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5 Holiday Tips to Get Organized & Energized this Holiday Season By : Beth Tabak Get organized and energized with five practical holiday tips that take you from making your list and checking it twice to joy, laughter, and meaning this holiday season. Read on to get organized fast and get things done. The Importance Of A Fire Place Screen By : Pam Tice The history behind fire place screens generally illustrates the reasons people have them in their homes: safety and beauty. How Is Sally Now? By : Michael Greenberg Many people ask me, after reading Hurry Down Sunshine, how Sally is doing now. The book tells the story of Sally's first manic attack at the age of fifteen, during the summer of 1996 in New York City. My aim was to recreate the experience of Sally's astonishing leap into psychosis from both inside and out, and to show its effect on those of us who are closest to her. Hurry Down Sunshine excerpt By : Michael Greenberg On July 5, 1996, my daughter was struck mad. She was fifteen and her crack-up marked a turning point in both our lives. "I feel like I'm traveling and traveling with nowhere to go back to," she said in a burst of lucidity while hurtling away toward some place I could not dream of or imagine. Why I Wrote Hurry Down Sunshine By : Michael Greenberg It was with a feeling of trepidation that I first sat down to write Hurry Down Sunshine. I don't think of myself as a memoirist in the usual sense of the word, and Hurry Down Sunshine is not about my childhood or my "awakening" or the "turning points" in my life. It's about a dramatic event that took place in the time-span of a single summer, when my daughter Sally, at the age of fifteen, had a manic breakdown. How To Have A Good, Not A Goods Holiday: Give Experiences Rather Than Things By : April Lane Benson The "good life" comes from doing things, not from having them. And the seasonal holidays, despite the blizzard of buy-messages, are no exception. If you really look at your own experience, it will verify what research has demonstrated over and over: we get far more lasting pleasure and satisfaction from life experiences than we do from material possessions. What Is The American Dream? By : Steve Gillman What is the American Dream? A look at where the idea began. The Power of One Person to Build "Bounce-Back" Kids By : Nan Henderson One of the most vehement questions I get asked by both parents and educators when making presentations has to do with the potent forces of negativity that assail our children and youth. “What can I do, I’m just a mom (a grandma,an uncle or one teacher)?” is a common lament. Fortunately, the resiliency research strongly challenges the mistaken belief that any single person can’t have much impact in a young person’s life in the face of the negative forces of media or peer pressure. Hard-Wired to Bounce Back By : Nan Henderson A growing body of research from the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and sociology is documenting the reality of human resiliency: the capacity to spring back, rebound, and adapt in the face of adversity. So convincing is this research that I have concluded the human species is, in fact, “hard-wired to bounce back.” It is more likely for us to bounce back from our problems than not. Following Hidden Trails By : Steve Gillman Hidden and less-traveled trails offer scenery and surprises to hikers and explorers. Powerful Ways to Prevent Childhood Shyness By : TimArends A child may seem to be gregarious in his or her early years, but may develop shyness later on. As your child matures, he or she may actually need encouragement to “open up,” and need practice in more complex social interactions. ...If you see signs of shyness developing in your child, make sure that you do not contribute to the problem. Introduction (excerpt from The Midwife) By : Jennifer Worth Nonnatus House was situated in the heart of the London Docklands. The practice covered Stepney, Limehouse, Millwall, the Isle of Dogs, Cubitt Town, Poplar, Bow, Mile End and Whitechapel. The area was densely populated and most families had lived there for generations, often not moving more than a street or two away from their birthplace. Genealogy for the rest of us: A writer's guide to diving into family history By : Steve Luxenberg I am not a genealogist. I am a storyteller. The difference? Well, I’ll tell you a story. How To Save Money On Food By : Steve Gillman A look at how to save money on food, with both groceries and eating out. How to Plan a Family Reunion By : Beth Banning & Neill Gibson Seems there's always another holiday gathering or family reunion right around the corner. But do you ever leave wondering why you went? Are some of your in-laws and extended family members a little hard to deal with? It can be different. How would you like to walk in feeling excited about being there, knowing that you'll leave happy about your whole experience? It's your choice. Discover five tips that will show you how to plan your next family reunion experience just like you've always wanted. Facts To Help You Choose Your Lift Chair By : Rudy Silva Do you want your disabled family members to easily go up and down your stars? Would you know which stair lift to buy? These devices can also help your disabled live more comfortable. You can easily install the climbing device without messing your home stairs. Read this informative article to learn more about stair lifts. There are many different things to consider when buying a stair lift. School Backpacks: Dangerous for Kids? By : Jesse Cannone Back & neck pain in school aged children is most frequently caused by improper backpack use...Selecting & safely wearing the right backpack only requires following a few simple steps. Dealing with Manipulative Children: How To Stop Manipulative Children From Controlling You By : Michael Lee Dealing with manipulative children requires a certain finesse. They know how much power they have and how little you can do to them. Lucky for you, this article will tell you how to stop their manipulation and be in control of the situation. Consumer Warning: Beware of Car Accident Scammers \| What You Should Not Do After a Car Accident By : Jason Epstein This article written by Seattle Car Accident Attorney, Jason Epstein, uncovers one of the biggest mistakes that people involved in a car accident often make. Follow this advice to protect yourself! Condolence Letters: Writing a Condolence Letter to an Adult Who has Lost a Parent By : Melanie Walters Condolence letters offer comfort and support long after the death of a parent, which can take years to accept. Your condolence letter can be a source of comfort throughout those difficult years. Four Tent Camping Tips By : Steve Gillman A few good tent camping tips for backpackers. Details For Choosing Good Outdoor Garden Lamps By : Rudy Silva Are you ready to install garden lanterns? The type you chose depends on your lighting purpose. Next to the house, you will need a wall lantern. But away from the house, you can use a post lantern. You can have oil lanterns. To discover more about lanterns, read this article. Give Personalized Jewelry to Create a Lasting Impression By : Patagonia Gifts Personalized jewelry gift is the one that the recipient is sure to treasure for years. Personalized gifts are always meaningful; they add personal touch and make lasting impression. You can touch the hearts of the recipients giving them unusual gifts created especially for them. Keeping Your Pet Happy Inside the Pet Carrier By : Kobipets.com Traveling with your pet can be a wonderful experience for both of you. However, many times the trip can get off to a bad start if your pet is not used to spending time in the pet carrier. All too often you may get everything ready for your trip, and even choose an excellent airline-approved pet carrier for your dog or cat, but when it comes time to travel, you wait until you're at the airport to put your pet into the carrier for the first time.
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