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Establishing Dominance and Boundaries with your Companion Macaw

-Gloria Koss

          Spending your life with a companion parrot is a rewarding decision. Companion parrots such as the macaw enrich our lives in many ways, from providing us with constant companionship to endless entertainment. In order to have the best relationship with your macaw, establishing both your authority and healthy boundaries is essential. Remember, your macaw is a wild bird kept in captivity; parrots have not been domesticated through numerous generations such as dogs have, and thus they still possess numerous natural bird behaviors necessary to survive in the wild. Many of these behaviors are just not conducive to living in captivity, and that is where you come in; it is your responsibility to teach your bird how to adapt to their new captive life. Two of the fundamentals necessary are establishing your authority (dominance) and setting boundaries for your bird.

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Colorado Bankruptcy Law

Filing Chapter 7: Just the Facts

-Gloria Koss

          During tough economic times it is important to know what is fiscal fact and fiction, especially when it comes to matters such as filing for bankruptcy.  There are many myths about Colorado bankruptcy law that frighten people into not getting the assistance they need, resulting in monetary chaos for those already in trouble. Here some of those falsehoods will be laid to rest.

-Gloria Koss

          Living with an ADHD child can be difficult, but it is not impossible. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects 7% of American children; it can be disruptive to everyday life, but there are several coping strategies for both children and the parents of these children whom suffer from this condition.

          ADHD affects the limbic system by repressing the release of neurological chemicals, resulting in symptoms such as difficulty paying attention, staying focused on tasks, restlessness, quick frustration and anger levels, and difficulty sleeping. Children can begin showing signs of ADHD as early as five years old, and if left untreated, the condition will be carried on into adulthood.

          Because ADHD develops during early, school-aged children need intense support from parents and other adults to learn to manage the condition. Parents of these children often find themselves at their wits’ end, feeling helpless at their inability to help their child, and feeling like there is no one for them to turn to. There are tools out there available for ADHD children and their parents; these individuals are not lonely islands...continued.

The Alcohol Tax: Two Sides of the Issue

-Gloria Koss