December 7, 2011
by Christie Hunter
By Tanya Glover
Theravive.com Contributor
While many songs will impress upon us that the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, this is not the case for some people. For some people, the holidays are a source of stress, sadness and overall depression. Getting though the holidays when you feel like this can be a difficult task, especially when it seems that everyone around you is happ...
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December 7, 2011
by Christie Hunter
By Tanya Glover
Theravive.com Contributor
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” ~George Santayana
As a huge history buff, I want so much for my children to have a love for it as well. To me, history tells a story much better than fiction and teaches us to better understand the world around us. The questions “who are we” and “where did we ...
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November 7, 2011
by Christie Hunter
ByTanya Glover
Theravive.com Contributor
Once upon a time, Bipolar Disorder was only a mental illness recognized in adults. Over the past few years however, this disorder has become something that has been recognized in children. Many feel that this is just the new buzz diagnosis from the medical community, but I have personally seen cases of bipolar disorder in children. Maybe more kids are diagn...
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September 30, 2011
by Christie Hunter
The family of today is typically a very busy unit. Most households require both parents to work in o
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August 27, 2011
by Christie Hunter
By Tanya Glover
Theravive.com Contributor
There are many challenges a parent of a special needs child faces. The one I have most recently had to deal with is my son’s transition to a new school. For a special needs child, change can be very difficult. Many of these children rely on routine and consistency, so when a major change comes, it can be very scary for them and the parents as well....
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August 15, 2011
by Christie Hunter
By Tanya Glover
Theravive.com Contributor
Protecting Your Children in the Digital Age
When I was a child we played outside until our parents called us in for supper or when it got dark, whichever one came first. We played hide and seek and tag, and rode our bikes. Television was a treat that we only got to an hour, or maybe two, per day. We knew who our neighbors were and we knew where the dangers...
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August 9, 2011
by Christie Hunter
By Tanya Glover
Theravive.com Contributor
Caring for Your Aging Parents When we are children it seems that are parents will be there to care for us forever. When we become adults and have children of our own it seems that Grandma and Grandpa will always be there. After all, parents are the ones who are supposed to take care of you right? But, then the day comes when the parents you once knew, stro...
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April 26, 2010
by Debra Bacon
By Debra Bacon
Theravive.com Contributor
Simply defined
Communication simply defined is: “the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior.”
Communication is very important in all aspects of our lives. The way we interact with our colleagues, peers and managers is important from a professional standpoint. Often, when considering impr...
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April 19, 2010
by Debra Bacon
By Debra Bacon
Theravive.com Contributor
When a breakup occurs, picking up the pieces of our life can be a daunting task. It may seem impossible to imagine feeling “normal” again. The pain associated with a breakup can leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, lonely and sad.
No matter the cause of the breakup, it disrupts your life in ways that are unsettling. However, there are w...
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April 12, 2010
by Debra Bacon
By Debra Bacon
Theravive.com Contributor
Missing out
Many children are missing out on the joys of childhood, because pushy parents are trying to ensure their babes are in vogue with the most popular social cachet.
Shocking statistics, revealed in a recent study, suggests that pushy parents “over timetable” their children. They have school, followed by extra-curricular activities ...
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