Are chat rooms a menace to your children?
My answer would be: yes, with qualifications.
I’ve been running internet chat rooms since 1998. Nothing fancy. The software was freely available…
The Truth Behind Teenage Pregnancies
Posted by on November 20th, 2007 in Family · 0 CommentsWhile teenage pregnancy accounts enable girls to be aware that somebody out there is listening attentively to their problems, they also reveal to the concerned girls and other people that statistics given in reports addressing the "teenage pregnancy problem" certainly are not mere numbers but are representative of humans with feelings…
Observing Pregnancy Stages Through Ultrasound
Posted by on November 20th, 2007 in Family · 0 CommentsThe ultrasound technology has evolved from the sonar used by the navies of the world in the Second World War. When the war was over, researchers started testing the sonar to check its effectiveness in diagnosing medical problems. Initially it was employed in the identifying cancers and such other growths that required close medical attention…
Planning Ahead for a Healthy Holiday Season: Ten Easy Tips
Posted by on November 19th, 2007 in Family · 0 CommentsThis is the time of year when many of us surrender to the notion that we just may pack on a few pounds. We’re super busy, there’s rich and fattening food everywhere we look, and the cold weather forces us to rethink our workouts. But you can maintain your figure (or stay on your diet) and enjoy yourself, too…
Hosting a Christmas Party - Creating a Great Holiday Bash
Posted by on November 19th, 2007 in Family · 0 CommentsThe holidays are a perfect time to gather with friends and family and enjoy each others company…
Different Types of Family Trees
Posted by on November 18th, 2007 in Family · 0 CommentsFor many, the first encounter with their family tree has to do with a grade school project that involves tracing relationships of one’s immediate family in a rather rudimentary format…
What is Genealogy?
Posted by on November 18th, 2007 in Family · 0 CommentsGenealogy, generally defined, is the study of one’s ancestry. However, in actuality, genealogy is much more involved and interesting than its general definition lets on.
When you begin studying genealogy, you realize just how much interesting information your family history can reveal…
Questions Not To Ask At Funerals!
Posted by on November 17th, 2007 in Family · 0 CommentsI’ve attended more than my share of funerals and memorial services over the last couple of years. As a result, I’ve compiled a list of questions that I’ve overheard and which I don’t think are appropriate for such solemn occasions…
Teach Your Child To Read
Posted by on November 16th, 2007 in Family · 0 CommentsStart Young and Stay with it. At just a few months of age, an infant can look at pictures, listen to your voice, and point to objects on cardboard pages. Guide your child by pointing to the pictures, and say the names of the various objects…
Abortion Explained In Layman’s Terms
Posted by on November 16th, 2007 in Family · 0 CommentsAbortion is defined as the removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus in order to end a pregnancy; any of various surgical methods for terminating a pregnancy, especially during the first six months." This technical definition, though, does not begin to touch on the deep emotional and moral aspects connected with abortion, especially in recent years…