As a kid growing up in a single headed household, I can still recall how
much mom relied on the help and kindness of neighbors, friends and family members, to help fulfill the daunting tasks of parenting two young children.
it was not unusual that after letting ourselves in after school, a neighbor
or two would take a peek at us to make sure that we were OK—and not
flooding the apartment while doing the occasional laundry load (with
exorbitant amounts of detergent), dancing across the cocktail table (to the
tune of the “Bat-man and Robin” theme song, circa 1966) or eating strange
combinations of chocolate bars, fruits and the occasional mayonnaise
sandwich, (which I am sure you can imagine wrecked havoc on a 10 year
olds digestive system.

It's funny, but as I fondly recollect those wonderful iconic kid-ventures that
my brother and I still laugh about (and will probably continue to do so into
old age), that what I am most thankful for are the folks we referred to as
the “elders”, key people hand-picked by mom (and for us, extensions of the
long arm of the “wrath of mom”) who mercifully administered the occasional
spoonful of what we called the “Pink Stuff”, (today better known as Pepto-
Bismol), help to keep us on the long and narrow and most importantly
out of harms way.

Its was the idea, that even as adults most of us create and rely on wonder-
ful circles of support (which in most instances include friends, mentors,
neighbors and teachers) for guidance and wisdom that for this issue, inspired us to seek court with the “elders of the land”, today, better known as the
experts. So if you are one of the millions of Americans wondering how to
begin restoring your financial house (after the worst economic downturn
since the great depression) be sure to take a read as Personal finance expert
Lynnett Khalfany-Cox shares timely advice designed to help you turn the
tide. Concerned about the effects of our food choices on the delicate immune
systems of your children ? And how you can now begin to make significant
changes, at home but also at their schools? be sure to read “A + Menu”
a compelling lingk2us interview with Dr. Yvonne Sander-Butler (creator of
the first “Sugar Free Zone” school in America) who shared with contributor
Sheryl Taffe, significant new data and hands on information to help you
make the change. Feeling like sometimes your spouse could easily be a
non-english speaking foreign exchange student, that you'd like to better
communicate with (I'm sure you've tried, but morse code and smoke
signals are not effective here) Then, be sure to listen in, as in two separate
yet powerful interviews New York Times best selling author and National
spokesperson for National Marriage Week Dr. Gary Chapman ( “Five Love
Languages”) shares the key to getting (and giving!) the love you want.
And world renowned therapist and relationship expert Dr. Harville Hendrix,
(Getting The Love You Want) shared in a riveting interview with contributor
Darlene Smith Live-changing insights from his new DVD program “A New
Way To Love”, Living God's purpose for your marriage, created in
collaboration with his wife and partner Hellen Lakelly Hunt, PH. D.

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