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77Thanksgiving Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes
by marisuewrites
Sweet potatoes just speak of Thanksgiving. What a treat they are, and healthy as well! This slow cooker version is an easy step to getting out of the kitchen and spending time with the crowd. During the... published 6 weeks ago
81Over-Criticizing? Behaviors Can Change With These Tips
by marisuewrites
Preface: I want to thank all the kids I ever had in my home. Not only did they teach me a lot, they made me, overall, a better person. I am more sensitive, more indignant over injustices, more understanding,... published 6 months ago
79The Glad Wrap Anger Management Exercise
by marisuewrites
Getting mad. I do it, you do it, we all do it. Sometimes, it works well. I think we need anger to fuel us to safe places. That emotional push is powerful. Fear, and anger are kissing/whacking cousins. The... published 2 months ago
76To Fear or Not To Fear, The Bathroom Window
by marisuewrites
As a woman of few phobias and almost completely void of paranoia, it is with great trepidation, I introduce to you, The Bathroom Window. Not just any bathroom window, mine. We've been here about 8 months... published 2 months ago
82Remembering 9-11 The Day When Terror Found America
by marisuewrites
Where were you when the planes hit the World Trade Center and our hearts and souls were one? Unity. Division. Together. Apart. Fear. Anger. Horror. Repentance. Forgiveness. Sorrow. Want. I felt them all in... published 4 weeks ago
68Common Foster Parenting Myths
by marisuewrites
by Marisue Alsobrook Introduction: I've been a foster parent for over 18 years, now retired. Together, my husband and I have had hundreds of hours of training in the field of foster care, and then I have... published 6 months ago
66Mother Nature Is A Furious Woman
by marisuewrites
Mother Nature, you are not a nice woman. You come into existance, yelling and screaming with your power. We dodge, we fight, we lose. You always win. And, why not? You make the rules. The battle with Mother... published 2 months ago
69Getting Kids to Eat "Right" Now! Tips
by marisuewrites
"Because I Said So!" (Oh - that'll work, right?) Introduction: We all want our kids to eat right, and it isn't easy. We should be concerned. Too much sugar is readily available and it can cause serious... published 7 months ago
73Catch 'em Being Good - Praising Children Changes Behavior
by marisuewrites
Introduction: Over-Criticizing? Instead of criticizing, catch 'em being good! Just as praising an employee increases their production, praising children improves their behavior! When parents come to me... published 7 months ago
77The Power of You: Changing Your Thoughts
by marisuewrites
Do you know people who always seem to be in a good mood, no matter what? You think "They're lucky! I wish I had their life!" But, wait. Take a closer look. It's not a matter of wishing, it's a matter of thinking! published 7 months ago
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