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Tips To Reduce Stress On Divorced Parents And Their Kids  A helpful Internet site offers ways to make communication between divorced parents more effective and less stressful for children. (NAPS)—The fact that parents are divorced should not keep special occasions such as holidays and birthdays from being joyous events—if both parents commit to shared planning, scheduling and coordination. Divorced dad Paul Volker was navigating shared custody with his ex-wife when the stress of the situation inspired him to turn to the Internet for a better solution to their scheduling conflicts. When he couldn’t find a resource online for divorced parents, he launched OurFamilyWizard. com to help families reduce stress and manage schedules seamlessly. The company’s mission is to make communication between divorced parents with shared or joint custody more effective and less stressful for the children. The site offers a neutral location where parents can let down their guard and ultimately do what’s best for their kids. Top tips divorced parents can follow to help reduce the stress of shared or joint custody include:
Visit OurFamilyWizard.com for more information. Technology Takes On The Battle Of The Bulge  TV can be an important piece of exercise equipment that doesn't hurt the wallet. (NAPSA)-Two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are now obese or overweight, according to recent research by the Trust for America's Health. What's stopping most from getting the exercise they need? Not surprisingly, the most common answers are time and money. Washington, D.C.-based fitness trainer Suzie Baird tells us that we don't need to make a big investment to begin living healthier. She suggests using everyday items that we already own to help fight the battle of the bulge and save money. "Simple ideas like using your PDA's or computer's calendar function to schedule an exercise 'appointment' can have a big impact on your daily commitment," said Baird. TV can also be an important piece of exercise equipment that doesn't hurt the wallet. While it's often to blame for creating "couch potato syndrome," it can also be one of your best, least expensive and most convenient tech tools for staying fit. Today's gaming devices now offer advanced interactive exercise experiences for all ages. The options range from tennis to yoga to strength training and so much more. Digital cable customers have a virtual 24-hour gym in their living rooms. A wide variety of health and fitness programming-available On Demand with a click of the remote-means there's something for everyone. Look for Pilates, fat-burning, cardio or boot camp programs. Learn to belly dance, get into hip-hop or step into the world of Bollywood dance in the privacy of your home. On Demand viewers can also get in-depth sports instruction and coaching for a variety of activities by some of the most recognizable names in sports. Kids can learn soccer from Olympic champion Mia Hamm or get skateboarding advice from pro skateboarder Mike V. Other well-known experts offering tips On Demand to get family members up and moving include skiing great Bode Miller, baseball hero Tony Gwynn, and basketball megastar Bill Walton. According to research by Rentrak, digital cable customers turned to free On Demand programming more than 65 million times in the last year with abdominal- and bun-targeted offerings among the most popular. The bottom line? Whether you're interested in boot camp, Bollywood or buns of steel, the trick is to make time to get moving and keep moving. For more information, go to www.ThisIsCable.com. DivorceCare Offers 365 Days of Email Hope and Comfort for People in Divorce or Separation WAKE FOREST, NC, Dec. 30 /Christian Newswire/ -- DivorceCare offers free email messages to help people in a marital breakup find daily peace and strength. Every morning, subscribers will wake up to a new message speaking directly to issues faced by those in divorce or separation. The messages feature counsel from 37 Christian experts, including Tony Evans, Kay Arthur, Anne Graham Lotz and Tim Clinton, and help from 60 individuals who've been through divorce or separation. The "One Day at a Time" daily email messages are an excellent resource to help people facing a difficult breakup approach 2010 with new hope for the future. "I would like to thank you for providing a great service to me through this tough divorce I'm going through," said Troy, from East Windsor, NJ. "The advice is inspiring through the emails, and I look forward to starting my day through prayer." Kathy Leonard, author of the daily emails, hopes many hurting people discover this healing resource in 2010. "The messages are comforting and practical. My hope for the New Year is that, through them, many people will find the help to move forward in personal healing." Often people in a divorce feel as if no one understands the depth of emotions they feel. Through these emails, readers are introduced to others who've experienced the breakup of their marriage and who openly share their struggles and victories. Over the course of a year, recipients will learn what to expect in grief and how to move forward one step at a time. Readers will discover biblical answers to hard questions and be pointed toward God as the source of healing. "Thank you for your daily devotionals. God being present in them each day has gotten me through the toughest year of my life!" said Mary, a subscriber from Fairfax, VA. Subscribing to the daily email messages is easy. Fill out a brief form at www.divorcecare.org/dailyemails, and begin receiving emails the next day. About DivorceCare Your Time To Shine  If you are getting together with the girls this season, opt for a casual look that's comfortable but also a little more glamorous than your everyday look. (NAPSA)-Looking your best for the parties, family dinners and heartfelt moments that