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Stress and Our Bodies

We all know how damaging stress can be on our bodies. It is a natural phenomenon that we all experience from time to time. If you have gone through a divorce you are all too familiar with the stresses that go along with it, not only for you, but for your children as well. There are so many changes that happen all at once. Everyone’s roles shift as they are trying to navigate this new journey and it isn’t always easy. Everyone is dealing with their own set of emotions and trying to deal with them in their own way. … Continue reading →

The Natural Transitions In My Work Day

I just read a thought provoking post by Stephanie Romero about transitioning between work and home. It made me think about my experience as a home – based professional parent. There are some transitions between work and home that do happen in my life. However, I had not given them much thought until reading Stephanie’s post. Now that I think about it, the transitions that are an automatic part of what I do are rather important. One of my home – based businesses is my very small law practice. As part of the work that I do for my clients, … Continue reading →

Death by What? A Guide To Old Disease Names

If you are new to genealogy research, and even if you are just new to looking at records that go quite a ways back, you may find yourself looking at a death record and wondering what to make of it. You see, causes of death today are not the same as they once were – or even if they are, they may have had a different name. For example, your father’s grandfather may have died of consumption. It is only natural to wonder, then, what he had been consuming – was he an alcoholic? Did he eat excessively and therefore … Continue reading →

Some Kids With Autism May Not Understand Christmas

In general, kids who have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to have difficulty with social concepts. Many kids with an ASD can be extremely logical in their thought processes. Together, this can make it hard for them to understand the connections between Santa, Christ, and the Christmas traditions that most families participate in. Every year, there are a lot of little kids who are excited by the prospect of Santa coming to their house on Christmas Eve. Parents tell their children about Santa, and the youngest kids believe with all their hearts that Santa is real. When they get … Continue reading →

Win a Spa Getaway from Excedrin

Excedrin knows about migraines. They even make a pain medication that is specifically designed for migraines. You can enter Excedrin’s “No Time for Migraine Pain” Sweepstakes. The winner is going to get a Spa Getaway. There are also some weekly prizes that you could win. Migraines are more than just a really bad headache. Some research indicates that migraines are caused by altered blood flow, and abnormal levels of certain substances that are naturally produced in the brain. Some of this causes the blood vessels that line the brain to swell, which causes pain and pressure. According to Excedrin, 82% … Continue reading →

8 Ways We Self-Medicate Anxiety

Everyone knows what it’s like to have anxious moments. In fact, our body’s natural stress response is an invaluable tool we need to respond appropriately in times of crisis or danger. But when it is a near-constant companion – fueled by everyday thoughts or situations that do not warrant a heightened stress response – anxiety can be harmful. In fact, it can hurt so much our minds and bodies become desperate for relief, any relief, as fleeting as it may be. Though there are healthy means of relieving anxiety, such as exercise, meditation and prayer, all too often we choose … Continue reading →

What is the Best Way to Learn a Language?

One of my hobbies these days is the invention of a school. We’ve had some discussion about providing a session a week in another language. The question is, how would we teach that language to children? There are many philosophies about language learning. I live in Canada, and we have successful French immersion programs in schools. I didn’t attend one, and my daughter is not attending the one in our area. I love the idea as a concept. The teacher speaks in French and the children have to learn how to navigate in another language. Intense, but it works. However, … Continue reading →

Taking the Stress out of Christmas

Following on from ways to reduce stress on your marriage and family at Christmas, here are some more ideas. If you are planning on visiting parents, in-laws or siblings and have to travel a long way, leave yourself plenty of time. Don’t try and rush from one place to the other. This only leads to stress and accidents. Try and amuse the children on long road trips. Sing songs, talk – children often open up a lot while someone is driving, play I spy, read a book together and talk about it, let them play games or listen to music. … Continue reading →

Ask a Marriage Blogger – Leading Causes of Divorce

A good friend of mine is getting married shortly, and she’s had a number of questions about marriage and how to cultivate a good relationship with her new husband. As we’ve conversed, she’s given me permission to share some of her questions, and my answers, with you. Q. What are the leading causes of divorce? A. This is a very natural question – divorce is so common these days, it’s almost impossible to contemplate marriage without wondering if it will end in divorce. As I look into it, the causes seem to largely be these. Poor communication – when one … Continue reading →

Reduce Your Stress to Increase Your Chances of Conceiving

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It’s a classic story we’ve all heard before. A childless couple eager to start a family begins their journey with high hopes. After a few months and no positive pregnancy tests, a little tension enters the picture. After six months, more worries creep in. The dreaded 12-month mark hits and the couple begins to throw around the “I” word (infertility). The couple looks into treatments, and just before they begin their first cycle on the fertility treatments, they take a short vacation. Upon their return, they receive the shock of their life when they discover she is pregnant. Just when … Continue reading →