Relationships: Relationship Building & Management

Homeschool Curriculum : Design Your Homeschool Curriculum Around Your Child's Strengths

Lisa Preston, Our official Homeschooling Expert says:

Catering to a child's strengths when planning your homeschool curriculum offers a greater opportunity for learning to sink in and become permanent. Not only will your child increase in excellence, but her motivation will soar, too, which makes your role as teacher much more exciting!

Let's take a closer look at how certain children learn and how you can plan your homeschool curriculum around their strength!

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Who Is The You That You're Being?

Nancy Gerber, Our official Relationships Expert says:

Whenever we're nervous about meeting someone new, or facing a challenging situation, we often hear the encouraging phrase, 'Just be yourself!' It's a common belief that being ourselves is easy. Actually, it's one of the most difficult things in the world.

We usually act on beliefs and values that originate with family; others come from educational experiences, religious institutions, jobs, friends, the media or social groups.

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9 Keys for a Stress-free Pregnancy and Childbirth

Dr. Linda Miles, Our official Marriage & Family Therapist Expert says:

1. Dont let anxiety and stress take a toll: There is a growing body of research that shows anxiety and stress, in some women, lead to pre-term birth, smaller babies, and potential problems later for the child from respiratory illness and developmental delays.

2. It takes simple steps: Reduce the stress risk by using techniques from yoga and meditation. The March of Dimes suggests meditation and exercise designed for pregnant women as effective stress techniques.

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Change Your Life Whether You're a Functioning Alcoholic or an Overworked Mom

Dr. Neill Neill, Our official Overcoming Alcoholism Expert says:

Will You Use this Key Step to Change your Life?
The New Year is when we most often reflect on changes we'd like to make in ourselves over the next year. Perhaps you've even made New Years resolutions. This kind of commitment is good at any time of year.

Commitment is one key to losing weight, getting in shape, learning a new skill, finding your soul mate, getting a better job, learning a new language, running a marathon, going back to school, drinking less, spending time with your kids or communicating better with your partner.

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