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  • A Singer Prepares
    How do you prepare yourself to sing in public, apart from taking a course of singing lessons? These simple tips will help you get ready before you go onstage.
    Published 20May2012, viewed 34 times
  • Weight Loss And The Mind
    The biggest issue when it comes to weight loss is not just a case of the right diet or exercise plan. Like many other issues, it's the mind and what we believe that really counts.
    Published 18May2012, viewed 30 times
  • The Wheel Thing
    Modern strollers certainly aren't like the things that modern parents had to ride in back in the 1970s, with the wheel design being one of the most important innovations.
    Published 16May2012, viewed 11 times
  • Things To Do With An Old Newspaper
    If you've got small children, a newspaper might be even more useful once you've finished reading it.
    Published 09May2012, viewed 28 times
  • Singing For Children
    If you've ever struggled while learning to sing as an adult, you may be keen to spare your children the same sort of hassles and teach them how to sing when they're still young. There is plenty a parent can do to help a child gain a love for singing.
    Published 05May2012, viewed 24 times
  • The Importance Of Grieving
    Our society has fewer acceptable ways of expressing grief than it used to, but unresoved grief can cause emotional and even physical problems if not dealt with.
    Published 05May2012, viewed 25 times
  • Strollers And Siblings
    What do you have to look out for when you choose a stroller and you have two children, whether they're twins or several years apart?
    Published 04May2012, viewed 12 times
  • Easter Activities For Montessori Parents
    Easter isn't just about chocolate. Some traditional activities aren't suitable for the Southern Hemisphere, but there are plenty of Easter activities that are great for stimulating a child's learning and are fun at the same time.
    Published 28Apr2012, viewed 21 times
  • Singing For Laughs
    Singing for laughs is an art form that is really worth learning, as it's a real hit with an audience.
    Published 29Apr2012, viewed 19 times
  • Ways To Beat Anxiety
    Anxiety disorders are very common, but there are a number of things we can do to help deal with this problem.
    Published 26Apr2012, viewed 16 times
  • Preparing For A Day At Disney World
    It's easy to forget something in the excitement of taking small children to Disney World. This checklist should help.
    Published 25Apr2012, viewed 37 times
  • Teaching Children To Be Kind
    Montessori education aims to produce children who are good citizens, but parents of preschoolers need to remember that kindness begins at home.
    Published 21Apr2012, viewed 22 times
  • What Do I Do With My Hands?
    Singers who are just starting out often wonder what on earth they are supposed to do with their hands during the performance, and need a bit of help working out what do do.
    Published 20Apr2012, viewed 28 times
  • Don't Let Fear Rule Your Life
    A lot of problems that see people seeking help from hypnotherapy come from fear dominating their lives. But it doesn't have to be this way.
    Published 18Apr2012, viewed 40 times
  • Stroller Safety
    You shouldn't skimp on safety when it comes to choosing a stroller for your child, whether it's your own stroller or a rental one. There are certain safety features all parents should look out for.
    Published 14Apr2012, viewed 15 times
  • Teaching Road Safety
    When you're out walking - even down to the corner store - take the chance to teach your children about road safety even if they're far too young to cross the road solo yet.
    Published 13Apr2012, viewed 20 times
  • Musical Terms Explained For Singers
    Musical terms are often confusing to singers and many don't bother. But learning what some of the terms in sheet music mean can really help your singing performance.
    Published 12Apr2012, viewed 21 times
  • Dealing With Panic Attacks
    Panic attacks are very common and a number of ways are available for treating them, ranging from hypnosis and aromatherapy through to medication.
    Published 11Apr2012, viewed 40 times
  • Strollers For Dads
    Baby strollers aren't just for moms to push - modern ones have been designed with a lot of features that suit fathers as well.
    Published 07Apr2012, viewed 24 times
  • A Child-Safe Montessori Home
    The demands of keeping your home child-safe and setting it up Montessori style for young learners may seem to conflict at times, but they don't have to.
    Published 06Apr2012, viewed 21 times
  • Bel Canto Singing Explained
    Bel Canto singing is an advanced technique that was originally developed for opera but can be applied to pop and rock singing as well.
    Published 05Apr2012, viewed 31 times
  • What Are Panic Attacks?
    What are panic attacks and how do you know if you're having one? What are the signs and the symptoms of a panic attack?
