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Does Your Doctor Pay Attention to You? 10 Ways to Know
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Linda Mintle
You wait for the doctor to come in to the exam room. The wait seems like an eternity. The table is cold and so are you because the gown is so thin. You wish he would just show up. He does. He barely makes eye contact, writes notes on his computer, hands you a prescription…
Guest Blogger Wendy Griffith Asks, Are You Worth the Price of Dinner?
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Linda Mintle
Anchor woman,Wendy Griffith’ feels strongly about men and dinner dates. Read her guest blog and let us know. Do you agree? In today’s world, it can sometimes be confusing about who pays on a date. Stop right there! Ladies, there should be no confusion. The man pays. Yes, there are exceptions but in general, especially…
Stressed? Do You Have the Resources?
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Linda Mintle
Today’s blog is a a video blog on how to reduce stress using your resources. Of course, your greatest resource is your relationship with God. He is always with you, empowers you through His Holy Spirit and will walk you through the most difficult days. There are also other resources to use as well. Take…
Stressed? Take A Holistic Approach to Self-Care During the Holidays
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Linda Mintle
It’s hard not to feel stressed during the holiday season. There is so much to do–parties, cleaning, cooking, shopping and gift wrapping .. OK I am getting stressed just listing it all out! This season, don’t let stress get the best of you. Take care of yourself so you can at least enjoy the season.…
10 Tips to Deal With Difficult Family Members During the Holidays
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Linda Mintle
1. Anticipate your reactions. Because of past experience with those difficult family members, you know what to expect. So, anticipate how you will react ahead of time. Think it through. Imagine a scenario and how you will respond. This anticipation can help you feel in control of problematic situations. 2. Pick your battles. There will…
10 No Nos For Holiday Office Parties
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Linda Mintle
It’s that time of year. Holiday office parties are on the calendar. So what should you keep in mind in order to insure you don’t make a fool of yourself or get in trouble? Here’s my list. I suggest you check it twice–don’t be naughty, be nice! 1) Don’t say NO to going. Yes, you…
Calculate The Probability of Your Newborn Becoming Obese
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Linda Mintle
When you hold that beautiful new baby in your arms, you are probably not thinking about childhood obesity. But maybe you should. Researchers at the Imperial College London have developed an on-line calculator that strongly predicts a baby’s probability of becoming obese during childhood. Here is how it works. You need this data: Child’s birth…
Breast Feeding Baby Doll: Would You Buy It?
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Linda Mintle
Looking for a special doll for your young daughter this Christmas? Well, there is one that has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. It’s called Breast Milk Baby and is sold through Berjuan Toys for $89.00. The doll comes with an apron type top that a little girl puts on over her clothes. Two…
Can a One-Year-Old Be Influenced By TV Viewing?
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Linda Mintle
If the TV is on in a room, do infants pay attention to it? If so, does it influence them? Researchers at Tufts University say YES! One-year-olds can be influenced by messages from television. Infants pick up on the emotional signals they observe and actually base decisions on them. Here is what has been found:…
5 Tips To Help Control Your Anger
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Linda Mintle
Are you easily angered? Do you have a low tolerance for frustration. Does any little thing annoy and frustrate you? Are you tired of feeling out of control? If so, consider these five tips: 1) Take a 20 minute time-out from an angry situation. Walk away, practice deep breathing to calm down your body. Come…
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