Author Archive: Rita Chaney
Rita Chaney
October 3, 2015
Dating
The dating scene can be tenuous at best. And if you are re-entering the dating scene while coping with the responsibilities of parenting, you know what I am talking about. Even so, listed below are some effective strategies for single…
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Rita Chaney
August 6, 2015
Dating
Seduction is truly an art. It involves planning ahead, feeling relaxed, and doing your best work. If you try too hard, it may not turn out the way you would have hoped. You must take it slow, especially if you…
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Rita Chaney
August 6, 2015
Dating
Somehow it has happened. You’ve found yourself single and hoping to play the field for a bit. Or maybe you want to start looking for a partner. How does one begin to socialize with potential partners again? Is there an…
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Rita Chaney
July 21, 2015
Skin and Body
What do people see when they look at you? Your face. And it can be humiliating if you are plagued with acne. What can you do to keep your complexion clear? How can you prevent acne development in the future…
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Rita Chaney
April 20, 2015
Skin and Body
According to Babu (2006), nearly 3% of the world’s population suffers from psoriasis. In the U.S. alone, 2.6% of the population is plagued with it. A first diagnosis usually occurs between the ages of 12 and 35. Although the occurrence…
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Rita Chaney
April 19, 2015
Skin and Body
Skin rashes are triggered by a variety of conditions or situations. Some common skin rashes are eczema, contact dermatitis, drug rash, heat rash, psoriasis, ringworm, shingles, and swimmers’ rash. Eczema, caused by “itchy, inflamed skin”-occurs in bends of elbows and…
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Rita Chaney
April 19, 2015
Style and Beauty - Other
Calling all girls and women out there! Have you every wanted to completely change your appearance, your lifestyle, and the style of clothes you wear? Maybe you just feel like starting fresh, changing your looks and style just for fun….
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Rita Chaney
April 4, 2015
Clothes
Take three fashion innovators, plus Oprah. Stacy London-a fashion guru from the television show, “What Not to Wear,” Lloyd Boston-author of “Before You Put That On,” and Charla Krupp-author of “How Not To Look Old”. Put them together and you…
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Rita Chaney
March 13, 2015
Communication
“I am listening. I care about you. You are the most important person in the world right now.” How can someone express all these things without saying anything at all? The simple act of making eye contact is an important part…
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Rita Chaney
January 11, 2015
Dating
Here you go again, you say? Single and hoping you can remember how to play the field? Just exactly how does one go about starting to date again? The Social Issues Research Center reports that flirting is an integral part…
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Rita Chaney
July 16, 2014
Communication
It’s hard to say how it happened. It was a gradual process. Before you knew it, you found yourself doing everything for everybody else and not having a shred of time left for the activities you love to do. Your…
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Rita Chaney
July 15, 2014
Communication
For those who consider themselves hard workers, it is a badge of honor to work long hours or be identified as the person who runs the home and family. To be recognized as the hardest worker in the place is…
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Rita Chaney
June 14, 2014
Marriage and Divorce
When the last child leaves the nest, parents might feel they have lost their bearings. After all, much of their time for the past 18+ years has been spent on making sure their child(ren)’s needs are met. This intense focus…
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Rita Chaney
May 29, 2014
Communication
Although being home alone may not be your cup of tea, take advantage of this time to enrich your life in some way. Browsing cookbooks, exercising, snuggling up to read a novel, or tackling that project you can really sink…
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Rita Chaney
March 18, 2014
Family
Making the decision to seek family counseling is not an easy one. Typically, families first try to solve problems on their own. However, if the struggles continue, many families eventually seek outside assistance from professionals. There are different types of…
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Rita Chaney
October 8, 2013
Marriage and Divorce
Having a baby can do a real number on your body and self-image. You feel out of shape and most likely are not sporting the physique you had before the pregnancy. How you think about yourself has also changed. Preceding…
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Rita Chaney
September 24, 2013
Communication
Loneliness is defined (according to the Wordbook iPhone app) as “sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned,” “the state of being alone in solitary isolation” and “a disposition toward being alone.” Most humans have experienced loneliness at one time or…
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