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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August 4, 2011
by Christie Hunter
By Tanya Glover
Theravive.com Contributor
Once upon a time divorce was a very ugly and taboo word. Back in the 1950’s and 1960’s the word divorce was only whispered and a woman who was divorced was looked upon in a less then favorable light. You could sometimes overhear someone talking in hushed tones about the divorcee who just moved in next door and what type of person she must be. ...
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WHAT IS ANXIETY?
To understand anxiety, let’s look at fear first. Fear is a protective mechanism and an appropriate reaction to a real danger. Anxiety is a reaction to a perceived danger or threat and becomes a problem when magnified out of proportion. Some of the symptoms that may be experienced with excessive anxiety are:
panic and fear
sleep problems
obsessive thoughts
heart palp...
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If your child experiences and suffers with anxiety, it is not only hard for them, but
hard for you t
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October 25, 2010
by Christie Hunter
A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book.
~Irish Proverb
How true! If we all practiced these two “cures”, we would likely improve our health and decrease our stress! In today’s day and age, too many people are not getting either of these important cures! Both are relatively easy to incorporate in to your day without needing to make any majo...
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Like all great artists and masters of language, Mr. Cameron's genius opens up the deeper and sometimes hidden collective themes and truths of life. On the surface, "The Abyss" presents a good story filled with elements of mission, danger and risk. Basically the story is about a team of people on an undersea drilling rig who are asked by the military to salvage a wrecked submarine in the depths of ...
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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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