Cool Conduct- Build Confidence/Teach Kindness
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Published:02/22/2011 02:18pm
Childrens Author Calling on Parents to Take an Active Role in Academic and Social Development Author Nicki Donley is on a mission to help children feel confident in social situations. Inspired by conversations with her seven year old triplets; Donley wrote Cool Conduct, 100 Ways To Make A Positive Impression. The Halo Publishing author is scheduling character building presentations at schools, libraries and bookstores to help children understand the importance of having values such as courtesy, empathy and respect. Cool Conduct is a fun and educational question and answer book that identifies manners, etiquette and safety. The...
Whose Fault Is It Anyway?
Published:02/22/2011 01:34pm
Whose Fault Is It Anyway? By Mila BernadkinRaising children has never been easy. Every parent knows that. But guiding them through adolescence in our unsteady and chaotic modern world, especially given the challenges of the current US economy, is the most difficult task that life could throw at us. Young adults are a force to be reckoned with!I often hear from parents, Todays teens arent very smart. They dont read; they cant even speak properly! Some parents are even...
Take Back Your Time Through Clear Communication
Published:02/22/2011 01:05pm
Ive never worked with a client yet who didnt feel pressured by too much to do and not enough time. It's a complaint almost every home-based business owner has. You can take back your time and get on the road to profits by following these steps.You have exactly two ways to take back your time, and here they are:1. Quit doing things for yourself, family, friends, and strangers that dont serve you or them well. This means that you are willing to take a hard look at what you are doing that takes both your time and...
Catholic Disparity – Liberal vs. Conservative
Published:02/22/2011 01:01pm
Catholic Disparity Liberal vs. Conservative The differences in ideology have been around for quite some time. This is nothing new. What is quite puzzling are the opposing views on todays issues of morality among those who consider themselves of the Roman Catholic Faith. Two issues for example, where Catholics will disagree are same sex marriage and abortion. What do Sean Hannity and Nancy Pelosi have in common? They are both Catholic. Thats where the similarity ends. Now I know this is an extreme example, but why? If both believe that the Catholic...
Planning Your Way to Social Media Success
Published:02/22/2011 12:58pm
Have you ever ordered a piece of assembly required furniture, glanced at the cryptic instructions, put them down in frustration and tried to figure it out on your own, because, really, how difficult could it be? Perhaps it isnt so difficult, but planning would better ensure the intended end result. Be honest, how many of us have taken a look at our final masterpiece, and realized some unfinished wood was on the outside instead of the inside?Many explore the social media landscape with a similar perspective. Either thinking; how difficult can it be? and diving right in. Or,...
Can you change your personality? Twin studies say no, brain studies say yes
Published:02/22/2011 12:43pm
"An unfortunate thing about this world is that the good habits are much easier to give up than the bad ones," said English short-story writer William Somerset Maugham.The insight behind this quote is that deep-seated habits, or behavioral patterns, are difficult to change.People's deep-seated habits reflect their personality, the clusters of dispositions, thoughts and feelings that make them unique. These pattern-forming features are also known as personality traits.Personality traits can change gradually or through extensive counseling but they normally are relatively stable over time.The thought that people can literally change their personality is controversial. The famous Minnesota twin family studies conducted...
Help for Biological Mom - StepMom Angst
Published:02/22/2011 12:38pm
It is not uncommon for tension, compromise, and confusion to rule when the role of parent is shared between a step and biological parent. Some people still feel that stepparents arent real parents, but our culture has no norms to suggest how they are different. And the less our roles are defined, the more unhappy we are as both parents and stepparents. Some people still feel that stepparents arent real parents, but our culture has no norms to suggest how they are different. And the less our roles are defined, the more unhappy we are as both parents and stepparents.Another role...
A True Act of Beauty
Published:02/22/2011 12:35pm
I was driving in my car when I witnessed a sight that was both heart-breaking and heart-warming. I was on Main Street around lunch time on route for an appointment. The streets and sidewalks were busy with drivers and walkers. I stopped at a red light. Looking around like I usually do, a situation caught my immediate attention. I am not oblivious to the homeless situation in our city. I know that this is a problem for not only Winnipeg, but for cities all over the world. Its more than a problem; its an epidemic. So armed with this knowledge, why...
Hang In There
Published:02/22/2011 12:28pm
What does it take to make your dreams come true? This past weekend I received a very powerful video from a good friend that focused on perseverance. Is that all it takes to make your dreams become a reality? I am going to jump in and answer my own question, so please forgive me for my impatience. Perseverance plays a huge role in making your dream a reality but its not everything. The biggest factors that holds so many of us back from reaching our true potential is a lack of vision and action. What is your dream? What is...
Understanding Web Advertising
Published:02/22/2011 12:25pm
More money is wasted on advertising then any other business function. That is not to say businesses shouldnt advertise but rather people should understand how advertising works. There are many ways to characterize ads but for our purposes lets make it simple and separate advertising into two distinct approaches: saturation and emotional.One of the things Ive learned over a long career is that business folk invariably take their lead from the wrong sources. Small and medium size businesses look to the mega corporations to learn their tricks and adopt their attitudes when they have little in common advertising being no...
Obstacles To Your Dream
Published:02/22/2011 12:04pm
Revelation 12:11(KJV) - And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.You will face some challenges and obstacles from time to time on your way to the fulfillment of your dream. When you face these challenges, you must make the decision to persevere. Perseverance will be the key that unlocks the door and gives you entry. As you approach your dreams, you may be challenged by lack. Often you may lack the resources you need to begin the process....
Are You Wearing These Fashion No-No's?
Published:02/22/2011 12:02pm
I'll be the first to admit that there is an exception to every fashion rule. And, for sure I am a huge proponent of creating a look that expresses your own spectacular personal style AND (this part is critical) that feels like you.Fashion no-no's, however, fall into a league all their own. These are looks that are almost (I'll speak more to the "almost" part of that equation in a minute) universally unflattering. I, for one, know of no woman who wakes up each morning thinking, "Why don't I put something on today that looks dreadful."Think about it....
3 Sneaky Little Things Every Author Should Know About That You Probably Don’t
Published:02/22/2011 11:56am
By Randy Peyser As a publishing pro, I have learned a lot of information that most authors dont know about but should. Here are three sneaky little things to file away in the back of your mind as you pursue your publishing pathSneaky Thing #1: Who owns your ISBN? If a POD company or a traditional publisher publishes your book, they own the ISBN. Whenever you change companies (for example, you sell your self-published book to a traditional publisher), the ISBN will change to reflect your new publishers ISBN for your book. The sneaky thing you need to know: whenever you...
Greatness of a Team
Published:02/22/2011 11:53am
Every business, every company, and sport team wants to have the team that excels in is consistent. In business the employees are the ones and especially the frontline employees, where they are in contact with the customers daily. It is here that the customers will see attitudes, moods, plus whether an employee looks happy at the job or not. This is part of what gives the customer the impression of the company. How does a frontline manager or any manager know that the employees are in a good state of mind and a productive state of mind?There...
How to Add Value to Your Business
Published:02/21/2011 11:02pm
If you are considering selling your business, remember that there are positive factors that influence value and those that detract from it. Looking at your business from a buyer's perspective is important since a prudent buyer will be adding and subtracting these various factors when arriving at an offer. It is perhaps more important to recognize when the buyer arrives at a price at which he or she will leave the negotiations. Buyers naturally try to buy the business at the lowest possible price, however most also have a top price over which they are probably not willing to go. Here...
