About 40 million American's use online dating services, that's almost half of the entire single population in this country. Which is why it might not be too surprising to hear that the online dating industry will cross the billion dollar mark by the time 2013 is over. With so many people utilizing it's services, it's no wonder that the taboo of meeting someone online is virtually over. Online dating, and dating apps offer single people a plethora of specialized choices. Any niche community … [Read more...]
Pick 3 , Seth Godin
December 20, 2013 by
Pick three If I could suggest just one thing you could do that would transform how 2014 goes for you, it would be this: Select 'three' colleagues, bosses, investors, employees, co-conspirators or family members that have an influence over how you do your work. [Choose people who care about you and what you produce.] Identify three books that challenge your status quo, business books that outline a new attitude/approach or strategy, or perhaps fiction or non-fiction that challenges … [Read more...]
Showing Children How to Fight Pollution
December 20, 2013 by
In a world where technology rules and children are engaged by smart phones, video games and web surfing, it’s difficult to see beyond their own needs. As a nanny or parent, though, you have the opportunity to use technology to promote ways to give back, preserve the environment and fight pollution by incorporating these lessons into your child’s daily routines. With a few suggestions to reduce consumption, recycle and promote organic products, you and your children can make a difference … [Read more...]
Gimme Some JOY! ~ Larry James
December 17, 2013 by
Gimme Some JOY! The next time you see me or any of your friends, imagine that you hear us say, "Gimme some joy!" and so, you do that. You give them some of your joy. You be the bright spot in someone's day! Don't tell me you don't have any joy because I know you do. Everyone does. This doesn't mean that you will go around joyously all the time. ;-) I doubt seriously if anyone could do that... not all the time. I don't suggest that you "fake it till you make" it because most people I … [Read more...]
Children the Importance of Volunteering
December 11, 2013 by
“Teaching Children the Importance of Volunteering: Nannies and Children” As a primary caregiver, it is natural to want to raise a child who is focused on others and who has a sense of responsibility to society. Children, though, do not always naturally possess these traits, especially when living in a culture that caters to an “it’s all about me” ideology. Showing children how to be selfless versus simply telling them how to be selfless may be the key to unlocking the compassion within … [Read more...]
“6 Steps to Fostering Remorse in Children”
December 10, 2013 by
Arguments and fights on the playground or with other children are an inevitable part of childhood, however, that doesn’t make it any easier for parents or caregivers to know how to respond when their child comes home from school with stories of disagreements. It can be even harder when you find out that your child is often the one doing some of the hurting. Here are some steps you can use to help when that happens. Remember that children are frequently testing what effect their … [Read more...]
