My regular readers know that I grew up in the ’70s and we didn’t have game-boys or DSs, let alone iPhones, Wii, or X-Box gaming systems. We played outside and did our best to play for “five more minutes” when Mom called us for dinner. We must ask ourselves, in today’s society, do video games…
Category: Relationship
Would you run in a gorilla costume?
During January 2011, Austin, Texas, hosted a band of gorillas running through the streets of downtown. Were they loose from the zoo? No, these athletic apes were actually humans in disguise, it was all part of a 5km gorilla race for the benefit of the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Funds. As part of the entry fee,…
4 recipes for no-bake pie crusts
For no-bake pie crusts, you can experiment with just about any crunchy ingredient as a base. Pretzels, fries, or shortbread come to mind. Before you start experimenting, here are 4 tried and tested cake batter recipes that work no-bake. These no-bake crusts are suitable for cream fillings or fillings cooked on the stove and cooled…
Should I keep saying? "I love you" To my estranged spouse?
When you find yourself in the middle of a separation that you never wanted in the first place, it can be tempting to want to remind your spouse that you are still married to someone who still loves you very much. I know firsthand that there may be a real concern that if they are…
5 Most Popular Teen Birthday Party Ideas for Teen Girls
Here are 5 popular teen birthday party themes for girls to help you get started planning your next party. 1) Scavenger hunt at the mall: What do teenage girls love? Hanging out at the mall! This theme idea is great and works great for teens ages 12-16. What he does is go to the mall…
Heal your mind and body
You can heal your mind and body by hugging yourself. Yes, you heard me correctly. Studies show that hugging cures everything from emotions to illness. It is also a fact that touching triggers healing in our body. A great example is that of premature babies in the hospital. Babies who are not touched regularly take…
How to Make Christmas Stocking Ornaments
This project is fun, easy, and simple, which is exactly what we need in this crazy and hectic life we lead! All you need for these pretty decorations are items that you keep on hand. Scraps of felt, fabrics, and decorations left over from other projects are perfect for these Christmas stocking decorations. Materials: Sock…
COMMITMENT: Teach children their life lessons
It has been said, time and again, that for a child to learn what is most important, lessons must be taught by example, not by words. And, if we want to cultivate certain traits within our children, we must first develop those traits in ourselves. I have been teaching martial arts to children for a…
What are the stages of reading development?
What are the stages of reading development? The development of reading can be divided into two main stages: learning to read and reading to learn. Learning to read involves mastering the sound structure of spoken language, understanding the alphabetic principle, decoding words, and acquiring fluency. Once they begin to become fluent, the cognitive demands of…
Body Mass Index: A Motto for Today’s Generation?
With winter rapidly receding for another year, next summer brings with it the promise of longer nights, a warm sun, and an opportunity for children to escape the confines of home and go outside to enjoy playing outside during the long nights of summer. summer. However, with advances in digital entertainment and along with the…