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I was looking for some leadership articles, and at the same time, something that may be applicable to the family as well. Look what I found; lifted from Ezine article directory. This is my 1,200th post, by the way. Read on, and be blessed! ----- The Man Who Would Not Lead His Family by Angie Lewis "My husband won't lead the family in bible study or prayer . He won't even discipline the children . What can I do?" "Is your husband a Christian?" "Oh, yes." She replied. "Have you talked with your husband about how you feel?" "Yes, I have told him until I am blue in the face about his lack of support in the home." "Well, that's the problem. You're telling him what he should do rather than allowing him to appreciate what his God -given responsibilities are. When a wife is bossy or naggy with her husband it makes him feel like a child. But he isn't married to his mother. You should allow your husb...

When what you are becoming crosses the thin line of your health issues and mental issues, diagnosis becomes a challenge, and the treatment may be quite difficult to administer. Those who have a problem are the first to quickly deny it, and those who are sick are first to say they are well. Here is one area when it involves both physical and mental problems, and how it can be helped. Read on... ----- 'Mood swings' could be a sign of bipolar disorder SINGAPORE: You're exuberant, upbeat and as happy as a lark one moment. Then, pessimistic and anxious the next. Before you brush it off as another regular mood swing, think again. You could be suffering from bipolar disorder, a mental disorder that affects approximately 0.5 to 2 per cent of the world's population, including celebrities such as funnyman Jim Carrey and Ben Stiller. Britney Spears ' recent erratic behaviour was also reportedly caused by bipolar disorder. Unlike depression which is characteri...

Image by Collaborative Law Institute of Texas via Flickr By Dr Bill Maier Watching your child go through a divorce can often feel worse than getting one yourself. Any parent who has had to help a child suffer through a divorce knows how devastating it can be for everyone involved. It’s easy to point fingers and pass judgment, but that’s not what your child needs most. During these times, the best you can do is to first make sure your own emotions are in check. Then, carefully choose your words and actions. Your job is to help diffuse anger and frustration, and to bring a healthy perspective. Blaming only causes more resentment, when forgiveness is the only road to true healing. Sometimes, young children are involved, and someone needs to be there for them, helping them navigate the feelings of pain and resentment they may be experiencing. A clear head and a helping hand is what people most need during tough times. And you may be the only one who can offer that. From TOD...

Image by Jeffry B via Flickr By Dr Bill Maier It’s always tough to hear that someone’s getting a divorce . But what about when that “someone” is your child? There’s nothing quite as devastating as a divorce in the family and when your own child is involved the pain and shock can feel unbearable. You want to protect them but you don’t know how. The best you can do is to simply be there for them — physically and emotionally. Your first step should be to discern whether there’s any chance of reconciliation. You might even encourage them to postpone the divorce until they’ve had a chance to go through marital counselling. But keep in mind that the decision isn’t yours to make. If they decide to go through with the divorce, give your unconditional support and stay with them. Be ready with advice and counsel but only when asked. Above all, don’t pass judgment — on your child or their spouse. What they need is support, not more guilt. From TODAY, Voices - Thursday, 06-May-2010...

By Dr Bill Maier What would you say is your biggest struggle as a parent? Many parents might point to television and other media . Others might say peer pressure — and that is a big one. The wrong kind of friends can do irreparable harm to our kids’ future. Still others might point to drugs or alcohol — especially if there’s a history of abuse. These are all real concerns, but for most of us, our biggest struggle as parents is our own emotional inadequacies. We carry a lot of psychological wounds and baggage from our childhood, and don’t always know how to handle problems when these occur. That’s why it’s so important to read and research advice from those who have already been through what we’re in the midst of. There are lots of great resources on the market, if we could just take the time to look. From TODAY, Voices - Wednesday, 05-May-2010 ----- Related articles by Zemanta Teen Girls and Drugs: A New Crisis? (lifescript.com) The Effects of Smoking: De...