make the holidays memorable may be as simple as stocking up on a few key fashions. So mark your calendars and send back those RSVPs. It's time to shop so you can celebrate in style. Deck The Halls Gather With Friends Trim The Tree Ring In The New It's your time to shine, and the right clothes can help you look and feel your very best this holiday season and beyond. Cold-Weather Hair Care  Hair can get stressed from home heat and rough weather. Conditioners can help. (NAPSA)-When temperatures dip and indoor heat rises, hair can be robbed of important moisture. Add the stress of heat styling and it can become dull, brittle and hard to manage. Fortunately, a few minutes and the right conditioner can revitalize stressed hair. When your hair loses moisture it starts to look dull and frizzy. Even worse, it can begin to split and break. To help your hair regain its luster during the cold, dry season, Sally Beauty Supply suggests adding a few steps to your beauty regime. To repair dry and frizzy hair, try a hot oil treatment such as Ion Hot Oil Deep Penetrating Treatment. Simply heat the bottle or tube in hot, water for two to three minutes, then apply and rinse. You should see immediate improvement. If hair becomes too oily, opt for a hair masque or a reconstructive conditioning créme. These weekly treatments can reverse the damage, while a good daily conditioner can help prevent additional damage. A daily conditioner shouldn't be so heavy that it leaves residue; it should lightly condition and detangle the hair. For example, One 'n Only Argan Oil can be used before styling as a treatment and even helps with frizz. If you have very coarse or curly hair, consider an additional leave-in detangler. Some daily conditioners target specific problems. For example, Miracle 7 Leave-in Mist helps prevent static electricity in addition to conditioning hair. Heat styling can also rapidly damage hair. If you curl or straighten your hair with an appliance, you should always use heat-protecting products. Beyond The Zone Turn Up The Heat Serum provides thermal protection from heat stress, while conditioning and smoothing. If you start noticing flakes on your sweaters, it might be time for anti- dandruff products. Those with pyrithione zinc or coal tar are the most effective. You can try Ion 2-in-1 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner or Ion Clear-T Dual Action Anti-Dandruff Shampoo to calm and heal itchy, dry scalps. Ernie McCraw is a licensed cosmetologist with more than 25 years in the beauty industry in all phases of cosmetology. To find a Sally Beauty store, call (800) ASK-SALLY or go to SallyBeauty.com. Dentists Help Treat Chronic Headaches  A trip to a neuromuscular dentist could help treat chronic headaches. (NAPSA)-A number of chronic headache sufferers are finding relief in what may be a surprising place: their dentist's chair. Experts say pain caused by temporomandibular (jaw joint) disorder, or TMD-which is commonly referred to as TMJ-causes migraine and tension headaches for numerous Americans. And a trip to a specially trained dentist could provide relief. "When your bite is not right, it can lead to chronic pain. Just like flexing your arm for a second is comfortable, but flexing it for two to three minutes starts to hurt, holding the teeth together for a long period and in a poor position causes muscle pain," says Dr. Mark Duncan, clinical director at LVI Global, a postgraduate dental-training facility. In addition to chronic headaches, TMD has been linked to grinding of the teeth, breathing problems and sleep disorders, as well as facial pain, neck, shoulder and back pain, clicking or popping in the jaw and limited jaw movement. Fortunately, Dr. Duncan says, "for chronic headache sufferers, there is hope." TMD is treatable.
Less than 5 percent of the world's dentists are trained in neuromuscular dentistry. To find a specially trained dentist in your area, visit www.leadingdentists.com. A Road Map To Managing Your Credit Cards  Credit cards can be a convenient way to manage your finances. However, consumers must pay attention to "the rules of the road." (NAPSA)-Credit cards can be a convenient and secure way to manage your finances. When used properly, credit cards offer flexibility in spending and in managing your finances. (It is important, however, to recognize that having credit cards does not mean you have to have debt. Loretta Abrams, from HSBC North America's Consumer Affairs Department, offers the following tips to keep you on the road to financial stability with credit cards: Select a credit card that meets your spending needs Be aware of changes in the "rules of the road" Portions of the new credit card law, known as the Credit CARD Act, are now in effect:
Make sure you are aware of how these changes, as well as any additional ones that may have been imposed recently by your card issuer-such as increased interest rates or decreased credit lines-impact your account and when they take effect. Don't let roadblocks get in the way Always make your payments on time. Ideally, plan to pay your full balance each month or at least pay more than the minimum amount due each month. Any extra you pay will go toward your highest APR balance. Identity theft can ruin your credit. Protect yourself by reviewing each individual charge on every monthly statement, confirming the merchant and date and dollar amount of each transaction. Confront detours head-on For more information on credit and other topics-in both English and Spanish-visit www.yourmoneycounts.com. You'll find interactive calculators designed to help make managing your finances easier. Actress Sally Field Urges Women To Make Bone Health A Priority  Sally Field was surprised when one of her bone mineral density tests showed she had osteopenia (or low bone mass), which had progressed to osteoporosis. (NAPSA)-Sally Field knew she was at risk for osteoporosis, so her physician was monitoring