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Do you feel that  - even in your fast paced life -  a bit lonley? Possibly a bit disconnected even though you are sending loads of emails and sometimes sit on the computer for hours? Well, you are not alone. In this world of technology people often isolate themselves, and it is not good. My guest today, Keith Harrell has written a new book, CONNECT: Building Sucess Through People, Purpose and Performance (www.superfantastic.com)

Listen in to what he has to say and how we can open up to opportunities to connect with others and enhance our lives to the fullest! ~ It will help us all to make good choices ~

June is the #1 month for weddings (gee, no surprise there) and if you are planning a wedding, listen up today to my guests, best-selling husband and wife team Judith Sherven, PhD (former Bridal Expert for iVillage) and Jim Sniechowski, PhD who are redefining the way America gets married. From now on the bride and the groom will enjoy the entire process from the engagement through the honeymoon — together.

For a complimentary 2-chapter excerpt from their new book “The Smart Couple’s Guide
to the Wedding of Your Dreams” just go to http://www.smartweddingcouples.com/

The new site that was mentioned today is “You Are A Miracle”  Take a look at it (it is really cool) at www.youareamiracle.net

Click on it and learn more, live better, celebrate yourself and enjoy your life  ~ and don’t forget to make good choices ~

Did you ever wish parenthood came with a manual? Are there times you just aren’t sure if you are doing it right and don’t know where to turn?

Well, most of us have at times and it is nothing to be ashamed of. Information, knowledge and support help all of us make good choices. EPIC - Every Person Influences Children -(www.epicforchildren.org) provides comprehensive skill-building programs at all levels, to support and enhance parenting skills. It is a wonderful organization and today I will be talking with Phyllis Eig, EPIC’s Hudson Valley Regional Director to learn all about EPIC, and where you can find it in your area.

So listen today and together we will learn how to make good parenting choices!

Dogs! Do you love them? Are they part of your family? They are for me. We have two dogs, Jack an 8-year-old Golden Retriever, and Simba a 2-year-old fluffly labradoddle mutt. Jack came from a breeder at 8 months after being rejected by his owner, and Simba is from the Middletown shelter. Love them both - but that is not to say that I always understand how to discipline them. Adorable and lovable Simba barks too much, and always wants to play. How do I handle that? Do I yell? Scream? Ignore it? Get  a bark collar? Jack - well he just is getting old and gray, though sweet and gentle as can be.
Well these are just some of the questions my guest today, dog expert, Martin Deeley, will be answering for us. Martin and his wife Pat are trainers and owner of Florida Dog Trainer (www.floridadogtrainer.com). You can also go to www.dogpro.org to find a trainer near you.

Martin wrote the foreward to his friend Cesar Millan’s, star of the hit TV show, The Dog Whisperer,  book. They share the same philosophy and today we are going to learn more about Alpha dog, and why that matters.

So join me today and learn about the other kids in your family - your pets and how to make good choices for them!