10 Ways to Tackle Any Problem
by VANESSA VAN PETTEN
Learning how to approach a problem or a big project is a life skill that I think many adults do not ever learn how to do (I am still learning).
Recently, I have been working with a lot of teens on how to approach and get through their big school projects. I realized there was a system to approaching all of their issues, whether it was a science fair project, a history report, and, in one case, planning the school prom.
Here are 10 id…
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Added by Vanessa Van Petten on November 16, 2009 at 12:34pm —
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When my husband and I first began our journey as parents to a special needs child, we shed more tears than I think either of us had in our lives up to that point. We cried together, we cried separate, we cried when we prayed for our daughter, and we cried when she cried. One night when I put our daugh…
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Added by Takiela on October 13, 2009 at 4:12am —
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Most of you know that I am a special needs mom because of the blog posts that I’ve written on Christian MomLogic. However, I am also the mother of a child that has special needs.
At the age of two, my husband and I took our daughter to a routine doctor’s appointment. We’d recently noticed that a mound…
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Added by Takiela on October 6, 2009 at 1:53am —
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So ladies (and gentlemen too) I decided to stretch this article out one more week because I’ve been extremely inspired by the stories you’ve shared with me regarding your own situations and struggles with faith and being a special needs mom.
In my conclusion I’d like to focus more on some of the thi…
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Added by Takiela on September 15, 2009 at 8:34am —
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Here is the link to their YouTube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6P9Fzw9arQ
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Added by letthetruthbeknown on September 5, 2009 at 3:00am —
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There are a few points to note in the YouTube video by Mohomad Bary and Aysha Bary.
Mohomad Bary says he came to America in 2000 for Rifqa's treatments in her eye. They came to New York and had it done. If he could show such concern just for his daughter's eyes then what say about her life? Without say, he values it and treasures it.
They had moved to New Albany because the colleges there are ranked 10/10, so it wasn't a terrorist connection or movement or influence that had lead him to move…
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Added by letthetruthbeknown on September 4, 2009 at 6:00am —
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Some of us wonder, Why is my child so shy? or Why is my child so bold? or Why does my son like to read, but my daughter does not? Every single human being, whether a child or an adult, has a natural behavior or personality style complete with areas for growth and strength. My experience has shown that many successful people in business and in the arts are not always the ones with the most experience or the best education, but sustained success seemed to come to those who learned and leaned into…
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Added by Deb Ingino on May 25, 2009 at 11:46am —
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“With prom and graduation celebrations around the corner, now is the time to talk to and take action with teens about the dangers of drinking and driving”, warns Maggie Brown, President of Alive Past 5, LLC. “These celebrations invariably involve drinking, increasing dramatically the likelihood of teen drivers behind the wheel. Adding fuel to the fire is the growing group of students with concerns about their next steps and their future in today’s economy. The combination of this transitional pe…
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Added by Mags on April 25, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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Do you know your own child? I think I do. On most days that is. She’s beautiful, witty, athletic, outgoing and super tenacious. She’s exacting, punctual, and hates breakfast. She thinks there should be a moratorium on euthanizing animals. She quotes Kimora Lee Simmons and says thank you…
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Added by single 40 and preggers! on April 22, 2009 at 1:00pm —
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I guess I should have said spirits, I know this is a little off the everyday topics but I thought I'd just start writing about the things that come to mind. My dad passed away a year ago, while he was alive he was an awesome dad while at the same time he could be incredibly demeaning, controlling etc, I made sure I was there everyday helping take care of him and providing companionship while trying to talk myself up from the things he would just randomly said. This was not caused by medication o…
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Added by Samantha on March 31, 2009 at 3:01pm —
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Not sure if they show up here but stop by my group Candies Secret and share your thoughts,
I hope to see you there:) Hope your day is momtastic!
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Added by Samantha on March 26, 2009 at 6:55am —
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I’m writing a series regarding the different kinds of love we experience hoping I’ll understand what our young teens think and feel about falling in and out of love today. Everywhere we look it seems our children are becoming more provocative and I’m hoping to establish common ground between parents that are willing to discuss the subject of intimacy (sexual behavior) their child may be participating in with their friends. After seeing the thirteen year old teen who fathered a child there was li…
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Added by Dorothy Stahlnecker on March 11, 2009 at 5:30pm —
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Had this experience earlier this week and wanted to share with other parents, and lend virtual support to those who are going through what I am.
The Non Support of Child Support
Please…
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Added by NYCity Mama on February 26, 2009 at 11:15am —
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Hi, I've created a new site to raise awareness for Chemicals vs. Natural Products and it's a great networking site too! Besides sharing info, I am letting people advertise their business FREE!
Visit:
http://watkinsproducts.ning.com/ and click "Sign up" if you want your own page. It's all free and you can do lots there!
There's also giveaways and free stuff so drop by and take a peek!
Hope to see you there!
Tamara
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Added by Tamara Laschinsky on February 18, 2009 at 4:32pm —
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Where have all the Quality Babysitters Gone?
The Washington Post has been reporting on the
shortage of baby sitters in the Washingt…
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Added by Rhea Brown on February 17, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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I have to say, when I received an email from my parents today that included more than a dozen photos of their tap dancing recital, I had to smile. I love the fact that as retirees, my parents are still having fun with each other. Back in the 70's, they could do a mean hustle and I remember watching them take over the dance floor with their fancy footwork.
Now, more than 30 years later, while I can't waltz, mambo or merengue, my parents can do a…
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Added by Rolemommy on October 29, 2008 at 7:30am —
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"Sure, you can have a $300 Ipod. How about a $400 Iphone instead?" you sarcastically ask your child while shopping at the mega tech store. That huge grin on her face turns upside down as soon as you finish your tone-charged question. But the real question on your mind is "shouldn't I be getting these expensive gadgets for myself first?"
You are not a lone parent in this technological jungle, and certainly not the only parent to second guess yourself when it comes to getting these seemingly comm…
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Added by Suzette Valle on October 7, 2008 at 2:30pm —
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So every mom is now trying to be as hip as can be in a socially conscious, keeping their kid safe, raising the smartest and most intellectual child kind of way. Understandably... we want our kids to be all of those things, so here’s a few things that I’ve come across through many late-night online travels. Enjoy 3 of the coolest new toys for hip moms!
1. For the family:
The Chatterbox -…
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Added by Dannie on October 2, 2008 at 2:29pm —
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Littluns means “little people who live within.” From the inner crater walls of Powder Mountain to their homes and businesses built into the environment and community of Hollow Hills, Littluns symbolize all that is good and true. Littluns measure about three feet in height, give or take a few i…
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Added by Stephanie on September 8, 2008 at 5:00pm —
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