Tips for Self Protection & Safety

Boundaries ' You've Got to Have Them With Your Ex

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:59:24 -0700

A boundary is a limit that you get to set. It says quite clearly: This Far and No Farther! Your boundaries will protect you. They tell people how you want to be treated; what you will listen to in a conversation; up to what time they can call you at night; what your preferences are, and basically, how you are going to protect your mind and your body.Setting boundaries has to be done first, inside your own mind, and will help you to stand up for yourself. Frequently, when you set boundaries inside your own mind, if they are firm enough there, they might not even have to be spoken. Sometimes, your ex assumes that heshe knows you and your wishes, wants and desires and they might just not have an accurate take on your boundaries, so in this instance, you might have to establish boundaries that are more firm, as in speaking them aloud or writing them down.From the day you separated from your ex, you began to change and you are no longer that individual heshe lived with, knew and loved...

Not all paintball markers are made the same!

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:26:45 -0700

There's a wide selection of paintball markers on sale, so itpays to do your research to make sure you buy one that suitsyour abilities. Paintball guns range in price from under for a decent entry level gun, such as a Spyder or Tippmann, toover for a tournament style marker such as an Angelpaintgun. If you've just discovered the sport of paintballingand want to play regularly, it makes sense to buy your own gunand gear rather than rent it each time you go to games. As wellas a marker, all paintballers must wear masks out on the field,and you'll need to check out equipment like hoppers and airtanks too.Paintball gun packages can be a cheap way to buy all thesupplies you need in one go, but make sure you're getting valuefor money. There are some top quality markers available atdiscount prices, but there are a few tips you should know tohelp you choose which is the best deal. First of all, decidewhether you want a basic pump action gun, a semi auto or a fullyauto...

Older Children,bed-wetting,and Self Diapering

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:26:43 -0700

I had covered this issue briefly in an earlier sharepost on the Health Central Network. This issue concerns me and that is why I felt it needed to be covered in more depth. On this website and others I have read about parents and babysitters diapering their older child with bed-wetting problems. Some of these children are or older. As we all know bed-wetting can be very stressful and in my opinion this stress can be exacerbated by parents not letting their child put on their own protection. By no means am I a childcare expert but my intuition tells me that above the age of or a child should be taught how to put on their own diapers. As mentioned in a previous post I had a friend who had to babysit a year old. She was telling me that she had to diaper the child before he went to bed. Due to his age I assumed he was potty trained and that the reason he wore diapers was because of a bed-wetting problem. She told me...

"How to Cope When Things Go Wrong"

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:27:51 -0700

There are times in every person's life when things do not goaccording to the way we would like. All of us have our ups anddowns. These can consist of periods of poor health, emotionalproblems, financial struggles, relationship challenges,accidents and the like.Understand that these challenges are normal. We simply cannotexist in a "bubble of happiness" all of the time. It would benice but life doesn't work like that - for anyone.When things seem to be going poorly, there are two basic optionsopen to you:withdraw inside yourself and sink deeper and deeper intodepression, probably weakening your ability to deal with futurechallenges.work through your troubles as best you can andtry to emerge out the other side, probably making yourselfstronger and wiser for the experience.Robert Schuller, a famous clergyman and prolific author, wrote abook which he aptly titled: "Tough Times Never Last, But ToughPeople Do!" ISBN: ---. In his book, Schuller says:"Name your p...

The Beliefs of Self Defense Products

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:09:35 -0700

When most folks think of self defense products they think of stun guns, pepper sprays, personal alarms, tasers etc. which are used outside and rightfully so. Most assaults as you probably know occur with women as the actual victims out in the highways and byways of the heartland-on the streets so to speak.Large numbers law enforcement officers all over the world use and carry pepper spray and also other non-lethal self defense items for crowd control and law enforcement. That should tell you exactly how well they work. Postal carriers are given a self defense spray in order to defend against dog attacks. How's that for an endorsement?But how can these items be utilized in order to keep you safe at home? The following are several ideas.It is simply a fact that more women are opting for the single lifestyle placing them more at risk for a home intrusion attack or even rape than ever before. There is absolutely no one else within the household, as a single adult, for you...