her bone health regularly. Despite this, Field was surprised when one of her bone mineral density (BMD) tests showed she had osteopenia (or low bone mass), which had progressed to osteoporosis. "When my doctor said I had osteoporosis, I took action," Field says. "I knew I couldn't turn back the clock but I wanted to do everything I could to improve my bone health and prevent further bone loss. I exercised regularly, continued taking calcium and vitamin D, and my doctor prescribed a prescription medicine." Osteoporosis is a common disease that causes bones to become thinner and weaker. It is often called a "silent disease" because bone loss occurs without warning. More than 44 million Americans age 50 or older have or are at risk of developing this disease. People who suffer bone loss have a higher risk of experiencing a bone fracture. Talk to your doctor about getting a BMD test, which will let you know the strength of your bones. Learn more by logging on to www.BoneHealth.com. This information is provided by Roche and GlaxoSmithKline. A Plan For Managing Depression  Paige Hemmis (NAPSA)-While most people recognize her as the cheerful designer on ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition(tm), Paige Hemmis is also one of the estimated 33 to 35 million U.S. adults who have experienced depression at some point during their lifetimes. Hemmis speaks about her experiences with depression as part of the Blueprint for Hope campaign to inspire others with depression to seek help and find a treatment plan that is right for them-as she did. "On the show, we use blueprints to design each home, and managing our lives is no different," explains Hemmis. "Having a blueprint to manage your condition can help create a plan and establish goals for your journey to better health." For Hemmis, depression was characterized by sadness, exhaustion, sleeplessness, guilt, loneliness, and withdrawal from her favorite activities. She believes that if she had been aware of depression resources such as Blueprint for Hope during the height of her struggle with depression, she might have felt empowered to seek help sooner. Hemmis worked closely with her doctor to find a treatment plan that she could stick with. Today, she is back to feeling like herself. "With the right plan and a strong support network, it's possible to feel like yourself again, be there for your family, and do the things you love," Hemmis reveals. As depression can be difficult to treat, it's important to have a variety of tools and a solid treatment plan. Here are tips to consider. Create a "Blueprint" Elements of a depression treatment plan, or "blueprint," may include:
Seek Support
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The Blueprint for Hope campaign, presented by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, aims to inspire people to speak with a health care professional about their depression symptoms and raise awareness of the importance of working with a health care professional to build a blueprint for managing the illness. Campaign partners include Paige Hemmis; the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, a mental health advocacy organization; and physicians. Additional resources, including depression information and a symptom progress tracker, as well as do-it-yourself videos and tips, are available at BlueprintforHope.com. Helping More Women Dress For Success  Actress and singer Vanessa Williams spearheads a campaign to help women succeed in the workplace. (NAPSA)-A polished, professional image can help you express success. That's the advice from Joi Gordon, CEO of not-for-profit Dress for Success Worldwide, an organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and life. Ms. Gordon offers these tips to help women "look the part" in any professional setting:
In honor of working women who have made BOTOX® Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A) the most popular physician-administered aesthetic treatment for the last seven years1 actress and singer Vanessa Williams is teaming up with Allergan, Inc., the maker of BOTOX® Cosmetic, to launch a new charitable education campaign benefiting Dress for Success through a $250,000 donation from Allergan to help the organization continue their mission. Up to $50,000 of the total donation will be generated through an online drive, with Allergan donating $2 on behalf of each of the first 25,000 people who visit and register at www.ExpressSuccessCampaign.com. "As a working woman and actress, I know how important it is to 'dress for success' when interviewing for a new position or in any professional setting. It's no secret that I receive BOTOX® Cosmetic treatments, which is a quick procedure that reduces the two frown lines in between my brows that look like an '11' and give me a tired or stressed appearance," says Williams. "For me, putting my best face forward means finding ways to help other women express their own success, personally and professionally. That's why I'm so excited to be involved with the campaign." When pledging support on the Web site, people also can enter for the chance to win a trip for two to New York City to have lunch with Vanessa Williams, read Vanessa's personal blog, get interview and workplace tips and view an inspirational video featuring Vanessa Williams and three Dress for Success graduates. Additionally, the Web site includes information about how to register to attend educational events featuring Vanessa Williams, Joi Gordon and an experienced aesthetic-specialty physician who will provide accurate information about BOTOX® Cosmetic and answer questions about what to expect from treatment. Attendees will be asked to donate nearly new professional attire as a cost of entry. To get involved, visit www.ExpressSuccessCampaign.com. 1. American Society of Plastic Surgeons; 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Procedural Statistics. Available at http://www.plasticsurgery.org/Media/Press_Kits/Procedural_Statistics.html. **************************************** Indication Important Safety Information Serious heart problems and serious allergic reactions have been reported rarely. If you think you are having an allergic reaction or other reactions, such as difficulty swallowing, speaking, or breathing, call your doctor immediately. The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness and/or bleeding/bruising may be associated with the injection. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects. Additional Important Safety Information
