considering the statistical evidence which demonstrates the damage divorce can do to a family and child. It is up to a separating couple to identify when and where they can lessen the impact of divorce upon their children, and these statistics may go some way to helping them to identify those areas where children ...
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An Empty Nest is for the Birds

Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 | Home and Family |

An Empty Nest is For the Birds by S. M. Calhoun It was just a simple child's book, its total vocabulary consisting of only five words. Yet, as I listened to a student read it on this particular day, I felt like weeping! What was wrong with me? The story was about a young bird getting booted from the nest and gaining independence. As a mother, I had just begun to experience the reality of an "empty nest." While the mother bird was cheerfully kicking her youngsters out, however, I had been ...
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Midlife Dating

Saturday, October 1st, 2011 | Self Improvement |

When you get ready to dip your toe into the dating waters after having been married for a while, you may be wondering what the rules are. While some people say 'there are no rules' in the game of life, I think it's the opposite. There are always rules, and you have to figure them out as you go along. There are no rules in the sense that you don't have to follow them, following them doesn't guarantee good results, and they don't apply to everyone. You can also follow all the rules but ...
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