Why is My Toddler So Angry? A picture -- especially one in motion --is worth more than a thousand words. There are plenty of instances where words do not need to be said to understand someone's emotions; their actions and facials expressions are more than enough. Screaming, shouting, pouting, crying, and furried eyebrows are reactions that are no stranger to toddlers, we expect them. However, there are times when we simply do not understand where it is coming from or the point of it.  They have arms and legs too and they will know how to use it! You...

Hi-Ho! It's off to work we go!  We all have those days – days when the to-do pile is taller than the desk and all we want to do is just stare out of the window and imagine we are somewhere else; days where we feel busy all day long, but at the end of the day, nothing’s actually been accomplished; days that seem like an endless line of distractions; days of procrastination followed by days of scrambling to get work done. Do you sometimes feel distracted and unable to stay on task at work? Do you have trouble concentrating...

The Precious Amethyst Amethyst has served many purposes for a variety of cultures over the centuries. For the ancient Hebrews and Egyptians, amethyst was thought to open spiritual connections with the Divine, and was used by Eastern cultures as temple offerings.  Catholic bishops wore amethyst rings to protect themselves from evil thoughts, and to keep their minds on spiritual matters. It is the stone of Saint Valentine where it is believed to attract and retain the kind of love that endures throughout the ages.  Benefits of Amethyst In the modern society, amethyst is known for its ability to calm anger, soothe a grieving...

What Causes Stress In Teens? Teens today face more pressure now than ever before. Just going to school and getting good grades isn’t enough anymore; they’re pressured to be highly involved in numerous sports and extra-curricular activities, volunteer activities and after-school jobs. They also are expected to get high scores on their ACTs and SATs to stand a better chance at getting into the college of their choice. Not to mention, teens can will stress simply from the changes, growth, and environment they are in physical changes due to puberty, budding romances, bullies, gossip). In the midst of all this, it can seem...

A Mother For twenty years she watched her baby grow. From the first moment she laid eyes on that angelic face, she was in love with her baby. She treasured every coo, every laugh and every snuggle. She dutifully washed the bottles and changed her baby's diapers. She was always on the scene in the middle of the night, ready to rock her baby back to sleep when her little girl had trouble sleeping. The baby grew. She grew, and she grew, and she grew until she was a toddler. And that mom was still in love with her baby’s...