Kat Featherton
Kat is a professional freelance writer, student and mother. Her goal is to provide useful information that is easy to understand and that may even be entertaining!
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BA Special Education/Elementary Education, Masters in Instructional Design in progressInterests
Education, Mental Health, Parenting, Health and Wellness, Special Education, Autism, Asperger s, Single Parenting, Special Needs, Home Remodeling, Crafting, and DIY.Motto
It s the struggle that defines us, not the goal.
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Are You Raising a Spoiled Brat?Even parents with the best intentions can end up with a spoiled brat for a son or daughter. -
Parent for the First DanceHelp your child survive the first dance with grace with these simple parenting tips. -
Potty Train a Child of the Opposite Gender as a Single ParentSingle parents face a unique position when they potty train children who are the opposite gender.
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Are You Parenting to Your Standards?Ask yourself a few simple questions to evaluate your parenting skills. -
Keep Your Son from Looking like a PervertWe need to build a society that focuses more on teaching our sons respect than it does on teaching our daughters self-defense. -
Is Your Daughter Pimping on Facebook?If the world knows what color your daughter's thong is, you might want to review her Facebook posts. -
Cure Cabin FeverDon't let cabin fever make your family miserable. -
Change the Color of Winter BluesBring some vibrant color into your winter home. -
Keep Cursive in the SchoolsCursive in the curriculum means more than just teaching pretty writing. -
Protect Your Kids at SchoolIf you are feeling helpless because of the last wave of school shootings, do something about it! -
Affording the Truth for ChristmasWhat I can afford to give my son for Christmas is the truth, and that's the one thing I can't afford NOT to give him.Also published on: -
First Person: I Ruined My Credit When I Bought a HouseA good credit plan is often thwarted by life.
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Parents: Prepare Vehicles for WinterParents have to worry about more than just themselves when the vehicle breaks down in the winter time. -
First Person: Unfriending a Facebook Friend to Save a FriendshipRather than lose a friend of more than 20 years, I deleted him from my Facebook until after the election.
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Preparing for Braces: Don't Forget Your Child's SchoolThough braces don't get the attention they used to, you really should help the school be prepared for your child's visit to the orthodontist. -
Help with Reading ComprehensionHelping your children with reading comprehension may be as simple as paying attention to a good story. -
Avoid Christmas CommercialsIf you don't want to drown in cries of "I want that!" this holiday season, you will need to learn how to avoid Christmas commercials. -
Learn What Title I Means for Your Kindergarten StudentKindergarten student with a Title I status may be better off than those who are not Title I. -
What Every Parent Needs to Know About School TodayParents who imagine school to be as they once knew it would probably be shocked to learn how much it has changed.
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Start Homeschooling with Guidelines that WorkHomeschooling takes a great deal of patience and organization, but one of the hardest parts may just be getting started.
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Pass out alternative treats for HalloweenThere are other things to pass out for Halloween instead of candy.
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Hand out a healthy HalloweenHalloween doesn't have to be a crash course in emergency room visits.
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Guide to an Organic HalloweenShare your healthy lifestyle for Halloween!
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Celebrate Halloween with autismIf your child has autism, Halloween may not be as fun as you had planned. Change your plans so your whole family can celebrate this holiday!
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Create a Halloween Event with Autism in MindHalloween may not be the easiest holiday for kids who have autism, but you can make a special event just for them.
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Go Green for HalloweenHalloween doesn't have to be time spent digging through plastic decorations. Make this orange holiday about going green.
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Can You Combine Families?If you are going to bring two families together, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
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Develop Math Skills with ChoresYou can do more than get the house clean with chores. You can help your child practice basic math skills.
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What My Son Taught Me by Wearing MakeupThings are not always as they seem. I was happy to have that reminded to me the day my son wore makeup.
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Handle your role as the parent of a student in special educationSpecial education does not stop in the classroom. Parents play a vital role.