When Bullies Attack - Self-Defense for Kids

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:49:46 -0700

When Bullies Attack - Self-Defense for KidsHow to Teach Your Child to Physically Defend Against The School Bully On That Day When Nothing Else WorksPreparing Your Child to Face The BullyWhat does your child do when everything we've heard about dealing with a bully doesn't work? There's no teachers or school security around and your child is face to face with the school bully. WHAT SHOULD HESHE DO....!I'm going to: Prepare your child mentally to face the bully And finally, when your child must either take a beating or defend himselfherself : How many times to hit the bully Where to hit the bully so heshe will think twice before attacking your child again no you do not know the spot I'm also going to teach your child how to defend himselfherself even while your child is scared to death to get hit or hit back. No one wants to think about this, but it does become necessaryWhat's Wrong With The Traditional Martial Arts Training?A traditional martial arts school ...

Air Soft Guns - Everything You Need to Know

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:10:24 -0700

The sport of air soft has been all the rage the last few years,and its growth shows no signs of slowing any time soon. Butdon't let the name of the sport fool you. An air soft gun shootsBBs at speeds that can easily cause serious injury. If you'relooking to learn about air soft, or you're an experienced playerlooking for a review, this article covers the basics of theequipment and safety protocol. The popularity of the sport likely stems from how realistic theguns and scenarios are. Almost all air soft guns are modeledafter a real gun model known as 'real steel', modeling eventhe reloading mechanism and weight. Players typically wearcamouflage and work together as teams to win the game. Likepaintball, when someone gets hit they are out of the game,either until a new game starts or until a predetermined amountof time has passed.Air Soft Guns and EquipmentThere are three main types of systems that an air soft gun mayuse to shoot a BB. Electric powered guns, or AEGs au...

Aquarium Tank Basics

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:39:19 -0700

Any new aquarium tank should first be given a thorough test toensure that it is watertight. If after hours there are noleaks, it may be emptied and placed in its final position. Now all is ready to set up the aquarium, for this work we shallrequire various items such as sand, rocks etc. These will bedeath with in order. For making a bottom soil, you need, firstof all some sand, the most suitable is called th grade andit is about the size of the average pin-head: The gravel to be used must also be graded; that is, the grammust be of uniform size. Sand and gravel's sold in aquariumsupply stores are always graded, but if you buy elsewhere theymay nor be. Gravel grains -mm work best. If you use nothing, but sand, it must be well washed-in buckets,under running water until no more dirt or foam comes to thesurface - and spared out on the bottom of the tank in a layerrunning from - cm thick sloping upwards from front to back. Ifyou decide to mix the sand with gravel...

7 Ways A Newbie Paintball Player Can Learn Everything They Need

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:10:46 -0700

Paintball is a great game for getting a lot of exercise,challenging yourself and having fun. But as a newbie, you mayfind yourself embarrassed because you don't know the rules, orintimidated by more experienced players. You may be hesitant togo out and play your first game because you're not sure what toexpect. If you do some research first, you will quickly findthat the information you need to feel a lot more comfortable anda lot less like a newbie is easily found, especially online.But first a note of warning for all newbies...Paintball is Not a War Game!Many people mistakenly believe that paintball is a "war game."However, it's really more like hide-and-seek, with the markingof the opposing team being the way to tag the person out. Thisis especially true of recball, woodsball, jungle paintball andscenario games. It is advised that you do not refer to theopposing team as "the enemy" or a mark as a "kill"! Somecommunities have shut down paintball because players engage...

Playtime - A Lost Art

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:23:31 -0700

Today's world is filled with violence - from wars - to crimescommitted - every day - in every country. There are bombings,explosions, and murders. Our television programs bring upsubjects that are "not suitable" for children and certainly "notsuitable" as entertainment for adults. But the world today has taken this violence one step further -they have incorporated it in a child's playthings. The "shoot'em up, blow 'em up" mentality has permeated even the toy aislesin every city. While being vigilant or "street smart" is, of course, a majorconcern for parents of children, the old adage of "What camefirst - the chicken or the egg" seems to emerge. Was the idea ofthese recent violent crimes always out there - in the realityworld - or was it nurtured and fed by violent TV, movies and nowtoys? When is child is placed in a situation of making a choice whenangry with another child, does heshe make the decision based onknowing that heshe can't make them disappear into cybers...