    Published 31Mar2012, viewed 43 times
  • From The Seat Of A Stroller
    Although parents have been taking their children to and through Florida for centuries, the way these children have been carried has changed dramatically.
    Published 30Mar2012, viewed 38 times
  • The Art Of Reading Aloud
    Reading aloud should be something that every parent does with their children. Your child is never too young or too old to be read to!
    Published 28Mar2012, viewed 25 times
  • Karaoke Singing Tips
    Karaoke is fun, but you need to be prepared so you don't end up making a public idiot of yourself at the office do.
    Published 25Mar2012, viewed 51 times
  • The Milton Method of Hypnotherapy
    The Milton Method is a method sometimes used by hypnotherapists to establish rapport, help induce a trance and implant suggestions. But what is it?
    Published 24Mar2012, viewed 54 times
  • Baby Stroller Exercises
    A vacation is no excuse for getting out of shape. Use a baby stroller to stay in shape, even in queues at Disney World.
    Published 23Mar2012, viewed 31 times
  • Neurolinguistic Programming: What Is It?
    NLP or neuro-linguistic programming is one of the techniques used by hypnotherapists to challenge and change thinking and ultimately change behaviour. But what is it?
    Published 22Mar2012, viewed 49 times
  • Different Types Of Singers
    The human voice comes with a variety of different vocal ranges. If you don't know if you're a soprano, a counter-tenor or a bass, find out the difference between them all.
    Published 19Mar2012, viewed 58 times
  • Messy Play
    Children need a chance to explore substances and textures without worrying about mess. A messy play day is an ideal way to let them do that.
    Published 18Mar2012, viewed 68 times
  • Air Travel With Children Is An Adventure!
    You may be a jaded traveller but for a small child, going through an airport is just part of the adventure. If you see the process through your child's eyes, it becomes a bit of fun.
    Published 16Mar2012, viewed 210 times
  • The Art Of Singing In A Group
    Singing in a group isn't quite like singing solo. Group singing comes in a number of different styles, and each method has its own challenges.
    Published 11Mar2012, viewed 40 times
  • Maths Fun At Home
    You don't need specialised Montessori sensory materials to help your child learn maths at home. If you look around what you already have, you are likely to find something that will support your child's maths learning.
    Published 10Mar2012, viewed 233 times
  • Dr Braid: The First Real Hypnotherapist
    Hypnotherapy is very popular for treating a range of mental/emotional problems but very little is known by most people about the doctor who pioneered the techniques used today, the Scotsman Dr James Braid.
    Published 09Mar2012, viewed 55 times
  • Airport Survival Tips For Parents
    Your vacation starts the moment you get to the airport you're departing from. Even here, parents need to think ahead to save themselves some hassles that can arise when travelling with small children.
    Published 09Mar2012, viewed 43 times
  • Proper Posture For Singing
    Once you've learned how to sing, it's time to perform. You should give some thought to your posture, as this really adds to your onstage presence. And what DO you do with your hands when you're singing in public?
    Published 03Mar2012, viewed 60 times
  • Techniques Used By Hypnotherapists
    Some people approach hypnotherapy with trepidation and a little suspicion, thanks to the stereotypes in their minds. However, a proper clinical therapist is a long way from the stereotypes of the stage hypnotist and Svengali.
    Published 02Mar2012, viewed 137 times
  • Routines Are Important
    Routines may seem to be against the Montessori principle of self-directed learning, but all children need structure and order to feel secure.
    Published 01Mar2012, viewed 42 times
  • Disney Rental Strollers Built For Two
    What do you need to look out for in a rental stroller if you have two children who are still at the age that they need to ride in a stroller?
    Published 29Feb2012, viewed 54 times
  • Singing Tips: How To Breathe
    To sing better, you need to know how to breathe properly, as signing is all about controlled breathing. But how do you breathe properly? Isn't breathing instinctive?
    Published 13Feb2012, viewed 54 times
  • Common Phobias
    Phobias are often treated as a joke by wordsmiths who take delight in making up odd phobias. But if you suffer from one of the many common phobias, it's no joke at all.
    Published 11Feb2012, viewed 81 times
  • Safety In The Water
    Water is an important part of Montessori education, but parents need to be aware of the safety issues involved with young children and water, and should have rules in place to keep children safe from drowning.
    Published 10Feb2012, viewed 28 times
  • Baby Strollers Past And Present
    Over the years, the look of the baby strollers trundling around Orlando and Disney World in Florida have changed greatly.