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Manage your child's time when school startsParents who help their children manage time are helping their children learn new things since they can concentrate on learning rather than managing.
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Foods that Meet the Needs of PreteensSome of the foods you think you know best have some surprises in store for your preteen.
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Go Back to School with Good Parent-Teacher RelationsStart the school year off right by establishing positive parent teacher relationships.
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Easy Dishes for Kids to CookYour budding chef will have a blast with these fun and easy dishes!
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Help Teens Choose VirginityTeen pregnancy is not just about a teen's mistake. It is up to the parent to teach a teen that virginity is a choice they can make and celebrate.
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Are you passing the parenting buck?There is no time when the parent of a minor should say they "can't do anything about it".
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How to use Facebook as parenting toolFacebook has its downfalls, but it also offers parents a new avenue to learn about their children.
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Take responsibility for your child's educationEducation is not the sole responsibility of the teacher. It's time for parents to start taking part in the academic success of their children.
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Ways to clean up a foul mouthIf your child has a foul mouth, you can take a few easy steps to clean it up.
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Giving My Social Security Back to the Ones that Want to Gamble ItIf the government wants to use my Social Security as their pocket money, I will let them.
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Do you believe your partner or your child?Learn some crucial point that can help you decide whether to believe your partner or your child.
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Going back to school with teen pregnancyAre you being the parent you should to your pregnant teen?
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Keep ex drama out of your homeYour ex is called and ex for a reason. Don't let his or her drama continue to disrupt your life and impact your child.
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Ways to improve grades: Write a school year contractA contract for the school year helps to hold you and your child accountable for this year's performance.
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Let children learn through choresWhat are you teaching your child through chores?
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Go back to school with special needsIs your child ready to go back to the special education program?
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Presentation Makes All the DifferenceThe method you use to present things to your child is directly related to the response you get from them.
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Back-to-school check listAre you sure you didn't forget something as you were getting your child ready to go back to school?
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Save money on back-to-school clothesPlan ahead for back to school clothes so you don't break the bank.
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Boy Scouts Promote Traditional ValuesI support the BSA's decision concerning membership of homosexuals.
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Can Your Children Benefit from Your Meditation?A parent who meditates offers benefits to his or her children without even trying to.
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Save money on back to school suppliesSchool supplies can be expensive if you don't plan ahead.
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More Common Sense About Obese ChildrenSome very simple parenting methods can help kids avoid being obese.
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Does your child think you hate him?Talking about your ex can lead to your child believing that you hate him or her.
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How Children Can Benefit from SwimmingSwimming can do more for children than keep them cool in the summer months.
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Should Children Meditate?Meditation can be even better for children than it is for adults.
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Keep Children HydratedThe summer months bring worries of dehydration. Learn how to keep your children hydrated.
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Never discuss these 4 things with your childrenOpen communication is the way to go, but some things are not child friendly topics.
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Pull the plug on the pacifier habitStopping the pacifier habit can be as easy or hard as you make it.
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Get your children out of the air conditioningAs tempting as it is to let your children sit inside all, it is not the healthiest thing you can do for them in the summer.Also published on:
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Prepare your family for severe weatherNot being prepared for storms could lead to fatal mistakes for your family.Also published on:
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Are you a parent who cheated?If you cheated on your significant other, you need to be careful not to let it ruin your entire family.Also published on:
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Study: Cats May Make Women SuicidalIs your cat making you suicidal without you knowing it?
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Destruction by Storm in Indiana"Tornado Alley" isn't the place you want to be during a high wind storm.
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Ease the transition to collegeAre you making the transition to college harder on yourself and your child than you really have to?Also published on:
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Is your child bipolar or in puberty?Bipolar disorder and puberty have more in common than you might imagine.Also published on:
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First Person: Torn on Court's Health Care RulingThough I am happy to see that some of the citizen focused items on the Supreme Court agenda got the ruling they should have, turning a fine into a tax is not something that is going to benefit taxpayers.
