Debt Collection – Know Your Rights
Posted July 27th, 2009Susan Megge asked: The phone is ringing off the hook and caller ID identifies the incoming calls as “unknown caller,” toll-free call,” or “out of area.” When you finally politely answer the phone you’re confronted by an obnoxious, rude and threatening bill collector.If you’re having difficulty paying your bills, this scenario is not uncommon. The [...]
What’s the Matter With the United States
Posted July 27th, 2009Dr Jay Polmar asked: WHAT’S THE MATTER WITH THE UNITED STATESBy Dr. Jay PolmarHaving lived 62 years, some of them outside of the US looking in from an international viewpoint, I can clearly see the big bully threatening all the smaller kids in the school yard for their lunch money.“Where did they go wrong?” The [...]
Things We are not Suppose to Admit
Posted July 27th, 2009Janet Atwell asked: My children are grown. My daughter will soon be 31, she has two daughters that are 9 and 10, and my son just turned 25 a couple of months ago, he has a 2-year-old son. I have been watching them with their children and I see many of the parental characteristics in [...]
Is Your Child Being Left Out, Or Bullied by Other Children? Here’s What You Can Do to Help
Posted July 25th, 2009Gareth Williams asked: Being left out is a fairly common occurrence, as children begin learning around age six to eight to make and choose their friends. Leaving some children out is often unintentionally hurtful, as children learn to strengthen their bonds with some children by excluding others.If your child has ever experienced being left out, [...]
What bullying isn’t and what to do when it happens
Posted July 24th, 2009Michael Grose asked: Bullying is a word that’s wrapped in emotion.For many people bullying is associated with bad childhood memories. It’s been estimated that around 40% of people have experienced some type of bullying in the past.The ghosts from the past are never far away for parents and can sometimes influence the way we react [...]
Bartering Basics For A Clean Credit Report
Posted July 21st, 2009Harsal Gibs asked: There is only one way to beat a bully at their own game, and that is to call them out on what they are doing to you. Credit cards thrive on being sneaky and manipulative, and, when you’re late with your monthly payment, can be downright mean.How many phone calls are made [...]
Calvin and Hobbes: A Brief History
Posted July 20th, 2009Paul Howard asked: Calvin and Hobbes has been one of the most popular comic strips for quite some time now. The story details the adventures of an imaginative young boy named Calvin, and his pet tiger, Hobbes. The comic strip was run in papers from 1985 to 1996 and was printed in over 2400 papers [...]
Why Nerds are Unpopular
Posted July 19th, 2009kourt asked: When we were in junior high school, my friend Rich and I made a map of the school lunch tables according to popularity. This was easy to do, because kids only ate lunch with others of about the same popularity. We graded them from A to E. A tables were full of football [...]
Facts about Martial Arts for Kids – Part 5
Posted July 19th, 2009Paul M. Jerard Jr. asked: “Will my child become more violent from learning karate, jujitsu, or another martial art?”In a word, “No.” Children learn self-control by practicing martial arts; and the code of conduct that is enforced, within the studio, is carried outside into every day life. The average martial arts school works with [...]
Building Self Esteem Among Children – Become A Better Parent
Posted July 16th, 2009Abhishek Agarwal asked: We all believe that having a family that is spouse and kids is so wonderful. You start weaving big dreams for your child right from the day he/she is born. But just giving them food & clothing does not make you a good parent. You can spend money on your child endlessly [...]