Submissive Dog Behavior What it is and How to Fix it

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:14:46 -0700

Submissive dog behavior is not necessarily a sign that a particular dog is the submissive type. All dogs have this ability, even dominant ones. In some cases, the behavior is acceptable, but in others it is not desirable. What are the signs of submissive dog behavior? Submission is demonstrated in a number of way. First, let's look at the signs that are more indicative of a truly submissive dog. These are dogs that use this behavior to avoid confrontation. It is common among dogs that have been abused or that feel threatened, even when no abuse is present. For instance, owners who yell at their dogs will cause them to become submissive at least part of the time. A highly submissive dog will do whatever necessary to appear small by crouching and cowering with its ears flattened against the head and tail between the legs to cover their scent glands and hide their identity. Many dogs will roll onto their backs with their eyes wide and protruding. The whites of their eyes becomes prominent...

The Personality Traits of a Baby Born Under The Sign Of Cancer

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:14:09 -0700

b>Your Cancer Baby..June - July A Cancer child can be independent from a young age, oftenplaying alone for hours and inventing invisible playmates.Cancer babies are fascinated by colors and pictures, and theylove the different tastes of delicious foods and drinks. Cancerchildren need to be hugged and loved and they thrive whenencouraged. A Cancer baby will change moods frequently and willwithdraw themselves if they suffer any kind of rejection. YoungCancer children are quite capable of using tears to get whatthey want and Cancer babies have a reputation for crying a lot.However, Cancerians are delightful and fascinating childrenwhose changing moods are shown on their faces. They areimaginative and will thrive when given a lot of warmth andattention. Your Cancer child will be easy to manage anddiscipline and will be well-mannered. Most Cancerians prefer tobe the leader rather than to follow.When raising a Cancer child you will need to give constantreassurance when...

The Thanksgiving I Shot My Uncle Harry (Almost)

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:37:32 -0700

They called it a near miss, but I called it terrifying. I had just nearly killed my Uncle Harry! After fifty years, I still clearly remember the incident. It occurred when I was about twelve years old and had just begun to be allowed to hunt with the men in my family. We lived on a chicken and dairy farm in Belfast, Maine. Traditionally, every Thanksgiving eve the farm chores were done up early and the guys would head off for a late afternoon deer hunt before dark. This was the first year I was included. I felt grown up. And I had a rifle, too - an heirloom Winchester - caliber made in the late 's and still a damned good deer rifle. Short barrel and stock, light, and a short range power packer. Perfect for a young fella like myself. With a hunting party of five, we proceeded on the dirt path between the barns to the fields and apple orchard in the distance. All the others had loaded their rifles before leaving the yard. For some reason I had not. As usual, I was late in joining...

Scorpio's Child

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:24:49 -0700

Scorpios get a lot of bad press. They're vindictive, mean, andobsessed with sex. That's not really fair. Scorpio rules thehouse of sharing. They are the stewards of sharing money,resources, love, and yes sharing each other's bodies. It istheir deepest most spiritual need to be completely connected,loved, and sharing from the depth of their soul. It's from thisplace that they are so easily hurt. Wounded Scorpios are a forceto be reckoned with and yes, they're famously ruthless andcruel. How do you keep your own Scorpio child from becomingobsessive and mean?Love them. Yes, all children need to be loved, but Scorpiochildren need to be loved at such a deep personal connectedlevel. The worse thing you can do to a Scorpio child is toignore them. They feel emotionally abandoned and never reallylearn to trust anyone again. You absolutely must make sure thatyour Scorpio child knows that you love them. Touch them withpurpose. They need parents that are fully present payingattent...

You Don't Need a Classroom to Learn Self Defense Anymore

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:30:22 -0700

One of the main reasons that the average person doesn't take a self defense class is time. Or lack thereof. Another reason is that many people aren't comfortable learning tactics with a group of strangers. They may feel as though they are as skilled as other people in the class or that maybe they aren't big enough or strong enough to learn the skills.Well if either of these are on your list of excuses for not learning how to defend yourself, then you have officially just run out of reasons. With a self defense video, you can learn everything that would normally be taught in a class from your very own living room. One of the most popular types of self defense videos is close combat training. This is a very precise form of training that will enable you to fend off any attacker, no matter what their size. You will even learn how to defend yourself from someone who is carrying a weapon.The amount of things that you can learn from your very own home is astronomical. Learning ...