For BOTOX® Cosmetic full product information, please visit www.BOTOXCosmetic.com. The Tiger Woods Affair: Why Nice Guys Cheat By now you've probably heard the sordid details of Tiger Woods alleged affairs with cocktail waitress Jamiee Grubbs, New York city nightclub hostess Rachel Uchitel, and Las Vegas party planner Kalika Moquin. The scandal comes as a bit of a surprise to his many fans, especially considering his squeaky-clean image. Here are details so far, in case you missed anything: On November 27, Tiger crashed his Cadillac Escalade outside his Florida home. There have been a number of reports that Tiger and his wife Elin were arguing over a text message. There has also been some speculation as to whether Elin bashed out Tiger's car window with a golf club to "rescue" him from his car as has been claimed, or was, er, bashing his window with a golf club for some other reason. Swedish golfer Jesper Parnevik introduced Tiger Woods to his wife Elin Nordegren in 2001, while she was working for Parnevik's family as an au pair, "We probably thought he was a better guy than he is. I probably would have to apologize to her and hope she uses a driver next time rather than a three-iron, I would say." Why do (seemingly) nice guys cheat? Cheaters usually fall into two categories: Those who are always looking for opportunities to cheat (serial cheaters) and those who find themselves with an opportunity to cheat and make a bad decision. (Unintended cheaters.) Serial cheaters usually use sex as a sort of emotional band-aid to make themselves feel better about insecurities, growing older, depression, and for thrill-seeking, among other things. Serial cheaters seek out opportunities for sex - think ESPN's Steve Phillips. Unintended cheaters generally make a bad decision when presented with an opportunity to cheat, but don't seek out the opportunity. This is the kind of person who sleeps with a coworker after an out of town conference following a rough month, or a difficult life change. And once that horse is out of the starting gate, all bets are off. So what does that make Tiger? At this point, it's hard to tell. On the "Unintentional Cheater" side of the argument, Tiger had a lot of things on his plate back in early 2007 when Grubbs claims they began their affair: First, he'd lived for a couple of decades under the intense pressure of perfection. Despite the fact that he has been in the media spotlight for a very long time, he's never really had a screw-up. And he is, after all, a human being. None of us can sustain perfection indefinitely. Second, Tiger's father, by many accounts his north star, died in 2006 after a bout with cancer. Finally, Tiger's wife Elin was very pregnant with their first child Sam when the alleged affair began. Sleazy? Yes. But is it unheard of for a guy to freak out when his wife gets pregnant, whether at the prospect of a permanent relationship, or terror of the responsibility of becoming a father? Nope. In fact, it happens with astounding frequency. On the "Serial Cheater" side of the argument, if in fact Woods did have relationships with the three women, Jamiee Grubbs, New York city nightclub hostess Rachel Uchitel, and Las Vegas party planner Kalika Moquin, or more -- it wouldn't be a shock to learn there are even more women who have not yet come forward. Once might be an accident. Three times is usually a habit. A voicemail obtained by (http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/news/hear-tiger-panic-to-mistress-my-wife-may-be-calling-you-2009212") US MAGAZINE has been circulating the Internet: "Hey, it's Tiger. I need you to do me a huge favor. Can you please take your name off your phone? My wife went through my phone and may be calling you. So if you can, please take your name off that. Just have it as a number on the voicemail. You got to do this for me. Huge. Quickly. Bye." Can a couple move forward after one of them has an affair? Only time will tell. The details of these alleged relationships are still coming to light, and it's pretty obvious that Tiger and Elin will have a lot of challenges in putting their relationship back together if that's what they choose to do. There are a couple of good signs early on -- first, Tiger chose to protect his wife, instead of himself, when rumors were swirling around about the golf club/Escalade fiasco. Second, Yahoo Sports reports that the couple is now seeing a therapist several times a day and that Elin not only received an immediate $5 million dollar payout, she also gained somewhere in the neighborhood of $55 million dollars in a pre-nup revision. In exchange, she has to stick around for a couple more years and keep mum about her story. Why stick around? Maybe, just maybe, Elin wants to keep her family together. And maybe, just maybe, Tiger has had a wake-up call, and realizes all he's been risking. And if nothing else, $55 million and two young children is a pretty good incentive to give couples therapy a try. For many people, cheating is a deal breaker. And the truth is, if they have any chance of getting through this, Tiger is going to have to own up to what he's done with his wife and take responsibility for all of her hurt and anger around it. And judging from his history, he might want to steer clear of nightclubs.
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