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Celebrate a fireworks free Independence Day with your toddlerToddlers can celebrate Independence Day without the danger of fireworks.Also published on:
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Keep Your Children Safe at the BeachThe beach can hold many dangers for a small child.
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Does Your Child Have Swimmer's Ear?Swimmer's ear can be painful, but is easy to prevent.
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Give your kids a cell phone without creating a monsterThere are a few simple things you can do to avoid allowing your child to get addicted to his or her cell phone.Also published on:
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Make all of your children specialIs there a difference in how you should treat children who have special needs as opposed to how you should treat children who don't?Also published on:
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Take your family out of an abusive relationshipIf you are in an abusive relationship, use this information to find your way out.Also published on:
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How to Parallel ParentParallel parenting is something that high conflict parents should try in order to avoid causing their children more pain.
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Signs that You Need to Try Parallel ParentingIf you are having problems functioning as parents, parallel parenting may be what is best for you and your child.
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Use Attachment Parenting Methods as a Single ParentAttachment parenting might be easier with both parents present, but it can be done with a single parent.
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What is Parallel Parenting?Reduce stress on your child with parallel parenting.
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Don't Make These Potty Training MistakesYou can bet on some interesting results if you make any of these common potty training mistakes.
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Indiana Parent Visitation Laws and MythsIf you have custody of a child, you might want to revisit what you think you know about child custody in Indiana.
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Should Children Promote Gay Pride?Witty sayings indicating gay pride are displayed on the clothes of children. Do you think this is appropriate?
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The Financial Crisis Did Me a FavorWhile some were losing things they over-extended themselves on, people like me who live a simple life were able to make a few dreams come true.
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Was Sandusky Grooming or Suffering from a Disorder?Sandusky's lawyer has filed a motion to the effect that a disorder can be blamed for some of his behavior.
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Buy supplies for an online college studentSupplies for an online college may be different than supplies for a traditional school.Also published on:
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Breastfeed After Sexual AbuseSexual abuse will change your life. You don't have to let it change your child's.
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Choose between online or traditional college for your childMaking college decisions is never easy, but you can educate yourself so you can make the right choice about the best college for your child.Also published on:
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Use a schedule to attachment parentMinor interruptions to a routine schedule have less of an impact than sudden interruptions that may send the wrong signal.Also published on:
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Use positive discipline for attachment parentingPositive discipline is a hard task to manage when you were raised not to spare the rod.Also published on:
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Attachment parent without breastfeedingBreastfeeding is a major part of attachment parenting, but you can successfully participate in attachment parenting without breasfeeding.Also published on:
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Sandusky's Lawyer Makes Motions Concerning Use of InformationJerry Sandusky's lawyer makes two motions that will determine what information can be used aside from in court testimonies.
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New Drug May Help Immune System Fight CancerA new study shows the potential for a new drug that prevents cancer from suppressing the immune system.
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It's Not Obama; It's Congress That Isn't Doing Its JobPresident Obama would be able to do his job if Congress didn't stand in the way.
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Genocide Victims Remembered Through Worldwide White Armband DayPeople around the world not only mourn the victims of the Prijedor genocide, but also seek to educate those who are unaware that genocide is more current than they think.
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Get your kids to go green with choresHelp your kids go green through household chores.Also published on:
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Create the right allowance for your childEvery child is different. If you want to teach responsibility through chores, tailor the compensation to fit your family.Also published on:
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Indiana Woman May Face Death PenaltyAutumn Dunn awaits the results of an autopsy that may result in charges of murder.
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Protect Your Children in the WoodsIf you're like me and demand that children spend some time outside, you can expect them to run to the woods for fun and shade. Make sure your children are safe when they go there!
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Teach Kids Through CompostingKids can learn about more than gardening if you involve them in the entire composting process.