    Published 09Feb2012, viewed 53 times
  • How Humans Sing
    Most of us take our respiratory systems for granted. But when we take singing lessons, it pays to know something about the different parts and the role they play when we sing.
    Published 04Feb2012, viewed 57 times
  • The Origins Of Hypnotherapy
    Hypnotherapy has been used since the early days of psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, with even the Father of Psychology Sigmund Freud using it as part of his treatment methods.
    Published 03Feb2012, viewed 123 times
  • TV Or Not TV?
    Love it or hate it, TV and other forms of telecommunications are here to stay, and they can be difficult for parents to negotiate. Parents often need guidelines to help them set boundaries and make policies about screen time for their children.
    Published 01Feb2012, viewed 69 times
  • Preparing For Your Day Out At Disney World
    A trip to Disney World with small children can be the vacation of a lifetime, but it pays to be prepared to ensure that the trip is as hassle-free as possible.
    Published 18Jan2012, viewed 222 times
  • Orlando: An Introduction To The City
    You'd be forgiven for thinking that Orlando sprung up after Disney World was built in the 1970s. However, this Florida city has been around for a lot longer than that.
    Published 23Dec2011, viewed 70 times
  • There's More To Orlando Than Disney World!
    A lot of families with small children think about going to Orlando, Florida on vacation. Disney World is the main attraction in this city, but it isn't the only thing for families to do in this city.
    Published 17Dec2011, viewed 72 times
  • Montessori Myths and Facts
    A lot of myths are in circulation about Montessori education and how children learn using this system. Learn what's myth and what's fact about this teaching and learning method, and what it means for your child.
    Published 03Sep2011, viewed 150 times
  • Some Ways To Overcome Sleep Disorders
    In many cases, you can overcome what's stopping you getting to sleep by making a few changes in your lifestyle, diet and routine. Insomnia and lack of sleep can be overcome!
    Published 25Aug2011, viewed 108 times
  • A Lack Of Sleep Is Hard To Hide
    You might think that you're getting enough sleep, but a lack of sleep is more common than you might think these days.
    Published 14Aug2011, viewed 95 times
  • The Causes Of Insomnia
    A number of things can lie behind a sleeping problem. However, once you've found the cause, you can find the cure.
    Published 13Aug2011, viewed 116 times
  • Sleep Disorders And Children
    Insomnia doesn't just affect adults. Children often have problems sleeping, too. Teaching children good sleep habits can help clear up many sleep disorders early and lead to a lifetime of good sleep.
    Published 12Aug2011, viewed 116 times
  • Sleep Apnea Is One Of The Most Deadly Sleep Disorders
    One of the most alarming and serious sleep disorders known today is sleep apnea (sleep apnoea in British spelling). Not many people are aware of this condition, even though broken sleep is the least dangerous of its consequences.
    Published 05Aug2011, viewed 161 times
  • Don't Lose Sleep Over Insomnia
    Insomnia (lack of sleep) is by far the most common sleep disorder, and it has a range of causes and consequences. However, most people can take a few easy steps to overcome this sleep disorder.
    Published 05Aug2011, viewed 98 times
  • Coping With Partners' Sleep Disorders
    It's not just the person with insomnia who suffers when someone can't sleep. Usually, the partner of the insomniac ends up losing sleep as well, which can cause relationship problems.
    Published 04Aug2011, viewed 140 times
  • Sleep Disorders and Parasomnias
    Not all sleep disorders involve wakefulness. In some sleep disorders, the sufferer is, technically, asleep, but they are still dangerous and disturbing for the whole family.
    Published 31Jul2011, viewed 128 times
  • Top 5 Best Ways To Cure Insomnia At Home
    Having problems getting to sleep? Don't despair - there are a number of things you can do at home to help overcome your insomnia.
    Published 17Jul2011, viewed 121 times
  • Too Noisy For Montessori?
    Some parents wonder if their child is too rumbunctious for a Montessori child care centre, especially when they see how ordered a well-run centre is. But there's a reason for the order, and it's possible that any child - even yours - can fit in at a Montessori centre.
    Published 22Jun2011, viewed 174 times
  • Who Was Maria Montessori?
    Montessori child care and education centres are very popular, but how did this educational movement start?
    Published 18Jun2011, viewed 147 times
  • Children's Birthday Parties and Healthy Diets
    You might stick to a healthy diet most of the time for yourself and your child. But when your child's birthday rolls around and you want to host a party, does this mean that you have to compromise your dietary principles? What are you going to do?
