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How to Find If Someone Is a Sex Offender
A new neighbor moved in, and you have noticed that he spends a lot of time with the neighborhood children. A co-worker likes to make disparaging remarks against females. You have narrowed your interviewing process for a nanny, and now it is time to check things out. All of these and other scenarios can occur in everyday life, and, of course, you can’t be too careful about whom you or your loved ones associate with. There is a free method you can use to check whether your new acquaintance or friend is a sex offender.
I went from Radio Show Host to Reality TV Mom
In late June of 2007, my co-host and I were interviewing the casting director from ABC’s “Supernanny” for our radio show. The conversation suddenly took a turn when my co-host suggested that my six children and I be featured on “Supernanny.”Things started to move very quickly, and the next thing I knew, a crew had showed up, and my reality suddenly was going to be open for the world to see.My thoughts raced.
Sometimes, Honesty Is NOT the Best Policy!
I recently received a distraught call: My daughter wants to know if the Easter Bunny is real. I dont want to lie, but I dont want to spoil her fun. Parents confront the dilemma of how much truth to divulge with questions at every stage of development: Do you promise youll never die?; Did you drink smoke when you were a kid?; Am I fat? You might be surprised to learn that there are no clear-cut answers. Despite the fact that being truthful with your child is important, there are times when not being fully honest is a better idea.
Questions for Home Care Providers
Deciding the time has come to bring a home care provider into the life of your loved one can be a stress-producing event. Whether it will be for a short time while your loved one recovers from surgery or illness, or long term care for one who will not recover, choosing who to trust to do the job can be like walking through a minefield. Asking questions that uncover the true philosophy, education and experience of the care provider can help you choose the best person for the job.
Finding a Job
Whether you are about to graduate, are returning to the work force after a break, have recently lost your job or are switching careers, you find yourself at crossroads. Finding a job is a process that most of us go through at least once and possibly several times in our lives. Why do some of us seem to be more successful at landing jobs than others? The difference can be attributed to several reasons such as the jobs seeker’s skills, line of work, the economy and, at times, even simply being at the right place at the right time. This article outlines some of the steps, methods and tips you can use in finding a job, no matter what your interest or skill level.