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5 Unique Summer Jobs for KidsUnless you always want to foot the bill for your child, you might want to help them get involved in a summer job.
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How many considerations should society have for special needs?How far do you think society should go to be considerate of special needs?
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Personal responsibility and special needsDon't make your children avoid responsibility based on the fact that they have special needs.
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A Child's Battle with Bipolar DisorderBipolar disorder isn't as common as it seems. Often, the behaviors that indicative can be attributed to a lifestyle rather than a disorder.
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Teach your children to swimThe younger someone is when they learn to swim, the more adept they are at it. Teach your children to swim so they can reap the full benefits of summer.
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Help your children overcome a fear of the waterBefore your children can learn how to swim, they have to get over their fear of the water.
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Buy the right pool for your kidsIf you want to buy a pool for your kids, make sure you get a pool that fits your family.
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Memorial Day appreciation through personalized decorationsDecorations for Memorial Day can be about more than just pretty bows.
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Evaluate Your Dependence on TechnologyWhat would your family act like if they coudn't communicate using text?
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Reduce your child's dependence on technologyWe use technology so much that we don't realize aspects of life that we are missing. Worse, we are making our children miss real life experiences.
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My Circumstantial DepressionNot all types of depression are alike. My experience with depression won't be the same as yours.
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Reduce the stress of morningsSome planning and delegating can go a long way toward making your mornings a bit easier.
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Being a mom is enoughThe media may be busy trying to get mothers at each others' throats, but the truth is that there are just a few simple rules to being a decent mother.Also published on:
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Encourage your kids to brush their teethYou can get your kids to brush their teeth without even asking!
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Celebrate Mother's Day as a single momIf you are a single mother, how do you plan to celebrate Mother's Day?
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Maurice Sendak Provided Sanctuary, EscapeThe death of Maurice Sendak does not mean the end of a brilliant artist. His work immortalizes the world he created and chose to share with others.
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Make time for the kids when you work at homeThe fact that you're home more than most parents doesn't actually mean you spend more time with your kids.
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Teach your child how to mow the lawnIf you want your child to mow the lawn, you need to teach them how to do it right.
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Use natural methods to protect your children from insectsYou don't have to cover your children with harmful chemicals in order to protect them from insects.
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Indiana Students May Lose Out Over Funding for SchoolsSchools in Indiana must now ask tax payers to vote for a referendum to keep the schools open.
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Sex Offender Turned Serial Killer in New Albany, Indiana?A New Albany convicted sex offender may be the latest serial killer.Also published on:
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5 Signs Your Child is a BullyLearn how to tell if your child is a bully.
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Signs Your Significant Other Doesn't Respect Your KidsWhen it comes to your kids, you can't take anyone's word. Observation is the only way to learn if they are the right person to have around your children.
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Single Dads Should Celebrate Mother's DayIf being a single parent means playing the roles of both parents, why shouldn't a single father celebrate Mother's Day?
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Go green to decrease ADHD symptomsLearn about a new twist concerning ADHD and the benefits of taking your child outside to play.
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Change in definition of autism may restrict schools from training grantWill your school be eligible for funding for autism training?
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Prepare kids for the ISTEPYou can do quite a bit to make sure your child does well on the ISTEP.
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Teach children to haggleIf children learn to haggle at an early age, they will have more appreciation of material wealth and will be able to develop a sense of independence.
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Set yard sale rules for kidsSet some ground rules before you take your kids to a yard sale.
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Obama Employs a Childhood Tactic With Student LoansMy student loan debt may have taught me a thing or two about finances, but parenthood taught me to recognize a childhood tactic when I see one.
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Teach basic cooking skills with 5 easy dishesThese 5 meals offer some great lessons on the basics of cooking.
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Get the kids outside without saying a word about itIf your kids don't want to seem to step outside, use some subtle encouragement to help them out the front door.
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Discover your child's interestsInstead of assuming you know what your child is interested in, why not take the time to learn the truth?