    Published 08Jun2011, viewed 290 times
  • Cooking Beans, Peas and Lentils
    Bean, peas, lentils and other pulses often come recommended in healthy diets, especially vegetarian diets and the GAPS diet. But not many people tell you how to cook them. Learn all about the basics of cooking pulses, plus some tasty, healthy variations.
    Published 28May2011, viewed 200 times
  • What Is The GAPS Diet?
    Many people have discovered that the GAPS diet has helped their children live a healthier lifestyle that has even improved behavioural and learning difficulties. But what is the GAPS diet and what are its key features?
    Published 19May2011, viewed 251 times
  • Why You Need Magnesium In Your Diet
    Why is magnesium so important in the diet? And why is is important that we take our dietary magnesium in a form such as nano ionic magnesium, which is readily absorbed by the body?
    Published 06Apr2011, viewed 258 times
  • How to Use Magnesium Bath Flakes
    Magnesium bath flakes are great to use to create a home spa experience. Here's how to get the most benefit out of them.
    Published 03Apr2011, viewed 175 times
  • Transdermal Magnesium and Other Nutrients
    Does transdermal magnesium really work? Can minerals and other substances really get into the body via the skin? Skin isn't impermeable, and the idea that beneficial substances can be delivered via the skin is well known in the medical world.
    Published 01Apr2011, viewed 169 times
  • Understanding the Language of Cigar Reviews
    Many of the technical terms used in cigar reviews need some explanation so they can be understood by beginners. This guide explains the words used to describe the size, colour and shape of cigars, as well as some other technical terms.
    Published 30Mar2011, viewed 232 times
  • An Introduction to Cigar Reviews
    The novice smoker often needs a bit of an introduction into the world of cigar reviews and why they are neccessary. Understanding what goes into making and appreciating a good cigar will make the art of cigar smoking more familiar.
    Published 25Mar2011, viewed 210 times
  • Causes of Back Pain
    Back pain can be divided into two types, upper back pain and lower back pain. Pain in both parts of the back have a number of different causes. Learning the causes of back pain is the first step in treating back pain.
    Published 25Mar2011, viewed 208 times
  • Tips and Tricks to Treating Claustrophobia
    Are afraid of being confined in narrow spaces? Do you tremble every time the elevator closes? Then perhaps you have claustrophobia. Millions of people all over the world are affected by this condition. DonÕt be ashamed because this affects every person from all walks of life even professionals like doctors, soldiers, and lawyers.
    Published 17Mar2011, viewed 281 times
  • Effective Strategies to Quit Smoking
    We all know that smoking is an addiction that needs to be treated, as it is dangerous to health. Because it is an addiction, reasons to quit smoking may not be enough for any person to do it. It is a big problem almost every cigarette smoker faces
    Published 16Dec2010, viewed 466 times
  • Best Treatments for Anxiety - Where and How to Get Them
    Are you sick and tired of searching for anxiety treatments? Do you want an effective and permanent cure for it? Perhaps you are one of the millions taking anti-anxiety medications who hope to find a natural and safe treatment for panic attacks...
    Published 17Dec2010, viewed 233 times
  • The Drastic Decline of Magics in the first two Decades of the 21st Century.
    Magics are in decline the world over. Muddypond Green is one of the rare race of magics who still live and work in the woodlands of Kent, UK. She is an unkempt and occasionally bad-tempered kind of fae who does her best for the environment around her and all her hedgerow folk with charms, herbs, a little help from her friends and sheer determination.
    Published 10Feb2010, viewed 451 times
  • A Child's Right to Play
    Play is an inherent aspect of a child. Since birth, a child would not stop playing. It is his fundamental way of learning about himself, his family, his community and the world he lives in.
    Published 30Jan2010, viewed 544 times
  • A Very Good Choice When You Hire a Lighting Tower.
    Here is what you need to look for when seeking a premier manufacturer of Mobile lighting towers for hire. A main question to ask yourself is whether the design focuses on reliability, safety, functionality and overall cost of ownership.
    Published 30Dec2009, viewed 485 times
  • A Child's Absorbent Mind
    From the moment a child is born, he starts to take in all that is happening in his surroundings. He starts to notice his parents talking and tries to grasp the words that are coming out of his parent's mouth. He absorbs some of these words. He then attempts to mimic them. In a few months, he will say his first word, "mama".
