Would just like to wish all the Moms out there a very special Mothers Day! Hope you all recieve something special. A warm hug, an 'I love you' and some flowers go a long way.
My special treat was cherry and vanilla ice-cream with little chocolate hearts filled with a teenie bit of cherry liquor inside each and mixed in with the yummy ice-cream. How sweet! mmmm...it helps that we have a Baskin Robbins across the street!
Take the day off and enjoy! From one Mom to another.

Can You Generate Targeted Traffic To Your Website Without Any Cost?

Balanced traffic is very important if you want to generate income from your web sites. If your web site is gathering dust without any visitors, there is no way to generate any revenue from it. Remember without effort and some investment, it is not possible to make money. However, to generate traffic to your web site you do not need to invest a lot of money.

It is completely understandable a well-established web site might invest a lot of money in big advertising campaigns to get more visitors to their site. Very simply, these successful site owners can afford to do so. But that doesnt mean a newbie has to do the same.

Instead, you can do the various low cost methods of generating traffic to your web site. This is actually a very safe, risk free method.

Below I have listed the five most effective ways to produce low cost web site traffic that will definitely prove to be beneficial for your site.

Article submission:
The various ezines, article directories and online encyclopedias allow us to submit articles in their sites. Make sure you submit articles that are relevant to your site. The best format to get your articles read is to write in a smooth, flowing, easy to read manner and give tips and guidelines. Dont forget to insert the link to your web site at the bottom of the article. With captivating articles, the readers will be interested in your products and services, ensuring a higher flow of traffic.

Newsletters:
Writing and distributing newsletters is not at all a hard job. With distribution of newsletters, your website will gain more recognition and build an opt-in list. This will result in people paying regular visits to your site.

Online Communities and Forums:
This is a cost-effective way of generating traffic to your web site. You need no money to invest, the only investment will be time. There are several online communities and forums where you can register and share your knowledge and experience with other people. You can also promote your services and web site through these forums. Remember to include your sites link in your signature. You will get the best results if you become a member of a forum that is relevant to your web site. With time, try to build a good reputation for yourself and this will definitely help in developing good will toward your site as well. This helps people to trust your services or products as well.

Link exchange:
This is a sure-fire, proven method. These days, almost every site has links to other relevant sites. The webmasters agree to link exchange programs because this helps in bringing traffic to their sites and services. Through link exchange, you are bound to see an increase in the flow of traffic to your site. Link exchanges also help to get you a high page rank in the search engines. The search engines will generate even more traffic to your web site at no cost.

Now that you know this, there should be nothing stopping you from earning a little extra income from home on the Internet. Persevere and you can make it your living just like myself and countless others have done.

Anthony Cai,The Downlines Attraction Coach, helps Committed People, who are serious about Earning Recurring Income, move Mountains. He has written articles on how anyone can improve their profits and sales by improving their Business Knowledge, Self-esteem or Service niche. If youre ready to attract more downlines, make more money and have more fun while you're doing it. You'll find TONS of resources to help you at: http://www.allsuccessisyours.com

Understanding AD/HD and the myths and misconceptions

Although this Blog is generally made up of ideas, resources and information on ways to work from home, I thought I’d share the reason why I choose to work from home in the first place.

Nearly a year ago, our daughter was diagnosed with both a Learning Disability (LD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). The process to deal with this news is different for everyone, but I found that after the initial shock, we grieved, and then we dealt. The end result is a happier little girl and happier parents. The journey to acceptance is not always an easy one. There are so many negative perceptions and stigmas attached to these disorders that would likely turn most parents to denial. After all, if you look under the definition of stigma in a dictionary you will find ‘a social disgrace’. People harbour many mistaken beliefs on this topic, which is what inspired me to write this and share the truth about AD/HD.

For myself, I needed to find out what we had in store and research this misunderstood condition. I like to pride myself in the fact that I can usually find the good in a bad situation, and this was going to be no different. The bounty of information available on the Internet enabled me to educate myself, which is essential in helping your child or your loved one through this difficult start. I say start, because once treated properly, things will balance out the way they should.