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How Kids Translate What You SayThe words that come out of our mouths aren't the words that our children hear.
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Should you be a single parent?Sometimes the question isn't whether or not you should be single, but whether or not you should be a single parent.
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Welcome lost family membersLearn how to welcome lost family members without overwhelming them.
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Help kids find answersSooner or later you're going to run out of answers for questions. Isn't it time your child learned to look for answers on his or her own?
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Essential survival tips for pubertyKids aren't the only ones who need to prepare for puberty.
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Indiana DNR Asks Hoosiers to Seek More Than Corn in IndianaAre you participating in the "Invasion of the Weird Trees"?
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Win parenting battles with common senseWhen it comes to parenting battles, less emotion and more common sense are the tickets to victory!
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This is Not the Parenthood of My Childhood DreamsParenthood as envisioned in childhood dream seems to have taken an unexpected turn.
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Helping Moms Like Me Get Back on Their FeetInstead of letting the economy make me focus on material wealth, I let it push me to my potential.
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Turn boys into men with a toolboxA simple toolbox can help your son transition from a boy to a young man.
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Help your child train a puppyDon't take over the puppy training; just lend some advice.
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Make your child the masterHelp your child build a relationship with his or her pet.
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A Vitamin D Deficiency Changed My HabitsA vitamin defiency forced me to take a closer look at my health.
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3 Tips to Remember the Time ChangeWith my busy schedule, I have to get creative to remember to set my clocks ahead.
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Debunked myths about childhood illnessAre you doing what you can to keep your community healthy?
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Stop making my child sickAre you being a responsible parent when your child is sick?
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Avoid phrases that make you a lazy parentThe things that you say to and about your children speak far louder about your parenting than almost anything else you do.
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Are Ohioans Ready for Joe the Plumber in the U.S. House?Ohioans speak up about Joe the Plumber in Congress.Also published on:
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What happens during inpatient treatment for your child?If you're thinking about admitting your child to an inpatient treatment facility, you might want to know what to expect.Also published on:
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Reap the Benefits of Moving into a Rehab HouseSimply moving into a house that needs work can teach your child life lessons they won't soon forget.
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BrailleTouch as a special education toolThe new BrailleTouch app gives caregivers a new resource for special education.
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How to encourage outdoor hobbies in kidsUse your imagination to encourage your child to develop some outdoor hobbies.
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Read the signs that your child needs more disciplineStop getting frsutrated over the way your kids behave. Do something about it.
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How to ruin your kidsYou might think you're giving your kid a great life, but are you really just creating a monster?Also published on:
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Family moving tips: Ease the transition from town to countryIf you're moving from a home in town to a home in the country, you can make the transition easier for your kids with a few simple steps.Also published on:
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Guide to Writing a Research PaperWriting a research paper is a lot easier if you break it down into a few simple steps.
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BrailleTouch to Change the World of TextingA new app for visually impaired users will change texting for more than just the visually impaired.
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Teach your child positive thinkingShow your child how to see the positive side of life.
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Avoid the bully labelIs your child being labeled as a bully without knowing why?
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Secret Saved the DayWhen everything seems to go wrong, it's the little secrets that get you through the day.
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Get prepared for bracesDo you know how to prepare your child for braces?
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Confront issues at schoolIf you're having problems with your child's schooling, you need to be able to take the right steps to correct them.
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Know the dangers of good dental practicesIf you're thinking about taking your child to visit the dentist, you might want to learn about the dangers of "good" dental practices.
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Prepare to Remodel Your BathroomLearn what to do to your bathroom before you try installing anything on your own.
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Tips for Removing Old WallpaperTake the pain out of removing old wallpaper with these easy tips.
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5 Signs that Your Child Needs for You to DateIs your child showing glaring signs that it's time for you to start dating?
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Are You Inspiring or Nagging?You might think you're trying to help, but your loved one may wonder when you're going to shut up.
