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Why Can’t I Be Two Weeks Pregnant?

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It is impossible to be one week pregnant. It is impossible to be two weeks pregnant. In fact, you’re not really pregnant until the third week. Confused? Pregnancy is 40 weeks long, but that number is counted from the “first day” of your cycle. When you are in the first week of pregnancy, your baby is no more than a hope in your heart (and you’re likely having your period). During the second week, you’re more than likely doing the baby dance and by the end of that week, conception occurs. Fourteen is the magic number! From that day on, … Continue reading →

Watch out for Premature Judgment

I confess that it is in my nature to be quick-to-judge. Not just as parent, but in other aspects of my life as well. Even though I have spent a lifetime working on this challenging personal reality, I still come up against the quick and premature judgment when I am dealing with my children all the time. Learning how to take a step back and gather the facts before passing judgment can be an incredibly important element in any parent’s tool box. Parenting is such a gut-reaction and emotional endeavor for so many of us—it can be tough to be … Continue reading →

Advanced Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is divided into stages in order to help people understand the progression of the disease. We’ve already looked at the earliest stages — from no cognitive impairment to the point where a diagnosis may occur. Now it’s time to look at the next stages of the disease. Stage 4 is what doctors may call “mild” or “early-stage” Alzheimer’s disease. Symptoms of moderate cognitive decline can include: Decreased knowledge of recent events. Impaired ability to perform challenging mental math — like counting backwards from 100 by sevens. Decreased ability to perform complex tasks, like planning a party or managing … Continue reading →

Can You Keep from Getting Defensive?

I think that refraining from reacting in a defensive way to criticism, a challenging customer or client, accusations, or other communication triggers can be one of the toughest things for many of us in business. Throw in the fact that we might be overworked, underpaid, and dealing with all sorts of stressors and reacting defensively may feel like the most natural thing in the world. Learning how to identify our triggers, however, and stopping the defensiveness before it lets loose are important business skills to cultivate. What are you likely to do when you get defensive? Do you use sarcasm, … Continue reading →

More Places To Take Your Little Ghosts And Goblins For Some Safe Halloween Fun

Now I’ve done it. Yesterday I posted a blog with a picture of my daughter wearing her very first Halloween costume. She happened to catch sight of the photo featuring her in the spotted Dalmatian creation and insisted I get it out of the closet for her. She then spent the better part of the day trying to squeeze her 3-year-old body into the costume she wore when she was a year old. Never mind that we have her new costume for this year, which fits just fine. No, she wanted to be a pooch–the power of suggestion! If you … Continue reading →

Starting A Shelter: Money Stuff

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If you’re going to run a shelter, you’re going to need money. Lots of money. Money for the land and building your animals use. Money for dog food and cat chow. Money for advertising your shelter so your resident animals can find homes. Money for veterinary services, grooming, and training. Get the picture? The best thing you can do is find a pet-loving accountant and/or bookkeeper to help you set up an accounting system. You need to document income and expenses — and in categories that make sense for when you’ll be doing this on your own. Otherwise, you’ll be … Continue reading →

How Good Are You at Communicating Under Pressure and Stress?

Yesterday, I wrote about the benefits of being able to stay calm, neutral, and collected during moments when disciplining our children is order. As I wandered through my day of work, parenting, and dealing with friends and acquaintances, I couldn’t help thinking about communicating AS A WHOLE–particularly, just what it takes to be able to communicate with others when we’re feeling under stress, pressure, annoyed or aggravated. How often are we expected to be able to cope and communicate with our children when we are NOT feeling calm and collected?! I am of the opinion that communicating under stress and … Continue reading →

Who’s Ready to SHOP? –Some Holiday Gift Ideas For Kids

Have you heard the latest news? Wal Mart and Target are going all out this year, slicing prices in the name of competition…and profit. According to Wal Mart President and Ceo, Lee Scott, “We are implementing our most aggressive pricing strategy ever across core categories, such as toys and electronics.” What does this mean for you, the consumer? In short, better prices! It also means you’d better start searching your toy ads to see which retailer offers the best price before you buy. In case you thought it was too early to start shopping, rest assured that prices have been … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Gone Wrong- A Response To Valerie

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I posted a blog the other day about why people choose to homeschool. Is there something wrong with the public school their child would attend? Are they fearful for their child’s safety? Are the teacher’s not trained well enough for the homeschool parents’ liking? I am so happy to say that I received a great response from another blogger, Valerie, who blogs for the topic of homeschooling. Please check out her blog to see what she wrote as to why she homeschools. I must say, I am impressed with Valerie and the reasons why she chooses to homeschool. I believe … Continue reading →