Some of the myths and misconceptions that I discovered and debunked are:

MYTH: AD/HD isn’t a real medical disorder.
TRUTH: AD/HD has been recognized as a legitimate diagnosis by major medical, psychological, and educational organizations, including the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Education. The American Psychiatric Society recognizes AD/HD as a medical disorder in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – the official mental health “bible” used by psychologists and psychiatrists.
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (also known as attention deficit disorder) is biologically based. Research shows that it’s a result of an imbalance of chemical messengers, or neurotransmitters, within the brain. Its primary symptoms are inattention, impulsiveness, and sometimes hyperactivity. People with AD/HD typically have a great deal of difficulty with aspects of daily life, including time management and organizational skills.

MYTH: AD/HD only affects boys.
TRUTH: Gender makes no difference in the symptoms caused by the disorder; girls are just as likely to have AD/HD as are boys. But because this myth persists, boys are more likely to be diagnosed than girls.

MYTH: People who have AD/HD are stupid or lazy-they never amount to anything.
TRUTH: People with AD/HD are of above-average intelligence, recent studies show. They certainly aren’t lazy. Their creativity and imagination are exceptional. In fact, many well-known, high-achieving individuals from the past are thought to have had AD/HD, including Mozart, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, George Bernard Shaw, and Salvador Dali.

MYTH: AD/HD is a result of bad parenting.
TRUTH: When a child with AD/HD blurts things out or gets out of his seat in class, it’s not because he hasn’t been taught that these behaviours are unacceptable. It’s because he can’t control his impulses. The problem is rooted to brain chemistry, not discipline. In fact, overly strict parenting – which may involve punishing a child for things he can’t control – can actually make AD/HD symptoms worse. Professional intervention, such as drug therapy, psychotherapy, and behaviour modification therapy are usually required.

MYTH: Children who are given special accommodations because of their AD/HD are getting an unfair advantage.
TRUTH: The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that public schools address the special needs of all children with disabilities, including children with AD/HD. Special accommodations, such as extra time on tests or scribing, simply level the playing field so that the kids with AD/HD can learn as successfully as their non AD/HD classmates.

MYTH: Children with AD/HD eventually outgrow their condition.
TRUTH: More than 70% of the individuals who have AD/HD in childhood continue to have it in adolescence. Up to 50% will continue to have it in adulthood.
Although it’s been estimated that 6% of the adult population has AD/HD, the majority of those adults remain undiagnosed, and only one in four of them seek treatment. Yet, without help, adults with AD/HD are highly vulnerable to depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. They often experience career difficulties, legal and financial problems, and troubled personal relationships.

MYTH: Children who take AD/HD medication are more likely to abuse drugs when they become teenagers.
TRUTH: Actually, it’s just the opposite. Having untreated AD/HD increases the risk that an individual will abuse drugs or alcohol. Appropriate treatment reduces the risk.
The medications used to treat AD/HD have been proven safe and effective for more than 50 years of use. These drugs don’t cure AD/HD, but they are highly effective at easing symptoms of the disorder. The drugs do not turn kids into addicts or “zombies”. If any such side effect should arise, your child is either on the wrong dosage or medication.

There are sometimes tough choices that have to be made when it comes to treatment. My recommendation is to find a doctor/paediatrician that you trust and are comfortable talking too. Utilize all the information available to you and educate yourself. One thing that the doctor said to our daughter that I will never forget, is that the treatment that she required was going to help her show the world just how smart she really was. She couldn’t have been more right!

For us, there has been a complete turn around. Our daughter has received her first ‘A’ on her recent report card, and I couldn’t be more proud of her. The meetings with teachers over her performance have now turned positive after years of struggling with negativity. She enjoys school, has a happier demeanour, and most importantly, her self-esteem and confidence have boosted tremendously. She is no longer hovering over her work, afraid and ashamed, but sitting tall and ready to learn and grow.

Like I mentioned earlier, there is no cure. Your child or loved one will likely always have symptoms, but with proper treatment, there is no reason why they can’t become happy, healthy, successful individuals.