Positive consequences Rewards for good behavior do not need to be elaborate. Giving your child a hug, praising her, playing a game that she likes, letting her choose a book to read, or collecting beads or stickers  is often enough. The most effective method is to reward frequently, but not necessarily for everything or every … Read more

From the elevated site that Pierre L’Enfant described as “a pedestal waiting for a monument,” the dignified Capitol has stood unwavering as the symbol of American democracy throughout its 200-year history. From the legislative session called by President Jefferson in 1803 to approve the Louisiana Purchase through to the House of Representatives’ vote in 1998 … Read more

Events in the US Capitol’s History 1787 The US Constitution authorizes the establishment of a federal district to be the seat of the American government. 1791 George Washington selects the site for the new Capitol, with his city planner, Pierre Charles L’Enfant, on Jenkins Hill, 88 ft (27 m) above the Potomac River. George Washington … Read more

Winters in the High country can be a lot of fun for young, and young at heart, as well. As some of us get a little age on us, however, we’re not as brave and adventurous as we once were. When my husband, Sam, and I first moved our family to the mountains, we played … Read more

The consultant for your relationship is showing up here! And she is waiting to answer your toughest questions… My husband and I both work at home. However, he thinks his job is more important; therefore, I have to run the errand and take care of the children. How to divide these works equally? It is … Read more

When my best friend passed away, her children and I both wallowed in despair. Afterwards, we found that we need the heal each other. Barrie and I met each other in the line of people queuing for lunch at school in the autumn 1975, two 3rd grade pupils united due to the mutual antipathy towards … Read more

You’ll have an easier time cooking as you learn about more flavors and the ingredients that provide them. Take time to notice the odors in the foods you are eating, taking note of smells that you don’t recognize. Next time you’re eating out, order a dish you’re not familiar with and try to guess its … Read more

Say your Aunt Suzie sends you a jar of her famous (or is it infamous?) homemade quince jelly. What to do with it? Someone suggests that you try it with Manchego cheese and crackers and, sure enough, the combination is delicious. But why? One potential explanation can be found in the history of the ingredients: … Read more

1. Rice, Wheat, Grains ≅ Congee, Cream of Wheat, Porridge A billion people eat congee daily, but you’re unlikely to find it on many restaurant menus in the United States, for the same reason that “porridge” and “gruel” don’t appear very often: it’s a dish meant to stretch the filling power of a few cheap … Read more

Q: My child keeps coming home crying, telling me he’s been left out. What can I do? A: Not knowing whether he’ll be welcomed or rejected by friends can be both upsetting and anxiety-provoking, since each day brings uncertainty about what he’ll face. While falling out with friends is common at his age, the situation … Read more

Friendship skills A complex activity It may seem that making friends just happens, an effortless side effect of your child playing with others and having fun. However, underneath this apparently simple activity, a host of personal and social skills are being tried and tested. Give and take Your child’s ability to share, developed gradually between … Read more

  Melinda Bryan might best be described as a young woman with an old soul At least when it comes to music and family traditions Since childhood, Melinda’s heart strings have been pulled tightly by traits she inherited from her ancestors such as a love for gospel music and a deep compassion for others. She … Read more

  When I was growing up, I distinctly remember the day my family got a dog. We went to a local humane society where my sisters and I picked him out. His name was Charlie. He was a great dog. I think he was a mix of cocker spaniel and something else. For all intents … Read more

  When planning a wedding, important decisions must be made well in advance. Countless people will become involved in the planning strategies, including family, friends, church staff, florist, photographer, caterer and too many others to list. It is vital that each one knows what is expected and what he or she can expect from the … Read more

Shauna Godwin was just one of many future brides who have walked into South’s Clothiers at the Boone Mall in search of the perfect wedding dress. Months later, following numerous consultations and fittings, Shauna had only to glance into a mirror to see that she had, indeed, found the perfect gown. On Sept, 10, 2011, … Read more

A healthy diet is crucially important to your child’s health, development, growth, and well-being, and it is important to ensure that he is getting all the nutrients he needs in the form of healthy, regular meals. But healthy doesn’t mean boring! Tempt your child with fun, delicious meals. Q: What is the most important part … Read more

Snacks and treats don’t have to be unhealthy to be tempting and delicious, and with the right ingredients, they can form a nutritious and integral part of your child’s well-balanced diet. Used judiciously, too, they add important variety to your child’s diet, and encourage little ones to experiment with a wider range of flavors. Q: … Read more

In a nice evening, my husband and I went shopping to not only find something funny but also buy a bed, tiles for the bathroom or decoration stuff. But my God, I couldn’t remember the list when Angus’s stinging problem was stuck in my head. Angus is our dearest son. He is teenager, the complicated … Read more

The first time Angus took his girlfriend to our home was failed when we were happy to review the memorable timeline of his childhood: the first chickenpox, or the first time riding a bike, or the first time involved in an accident. I still found difficult to face with the matter that my son had … Read more

Time flies when your child is a toddler and before you know it you will be planning for her first day at school. If she has been getting used to spending time with other children, you may also notice an increasing hunger to try new things or a need to be constantly stimulated by new … Read more