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For many marriages, the holidays can be a burden to dysfunctional marital relationships. Did you know that most dysfunctional married-couples separate, during this time of year? Such data reveals that these couples tend to follow through with the formal divorce actions.  There are many reasons as to why it is believed that couples struggle to remain married--just before and during traditional holidays. I have spoken to "many" straight married women who, let's blame it on the traditional holidays, complain of declines of spousal-bonding and productive emotions. Out of such discussions, these women truly believe the following actions are sure signs that believed straight-husbands may actually be gay or bisexual: Such men refuse to take time out of their plans to be with their wife or immediate family or wife and child(ren).  Such men plan quality time with their male friends instead of with the above mentioned. Such men whine that their wives spend too much time wit...

Source: Author Unknown. nd.  Reprinted without comment. Materials: Baking Soda  Cornstarch  Water Wax Paper Rolling Pin Measuring Cup Cookie Cutters Spoon  Pan In a pan put 1 cup of cornstarch and 2 cups (1 lb. pkg) baking soda. Mix them thoroughly. Add one and one-fourth cups of cold water. Place on heat and boil one minute to consistency of moist mashed potatoes. Stir constantly, and be careful as to not over cook. Turn out of pan onto a plate. Cover with a damp cloth until the mixture cools enough to handle. When cool, knead as you would bread or cookie dough.  DO NOT FLOUR BOARD! Roll out on wax paper to depth of 1/4". Cut with cookie cutters to make decorative patterns. Insert a small stick (wider than a toothpick) into each ornament.  You have just created holes for hanging ornaments. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes at 350F. They may also dry by laying them on paper over night. [Baking them is much faste...

Be on a mission of reading literature: Who is the author? Are there other books by the author? A series of books? What is the author's point of view of information given? Why is she/he providing such information (to get a point across, to share real facts, to allow you to make an opinion)?  Reading a variety of literature allows you to  understand new information to participate in learning in any group setting (in your own community, in a group or community that you would like to be a part of). make sense of the world around you. communicate your thoughts and opinions, creatively. be able to help others, if necessary. discuss things in a more consistent order. Think. Read a book each day!!!

Today's teens are between the age of 12 - 18 (some adults even go further in age to 20). Well, at least we know the legal age of being an adult ... right?  How do you introduce book reading habits to a teen? Here are a few suggestions offered by Michall Jeffers ( WashingtonFamily.com, 2013) : Try forming a teen book club or a parent-child book club. Allow your teen to help out.Choose reading aloud and solo reading activities. My suggestion is to include both forms of reading styles.  I prefer for students to read aloud, giving everyone an opportunity. Create a quiet zone rule for your book club. And other rules as needed, stick with them or revise them as needed. Include other fine arts habits when reading a book that your teen particularly enjoys. It would be a good idea to ask your child's public school teacher for a book list of all books that will be read throughout the academic year. Read them before your child does.  Is it appropriate reading materials for ...

Source: Article written by CNNMoney.co, Aug. 2012 Visit your local library. Note: Only one person can have access to an e-book copy at one time. You may also have to wait for a new title and bestsellers. Visit www.gutenberg.org, www.openlibrary.org, and www.manybooks.net Use "free books" or "$0.00" for searches such as on www.bn.com, www.hundredzeros.com Borrow e-books at sites like www.booklending.com and www.ebookfling.com Looking for new and independent writers try www.free-ebooks.net (no-cost books) Also, you may download a free digital book sampler of a printed book at www.scholastic.com/discovermore

Read every day, lead a better life: Every child has the right to read, www.scholastic.com/ReadEveryDay Make certain that your child understand what he/she is reading: homework directions, in-class assignments, etc.  In order to complete math assignments, you must first read the directions, and, then, solve the math problem by reading it. Teach your child(ren) to read a math problem; it's just like reading a good mystery story. Five Reasons Kids--and Parent--Embrace E-Books They're instantly engaging. An interactive experience. They motivate reluctant readers. They're easy to take traveling, especially during family-bonding time. They save a trip to the bookstore. They save money. E-books tend to be cheaper than printed books.  Source:  Scholastic Instructor (2013, Summer) Have you read a book to your child this week?

Company theme: Read Literature in the Presence of a Child 8/22-9/22, yearly. Have you read my journal-memoir, The Script in My Box: A Journal of Forgiveness ? It is an appropriate read for any family. Never read stories to children that you don't enjoy yourself. Don't get too comfortable while reading aloud a new book. You may become drowsy. Don't be surprised if your kids interrupt with a lot of questions. WHYYYYY :) Try to answer his/her questions immediately. One question at a time, this means taking turns if there are more than one child listening. Don't confuse quantity with quality. A shorter story time is better than an inappropriate or hurried time. Don't try to compete with TV. Make certain that the TV is off before your unique household's read-aloud time. Change the mood or the setting: outside, indoors, etc. Have a set time for bed time, chores, and other activities. Make story time a consistent time for your household. Keep track of a subjec...

This is a family discussion about college debt and higher learning participations. (Black History Month) Discussion takes place after my published book, The Script in My Box: A Journal of Forgiveness Sherlene : You didn’t understand, but it’s true! I was “right” in demanding to finish my college degree at DE State U, but as you know they wouldn’t allow me to. Family : Well, you know that most of us weren’t able to complete college. So, we didn’t know how to help you. We told you to just find a job – any job, but you said… Sherlene : (interrupts) I said that I really needed to finish up. I want to tell all of you something, today. What I didn’t tell you was that I had sponsors (government sponsors) that were helping me to fund the whole thing –my education and the center. They were going to help me get the resources to open the center (in Chestertown). I made a contract with them indicating that I would get my degree: and, then, open the center. Since it didn’t happen, they...

From the Editor It's Pancake Day, have a blessed Shrove Tuesday!  Announcement: Derek Duba, a White male, is looking for his birth parents. He was born July 19, 1983 @ 9:52 p.m. at Victory Memorial Hospital in Waukegan, IL. Fortunately, he was adopted on July 25, 1983. He may be reached at saraduba@rocketmail.com The NewMonday Show Last night we discussed the completion of family land divisions. Why do you believe that God (Yahweh, Allah) felt it was important to record such information? I believe because God wanted the later generations to know that he had kept his promises: New faith believing families need new lands. sherleneonline.org 24/7 Let's talk REAL TALK ABOUT PARENTAL LOVE Valentine's Day is approaching. Current national polls indicate that most American unique households have single parents. So, that means that there will probably be many single parents on this special day. I would like to share a poem about being a mother or a "Big ...

From the Editor In this edition, I would like to pause from the traditional holiday theme topics to discuss children and divorce. The NewMonday Show The new book within the Holy Bible (Book of Joshua) was introduced. The discussion included the meaning of scarlet, harlot, and Joshua. (:  I welcome you to listen 24/7 at sherleneonline.org Let's talk Helping Children to Cope with Divorce Source: The Parent Institute (n.d.) parentinstitute.com Did you know that half of all children in the U.S. will spend some part of childhood living in a single-parent household.  There should be a partnership with your child's school (school counselor, trusted teacher), you and your former spouse, and external friends or family to support not only you, but also the child(ren) involved. The school should have documentation of both parents on the child's student records. The goal is to make certain that each child knows that they are loved by both parents. If th...