    Published 22Dec2009, viewed 785 times
  • Why a Child Wants to be Independent
    From the time a child is born to the time he turns three, a child experiences meaningful changes. Some changes may be adorable and dynamic while some may be unpleasant and ghastly. The early stage of a child's life is essential. It will define his personality and character.
    Published 21Dec2009, viewed 525 times
  • A Child's Sensitive Periods
    "tantrums of the sensitive periods external manifestations of an unsatisfied need." (Maria Montessori)
    Published 21Dec2009, viewed 469 times
  • Montessori Childcare on the Gold Coast - what is the Best Option
    For those who live on the Gold Coast, is your existing childcare meeting your needs? There are three basic types of chilcare available to you. The choices you have are Traditional Preschool, In home Childcare or a Childcare facility, and Montessori Childcare on the Gold Coast.
    Published 10Dec2009, viewed 489 times
  • Nerang Chamber of Commerce Members Do You Already Market On The Internet?
    Any Nerang business owner who uses the Internet for any purpose, will discover that whether or not you intentionally organized an Internet marketing campaign, you may be marketing your products and services on the Internet already. This brief article examines some nuanced ways that Nerang Chamber of Commerce business owners may already market a business on the Internet.
    Published 11Nov2009, viewed 462 times
  • Fat loss meal planning for busy people
    Nowadays, people have busy lives. You don't have the time to plan meals or even think about preparing healthy foods or taking time to exercise. Your busy lifestyle is what leads you to becoming overweight or suffering from different illnesses. here's how to fix it ...
    Published 14Oct2009, viewed 915 times
  • Eating out and staying healthy.
    Eating healthily is a hard thing to do. People are constantly busy working, travelling, and doing whatever they need to do in their daily lives. With their busy lifestyles, they often fail to eat healthy and they usually resort to fast food. How can one be healthy if he or she constantly eats out?
    Published 13Oct2009, viewed 778 times
  • Fit at 50 and beyond
    At age 50, most people realize that they need to exercise and stay fit to be healthy and maintain their quality of life. Though this might seem too late, there are ways to revive the energy and revitalize the body ...
    Published 22Oct2009, viewed 262 times
  • How Stress Affects Weight Loss
    A lot of us reach a sticking point when we try to lose weight at some time, and if we don't understand what is happening and why, we may become discouraged about weight loss and give up, rather than finding out what is going on and doing something positive about it. Stress is the major key - find ways to manage stress. You can be guaranteed to lose weight if you do that.
    Published 15Sep2009, viewed 1267 times
  • Is Chocolate a Health Food?
    Here are more reasons from Fitness by Phone to eat pure chocolate so you can live a healthier happier life...
    Published 01Aug2008, viewed 246 times
  • Fat Loss in a Nutshell.
    An introductory discussion of why it is hard to shift stubborn body fat expecially for baby boomer women... To be followed by a series of articles
    Published 25Jul2008, viewed 317 times
  • How to restore healthy joints and cut inflammation 4 of 5
    What Causes Inflammation and Joint Pain? There are many causes of inflammation. Among these, the common causes are undoubtedly related to what you eat (or don’t eat, but should eat), your living and working environment, and the alignment of your joints.
    Published 22Jan2006, viewed 658 times
  • Why most health professionals can only give temporary back pain relief
    Physical therapists and manipulators have a lot of expertise in pushing vertebrae back into place. Some do it by gentle manipulation; others may use a lot of accelerative force. Some warm up the area beforehand, others just go straight for it. In most cases, the vertebrae are restored into alignment, and that awful back pain stops. Temporarily.
    Published 18Jan2006, viewed 552 times
  • The real causes of back pain - Article 2 in a series of 5.
    Medical statistics show that in the spinal area, the pain of the original injury can recur in 80% or more of cases without further obvious injury. So why does this happen? The answer to this question can be quite complex, but in simple terms, the spine loses its active stability subsystem due to the injury, and this stability does not spontaneously return once the injury has resolved.
    Published 17Jan2006, viewed 541 times
  • How to create fat burning vitality
    If your intention is to create vitality and fitness, or maybe it's to burn fat and lean up, or maybe it's all of these things and more, and you wish too achieve lasting results, it can be of great benefit to you, to be conscious of two aspects.
    Published 26Apr2005, viewed 736 times

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