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  Earth is finishing up its warmest year in the past 174 years, and very likely the past 125,000. Unyielding heat waves broiled Phoenix and Argentina. Wildfires raged across Canada. Flooding in Libya killed thousands. Wintertime ice cover in the dark seas around Antarctica was at  unprecedented lows . This year’s global temperatures did not just beat prior records. They left them in the dust. From June through November, the mercury spent month after month soaring off the charts. December’s temperatures have largely remained above normal: Much of the Northeastern United States is expecting springlike conditions this week. That is why scientists are already sifting through evidence — from oceans, volcanic eruptions, even pollution from cargo ships — to see whether this year might reveal something new about the climate and what we are doing it. Title: The Urgent Need for Collective Action: Addressing Global Warming Introduction: Global warming, a consequence of human activities, ...

  Did your partner change after becoming daddy to a baby girl? Or was he changed after becoming daddy to a little boy? The results of a new study say that  daughters   help dads become more generous, charitable and giving The  research literature  is becoming increasingly clear about the substantial importance of fathers in the lives of their children. Unfortunately,  far too many children  in the United States and throughout the world experience father loss. As discussed previously on this blog, father loss can negatively impact children in a variety of different ways,  even on a biological level . Compounding this issue are  myths about fatherhood  that are perpetuated in our society, including those that can lead to misleading assumptions about dads that can diminish the contributions active fathers make in the lives of their children. To promote healthy family functioning and child development, we need to readily  acknowledge th...

  5 Reasons Your Kids Don’t Talk To You try to talk to him, but he just grunts a one-word reply.” “I never know what’s going on in school, my kids never say anything more than, ‘fine’ or ‘ok.'” So frustrating, right? You make the effort and are met with silence. Unfortunately, we can’t change our kids, but we can change the way we interact with them. Take a look at this list and see if any might apply to you. Then, give some of the alternatives a try. 5 reasons your kids don’t talk to you (and what to try instead): You solve their problems: Parents often assume that their children want advice or solutions to their problems. Instead of listening to the child and hearing their point of view, we jump in with our own opinions and thoughts. Ask, “do you want help solving this problem?” Encourage  brainstorming and problem-solving Let your child try their own ideas, even if it might not be the perfect solution You talk too much: If you child is more introverted, they may need time t...

12 Ways to Prepare Your Kids to Lead Happy, Successful Lives Every parent wants to raise their children in a way that prepares them to live fulfilled, happy, productive lives. I'm trying to be the best mother in the world. Then life's reality hits. Many people, like myself, get a little lazy and lax on some of the rules and guidance children need.  Wrong. Put down that child rearing book. I've done the homework for you and listed the 12 scientifically proven best ways to set your kids up for success, both personally and professionally. This advice works for children at any age. 1. Move to the best neighborhood you can afford. 2. Become a happier and less stressed person yourself 3. Make them do chores. 4. Make your kids read daily and learn math at early age 5. Set high expectations. 6. Praise them correctly. 7. Create family rituals. 8. Teach them to be "gritty." 9. Help them build meaningful relationships. 10. Teach them to be all-around healthy. 11. Give them b...

  Children are Mirrors I know a certain set of parents that have grown increasingly frustrated at their child’s irrational bedtime fears. These parents are tired, confused, and frankly annoyed. The bedtime fears are so ridiculous. Every time we they are awakened from needed and restful sleep by one of these fears they get more and more offended. You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Now, I know what you might be thinking … “Hey, what a great Bible verse to share with your child to help them put their trust in the Lord.” Except, that passage wasn’t written to kids struggling with bedtime fears. It was written to parents in Judah by the prophet Isaiah. Parents who had failed to trust the LORD. 
Grown men and women who feared what the future held. 
Men and women filled with anxiety and worry that God might not deliver them. The Lord answered my prayer. Just not the way I ...

  The Divine Feminine: Benefits of Connecting to It  The concept of the divine feminine is rooted in ancient spiritual and religious traditions, and is now gaining mainstream attention as a way to balance and heal our world. So what is the divine feminine, and why is it important to connect with it? At its core, the divine feminine represents the feminine energy and qualities that exist within all of us, regardless of gender. This energy is often associated with nurturing, intuition, creativity, and emotional depth. It is also linked to the cycles of nature, the moon, and the earth. By connecting with the divine feminine, we can tap into a source of inner wisdom and strength that can help us navigate life's challenges with greater grace and ease. Here are some of the potential benefits of connecting to the divine feminine: 1. Increased self-awareness and self-acceptance. When we connect with the feminine energy within us, we become more attuned to our emotions, desires, and i...