It isn't that sex is a bad word or a forbidden act. It is one of the most natural instincts we have. However, it is something that teenagers need to understand and control. All the authority figures are telling them to say no, however, most of...
The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a historical national treasure that attracts visitors from around the world to the middle of the Black Hills in rural South Dakota. You cannot camp in the park, but there are many options nearby. There are...
Broaching the subject of weight loss with a loved might cause tension so always begin the conversation with tact and understanding. Your loved ones are more likely to respond positively to your pleas when you focus on overall health and wellness,...
Pheromones are natural chemicals that can alter human emotions and behavior. These chemicals release scents that can attract, repel, frighten or sexually arouse people. The most common types of pheromones are aphrodisiacs. Aphrodisiacs are...
Sitting with a loved one as he dies is a life-altering experience for a spouse, grown child or dear friend. It demands wisdom, compassion and a generous heart. Although many feel ill equipped for this kind of responsibility, it is possible to...
Intimate relationships should be filled with love, respect and understanding. They are intense affairs which can bring tremendous joy. Unfortunately, the very intimacy of these unions can lead to conflict. It is natural to disagree with others due...
Everyone communicates love in different ways so understanding each other's specific love language may be beneficial to your relationship. According to Gary Chapman, Ph.D., author of "The Five Love Languages," once you and your partner have...
If a family member suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), education can foster coping skills. The condition has a marked and specific psychological effect on the afflicted person, which stems from her struggle to integrate traumatic...
Weight Watchers is a weight loss system based off of "four pillars of healthy weight loss," which are to eat smarter, exercise more, learn healthy habits and get support. The weight loss goal is achieved through a point system, in which different...
If you have OCD, you probably engage in ritualized behaviors, such as obsessive hand washing, checking doors or light switches multiple times, avoiding certain colors or images or adopting elaborate procedures for seemingly mundane tasks. Those...
Experts at the Mayo Clinic note that many family members and friends often struggle to understand a loved one's substance abuse or addiction. It can be a complicated and frustrating process of trying to remains supportive while at the same time...
Childhood obesity, an increasing problem in the United States, has long-term implications for your child's health. Because the dietary and fitness habits she learns today will shape those she uses when she gets older, encouraging your child to...
An angry child may act out in aggression, feel depressed or become angry easily. As a parent, you can play a role in helping your child find more positive outlets for anger and teach him to become less angry over time through prevention, listening...
In the early 20th century, confusion in older people was viewed as a normal symptom of old age. However, as the population grew to live longer and advanced technologies enabled scientists to study and compare changes in the brains of healthy...
Becoming potty trained is a major milestone in your daughter's young development. However, it must be timed right and done with patience, love and understanding in order to be effective.
Weightlifting and running exercises are common methods for improving muscular endurance, but these activities tend to rank low on the fun meter. Engaging in an assortment of games, such as racquetball, soccer, tennis and basketball, is an...
If you love to ski, passing on your passion for the sport to your kids may involve a series of games. On the slopes, skills are critical to make it down safely. As a parent, you want to combine these skills with fun games that keep the kids'...
One of the hardest aspects of Alzheimer's disease is its degenerative quality. Educate yourself and your family about the course of the disease and how it affects the brain and cognitive functioning, so the patient is treated with love and...
If your children are interested in taking dance lessons, you may consider enrolling them in a course in classical ballet. Ballet is a form of dance that relies heavily on physical strength and agility, strong concentration skills, an understanding...
Communication is vital to successfully functioning interpersonal relationships. Every form of artistic expression, from music to sculpting, seeks the singular goal of communicating with others--of sharing significance, beauty or truth. In the...
Marriage is not for everyone; neither is monogamy. Yet people continue to get married, have extramarital affairs and end up divorced. Life presents challenges and temptations, and relationships change over time. Oftentimes when an affair is...
The No. 1 thing you can do to lose weight is to understand the energy equation. When you grasp the concept of how your body acquires energy via the food you eat and uses energy via the activity you do, you will be able to manipulate the equation...
If your friend or family member suffers a stroke, he may go through weeks of rehabilitation before returning to live at home. It's important to help him re-adapt to life at home, but it's just as important to participate in his continued...
Generations ago, there was an unspoken requirement of potty training by 18 months to be considered a successful parent. However, potty training was replaced with mommy training, as she was the one trained to rush baby to the toilet once an hour...
"The fundamentals of tough love are essentially the fundamentals of human reciprocity and learning practiced within a context of love," says author Jeff Huggins in the book "The Obligations of Reason: Exploring the Existence, Nature, Dynamics and...
Building a family through adoption is similar to building a family through birth in many ways. However the differences cannot be ignored and, if navigated appropriately, will enahance the emotional growth of your child. During the adoption process...
Parents and other caregivers play an important role in the development of a child's communication skills. Positive communication helps in the development of a child's self-confidence and strengthens the relationship between the child and the...
All golf clubs have core components that are similar. However, buying junior golf clubs that help your child love the game means understanding the individual components of the club and how they are modified for a child's strength and swing speed....
Discipline, often perceived by the recipient as punishment, is actually the basic structure that parents must put in place in order to teach their children how to behave. Both positive and negative consequences for behavior are involved. Guiding...
Free instructional video on guiding your children to read and the importance of giving your children a reading program.