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Avoid traumatizing your child with gender neutralityAre you trying to be gender neutral but are gender biased without realizing it?
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Have a great sex talk in 5 stepsUse a plan to make sure that you have a great sex talk with your kids.
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Survive the sex talk with your kidsEvery parents dreads the sex talk, but it doesn't have to be as painful as we anticipate.
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How Absent Parents Can Destroy Their Children with Cell PhonesCell phones offer a great convenience for the absent parent. However, in the wrong hands they can be a tool of destruction rather than a way to maintain communication.
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Bill to End Indiana Beautician Licensing Requirements Outrages CitizensWomen speak out with thoughts on the potential removal of licensing requirements for Indiana beauticians
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Brian Bosma Shows Complete Disregard for Indiana CitizensBrian Bosma expresses disdain for the Constitution as well as local courts.
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Chinese New Year -- Year of the DragonAccording to Chinese astrology, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. What can you expect from the coming year?
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Help your son go from cute to coolWhen your little boy makes the transition to being a young man, you need to help him go from being cute to being cool.
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Avoid the pitfalls of pubertyAre you taking on the emotional strain of your child's puberty? Avoid some of the common mistakes that parents make when parenting a child through puberty.
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How to recognize the less-obvious signs of pubertyIf you can recognize the signs of puberty before it's in full swing, you might actually survive it without therapy.
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Stop making excuses for your childIsn't it about time you stopped making excuses for your child?
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Is your kid ever moving out?Isn't it about time your adult child did something productive with his or her life?
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Help your child deal with the death of a petKids are sometimes too small for their emotions. The death of a pet can be a drastic blow. What will you do to help?
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Parenting for the Zombie ApocalypseIf your children have heard of the Zombie Apocalypse, they are probably frightened to the core. What are you doing to deal with their fears?
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Use common sense when tagging your kid with a nicknameWhat kind of a nickname are you going to give your child?
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New Year's resolutions for parentsYou don't have to revise your direct parenting skills to make a New Year's resolution as a parent.
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Alternatives to family Christmas dinnerIf you feel more anxiety about going to a family Christmas dinner than you feel joy, maybe it's time to seek out an alternative to family Christmas dinners.
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Helpful Christmas giftsSometimes the Christmas gifts that come without wrapping paper are the Christmas gifts that are needed the most.
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Christmas tips for broken homesComing from a broken home doesn't have to mean a stressful Christmas.
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Gun Safety TipsGun safety is one of the most important topics you can teach your child. If you don't think so, just ask yourself who will teach them if you don't.
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Christmas gift torturing tips for parentsIf you're tired of Christmas being all about hearing what everyone wants, try these tips to provide yourself with some Christmas gift entertainment!
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Christmas gifts for daycare providersWhat are you planing to buy your daycare provider for Christmas?
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Tips for getting to the truthLearn how to get the truth out of your children.
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Host a holiday craft party for kidsOne way to get kids into the holiday spirit is by hosting a holiday craft party for kids.
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How to prepare for school holidaysWhat are your kids going to be doing during the holiday break?
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Thanksgiving dinner survival tipsDoes Thanksgiving dinner seem more like a turn at running the gauntlet? Use these Thanksgiving dinner survival tips to make your dinner a bit more tolerable.
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Thanksgiving for petsHow are you celebrating Thanksgiving with your pets?
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False Signs of LiesAre parents reading the wrong signs when it comes to their children lying?
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How to get your kids interested in school -- without them realizing itThese easy education tips will help your child do better in school without even realizing it.
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Don't leave your child's education all up to the teacherWhat part do you play in your child's education?
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Increase your kids' vocabulary by banning certain wordsIf you want to increase your child's vocabulary, you might have to get rid of some words first.
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Where's the white meat? Tales of a Thanksgiving disasterOnly in my world could the white meat get lost during Thanksgiving dinner.