March 29, 2010
by Debra Bacon
By Debra Bacon
Theravive.com Contributor
Relationships, hormones and pressures
Teenage years are challenging for the teen and parents. Maintaining an open and communicative relationship with your teen is vital as they move through adolescence.
Hormonal changes, mood swings and peer pressure are a part of the growth process, however, it is important to be aware of subtle, and overt signs that...
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March 9, 2010
by Debra Bacon
By Debra Bacon Theravive.com Contributor
Making a Genius?
As parents we want our children being the smartest, brightest and most well-behaved child on the block.
Over ten years ago, Walt Disney released a series of “educational” videos entitled, Baby Einstein. They were a hit almost instantly. Parents everywhere were wanting them, hoping these video babysitters would magically mak...
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March 2, 2010
by Debra Bacon
By Debra Bacon Theravive.com Contributor
Before “I do”
Marriage is a big step; a leap of faith, a commitment. Faith for your future; that it will be bright, prosperous and secure. You are committing to stand together through thick and thin, health and wealth, sickness and poverty. Moreover, you are committing to each other for life, as partners, forsaking all others. That is why p...
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February 15, 2010
by Debra Bacon
By Debra Bacon
Theravive.com Contributor
Great News
Remember the first time you were expecting a child; you couldn’t wait to tell everyone! Now another baby is on the way. The excitement is just as fierce as the first time, but there is more to consider than sharing the news with friends and extended family. Big brother or sister must be prepared for the “new” baby’...
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January 15, 2010
by Christie Hunter
How much self-sacrifice do you really need in order to be a parent? What should you "put on hold" in order to attend to your children? A popular myth is brought to light.
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March 19, 2009
by Christie Hunter
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What Are Doorways?
This is the first blog in a new series of blogs called "Doorways". A doorway represents and symoblizes a new place, a new journey in life. Beyond the door is another world, one that is different than the one behind it, yet still connected. In order to reach the doorway before us, we had to live the life behind us, for it br...
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