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• 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 10Feb2012, viewed 8 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 09Feb2012, viewed 137 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 08Feb2012, viewed 14 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 08Feb2012, viewed 13 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 02Feb2012, viewed 9 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 01Feb2012, viewed 97 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 31Jan2012, viewed 5 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 30Jan2012, viewed 8 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 20 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 30 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 6 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 17 times

• Entertaining Small Children In A Queue At Disney World
  A visit to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, often involves a lot of waiting in a queue. How do you keep small stroller-bound children entertained while you wait?
  Published 08Feb2012, viewed 17 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 20 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 70 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 37 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 174 times

• Some Of The Sights In And Around Orlando: Beyond Theme Parks
  Orlando, Florida, may have a lot of theme parks that are very popular tourist destinations, but there's more to this beautiful city than that - there's lots for visitors to enjoy!
  Published 07Jan2012, viewed 76 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 51 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 47 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 100 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 84 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 69 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 93 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 96 times

• The Causes of Chronic Insomnia Are Often Hard To Determine
  Insomnia has a range of causes, both physical, psychological and a combination of both. However, once you know the cause, you can find the cure.
  Published 07Aug2011, viewed 73 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 118 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 81 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 126 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 98 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 103 times

• Insomnia Could Be The Main Cause Of Depression
  Some experts think that depression causes sleeping problems. However, it is more likely that sleeping problems such as insomnia cause depression.
  Published 17Jul2011, viewed 123 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 145 times

• Vegan Chocolate: Who Said Being Healthy Had To Be Boring?
  Vegan chocolate may seem like wanting to have your cake and eat it too. But it's easier than you think to find vegan chocolate - and to make a vegan chocolate cake.
  Published 22Jun2011, viewed 180 times

• Who Was Maria Montessori?
  Montessori child care and education centres are very popular, but how did this educational movement start?
  Published 18Jun2011, viewed 127 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 267 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 180 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 201 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 229 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 143 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 131 times

• Sun-Soaked Super-Fruit From The Australian Bush Found In Kakadu Complex: An Introduction
  "Kakadu Complex" contains a number of native Australian fruits that can easily qualify as super fruits because of their antioxidant levels - but, even so, some Australians aren't aware of the health benefits of what grows in the Bush.
  Published 31Mar2011, viewed 271 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 189 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 186 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 191 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 234 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 408 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 208 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 430 times

• Reasons Why a Child Wants to Learn
  Learning is what a child needs while he is still young.
  Published 03Feb2010, viewed 508 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 513 times

• The Two Most Crucial Stage of a Child's Development
  A child undergoes two important stages in her life in order to attain his full potential.
  Published 19Jan2010, viewed 871 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 461 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 679 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 488 times

• A Child's Sensitive Periods
  "tantrums of the sensitive periods external manifestations of an unsatisfied need." (Maria Montessori)
  Published 21Dec2009, viewed 430 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 469 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 428 times

• How to choose the Right Montessori Preschool For You
  What is Montessori Preschool and why Friday's Child Montessori is the best choice for your child.
  Published 22Nov2009, viewed 385 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 851 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 743 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 242 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 1216 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 232 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 296 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 637 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 531 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 520 times

• The real causes of Back Pain are not what you think...
  The real causes of constant back pain are more complex then stiff muscles or a misaligned spine. Find out why your back really hurts, and what you can do to fix it...
  Published 30Nov2005, viewed 593 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 718 times

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