EveryDay Living

How-To’s and articles that help our readers get through the day to day events of life.

10 Rules For Parents Raising Children In Two Homes

By Shari Delisle, Ph.D. A common and unfortunate reality for our communities is divorce.  Children growing up in two homes is a normal part of the American landscape but too often, parents do not practice healthy co-parenting practices.  A well established and popular psycho-educational program in San Diego County is Cooperative Parenting.  It has helped thousands of parents develop reasonable relationships based on these ten beliefs and rules of behavior. Parents have a lifelong connection with one another because they share children.  Separation, divorce and years apart do not change this fact.  Each parent must decide what their side...

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Keeping your dog healthy in the Desert Heat

Keeping your dog healthy in the Desert Heat

By Angela Morin During the hot summer days the best situation for your dog would be to have the dog trained as an indoor pet, where he/she can keep cool inside the air conditioned house during the day. If the dog must be kept in the yard during the hot parts of the day iit is absolutely essential that there be a dark, shady place where the dog can escape from the blazing sun. A tree is not sufficient, a ventilated dog house, a pen with shade cover, or a covered patio is a must. Make sure that there...

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Overcoming “Packratitis” or How I Spent a Guilt Free Summer

Overcoming “Packratitis” or How I Spent a Guilt Free Summer

By Wendy Terrado Almost everyone becomes a  pack rat at some point in time, but it’s not your fault.  It’s summer and along with the hot weather comes fairs and expos that give away freebies; there are sidewalk sales, discount buys; and we might need this stuff someday (and, after all, there were a 1001 uses when we collected it).  Wendy Every summer, for the typical person, we start with the best of intentions. We plan to get organized, clean out the garage, remodel the office, clean the oven, sort kids’ closets, take on the dandelions (again), and, maybe,...

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Is Spoiling Your Dog Causing Behavioral Problems?

Is Spoiling Your Dog Causing Behavioral Problems?

By Angela Morin Often times when humans own a dog we tend to feel sorry for them right off the bat. Whether it be because they were adopted, abused, abandoned, or simply because they are small or know no better. We tend to “humanize” them and even favor them in place of our real children and spouse. We buy beautiful collars, strollers, and clothing, along with giving them anything we think they would desire. We think, “Well if I was a dog, what would I want?” As humans, we tend to strip every animal of their natural way of...

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Oh No! My Teenager Wants to start dating

Oh No! My Teenager Wants to start dating

As a parent of a teenager there are many choices that could likely turn into battles.  It is best to be prepared rather than surprised with these choices that are ultimately the parents choice.  One of the most common battles between parents and a teen, is the age that the teen should be allowed to date.  There is really not a specific age of when a teen becomes ready to date just like there is no specific age for many other developmental milestones.  The traits that you may want to look  for as a parent is a strong sense...

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Dating and the Single Parent

By Shari Delisle, PH.D There are many challenges facing the single parent, but few are as difficult as the decisions about dating. Balancing one’s parental responsibilities with the need for a social life and companionship pose many questions such as: 1. Should I date at all while my children are young: 2. How will my children feel about my dating. Will my dating have a negative effect on my children? 3. Should I introduce my children to the person (people) I am seeing? 4. Should I include my children in my dates? 5. How much should I tell my...

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I Choose to Live

By Rhonda Daniels After suffering the loss of both my husband and my great aunt (who was my surrogate mother), who passed away within two weeks of each other I made the decision to live. I was the primary manager for both of their final affairs; I worked diligently for two years to finalize their estates with very little time for myself.  At that time, I was also preparing for a wedding for my son. I was living for everyone else but myself and I didn’t realize it.  When I met Douglas, the man that I eventually married, he...

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Earth Friendly, Non-toxic Cleaning

By Christie Acevedo If you stop for a moment next time you clean your home, take the time to read the labels of your favorite household cleaners.  Most of the household cleaners marketed to the public can be harmful to children, those with health problems, the elderly, family pets or even to those who are perfectly healthy.  It may be hard for you to toss out your favorite household cleaners; after all you have been dependent on them for years. Once you find the wonder of White Vinegar you will not understand why you ever paid the price for...

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Awesome Living on a Budget

By Christie Acevedo In the current economy many families are finding it necessary to stretch their budget in a way they never imagined before. Many are pleased when they find out that stretching their dollars does not always mean going without many of the things their family needs and wants. We are all familiar with the 99 cent only stores, that is always the best place to start when doing your shopping. They have many great items including food items, toiletries, small office supplies and even over-the-counter medications. It is amazing how much fresh fruits and vegetables you could...

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