Dexter Nelson, Author at Live Minder Connect

A bookstore customer compares two books for the purpose and time he has available

Choose a book by matching its purpose, level, evidence, format, and voice to what you actually want from your reading.

A man checks his temperature beside a mask and work bag before returning to work

August 5, 2026 Dexter Nelson

When Are You Well Enough to Return to Work After a Respiratory Illness?

Use your symptom trend, fever status, and a five-day precaution period to decide when returning after a respiratory illness is responsible.

A woman photographs a cosmetic product after noticing skin irritation on her forearm

Beauty

August 4, 2026 Dexter Nelson

What Should You Do When a New Cosmetic Causes a Skin Reaction?

If a new cosmetic causes burning, redness, itching, or swelling, stop using it and preserve the evidence. Learn what to record and when to seek medical help.

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Authors

August 4, 2026 Dexter Nelson

What Should a New Author Understand Before Signing a Publishing Contract?

Understand the rights, royalties, control clauses, and exit terms a new author should examine before signing a publishing contract.

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Cartoons

August 4, 2026 Dexter Nelson

Should You License a Cartoon or Commission a Custom One for Your Business?

Compare cartoon licensing and custom commissions, including usage rights, revisions, files, fees, and copyright terms.

A father calmly guides his daughter as she practices putting her backpack away after school

Parenting

August 3, 2026 Dexter Nelson

What Should You Do When Consequences Are Not Changing Your Child’s Behavior?

Consequences establish accountability, but lasting change also requires identifying what the behavior accomplishes and teaching a workable replacement.

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Fine Arts

August 3, 2026 Dexter Nelson

Is It an Original Print or a Reproduction? What Buyers Should Check

Learn how original prints, limited editions, and reproductions differ and what evidence to review before buying.

Dexter's Insights

August 3, 2026 Dexter Nelson

I Don’t Punish Mistakes: What Raising My Niece and Nephew Taught Me About Discipline

Raising my niece and nephew taught me that discipline starts with a question: did a child deliberately cross a boundary, or are they making a mistake that needs teaching and redirection?