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5 Ways Mature Women Can Look YoungerA classic, feminine, style (and a few camouflage tricks) can help women of any age look younger.
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Where is This Relationship Going?The article addresses understanding the roots and dynamics of this relationship question, and realizing that avoiding answering it is never healthy for either party. -
Selecting a Gift for Ill or Hospitalized Loved Ones or FriendsThings to keep in mind when searching for the right gift for a loved one or friend who is hospitalized or confined to their home as a result of health problems.
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Turbo Jam: Fun Fitness Program for the Otherwise "Non-Gym Inclined"A positive review of the DVD fitness program, Turbo Jam, sold by Beachbody.com -
Prepaid Cell Phone Plans: Why and When They're Better Than Pay-As-You-Go PlansFor subscribers who want a little flexibility and the best deal, a prepaid plan is often the best choice. -
How Children Benefit from Choices, Rather Than CommandsIssuing commands to children may or may not result in children who obey, but giving children the opportunity to make a few reasonable choices about things that affect them offers a number of benefits to children. -
The Terrible Two's and TantrumsA discussion of why two-year-old children are more prone to tantrums and 5 ways to help keep young children from losing their cool. -
Buying a Formal DressWhen shopping for a formal dress, keeping a few things in mind can help make selecting just the right dress easier.
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Thoughts on Ways to Improve the US Education SystemImproving schools in the US would not always involve try to buy the most expensive equipment and supplies available. Sometimes changes in policies or thinking may offer the most possibility of improvements.
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Characteristics of Family-Friendly CommunitiesNo community can be guaranteed to be completely free of crime and hazards, but some communities are far more family-friendly than others. This check-list offers characteristics to evaluate before considering moving to any community.
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Have I Had Enough of This MarriagePeople in long troubled marriages ask, "Have I had enough of this marriage?" on a regular basis. Sometimes not being able to answer the question means it isn't quite time to leave.
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Convenience Stores - A Look at Products and PricingShopping at convenience stores doesn't always involve spending three times at much. Smart shopping at convenience stores is knowing which items have prices similar to larger stores, which tend to be priced only slightly higher, and which are just priced too high to buy.
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Surviving a Car Accident That Should Have Been FatalWhen I survived the accident that killed my closest friend I didn't realize that the obvious issues would not be the only issues. Also, I didn't realize that getting over it once didn't mean getting over it forever. -
Finding the Christmas Spirit When Financially, Emotionally and/or Physically DrainedChristmas can be a challenge when you're low on money, physical stamina, or emotional energy. These ideas for building a modest but traditional Christmas and finding a little Christmas spirit could make the difference between enjoying the holiday and feeling forgotten. -
Classical Music in Everyday LifeEnjoying classical music doesn't have to mean going to the symphony regularly or studying it for years. Sometimes the most meaningful impact classical music can have on a life comes in a much more ordinary way.
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Children & Stranger Danger: How Cautious or Cavalier Should Parents Be?When the issue of stranger danger is brought up many parents prefer to remind themselves that children more often face danger at the hands of family and others they know. Stranger danger is a different but separate threat - but a very real one.
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Myths About DivorceCommon beliefs that divorce happens because nobody took marriage vows seriously, that somebody rushed in or rush out of marriage, or that somebody wasn't willing to "tough it through" may be erroneous more often than not.
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Criminal Minds - Goodbye, Jason GideonThe premier of Criminal Minds leads us to believe that Jason Gideon (Mandy Patinkin) commits suicide, as Agent Hotchner pays the price for Gideon's choice of handling a case.
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The Myth that High Intelligence and Insanity Go TogetherA look at different types of intelligence, history, gender differences, schools, and studies shows how the high intelligence/insanity myth may have come into being and why it needs to go.
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Why Parents Sometimes CryParents cry about many of the same things non-parents do, but parents have a set of reasons to cry that are exclusive to parents. Pride and sentiment are among those reasons, but there are more sobering reasons parents cry as well.
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How a Few Simple Rules Can Make Housework a Whole Lot EasierHousework can get overwhelming when one person does it all, but sometimes children or busy spouses to do some jobs doesn't work either for one reason or another. Having a few simple, reasonable, rules can be a good compromise.
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An Honest Look at the Breastfeeding ArgumentBreastfeeding is best, and it would be an unreasonable person who would question the benefits of mother's milk for a baby. Still, there are mothers who have reservations and even some who wonder if the benefits of breastfeeding could be being exaggerated to some extent.
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Toddler Discipline: Why Time-Out Doesn't Always Work, but Teaching Usually DoesToddlers are people who are making the transition from being helpless babies to "being a person". For just about a year and half it can be helpful for parents to remember that discipline isn't only about punishing. Its about teaching.
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Nostalgia and Occasionally "Dwelling on the Past"After a few months of seeming obsessed with the past, I realized that this temporary phase served a purpose.
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Moms Who Bake the Cupcakes VS. Moms Who Buy ThemFor decades now there has been debate about the meaning of sending homemade goodies to children's parties versus sending store-bought treats. Both sides have their valid points, but moms who send store-bought treats may not be such "bad mothers" after all.
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The Toy Crazes that Movies and Television Shows BuildWith every movie and most children's television shows come the inevitable toys and other items that become must-haves for children and must-finds for parents. Phases, like childhood and all other things, do tend to pass.
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Beyond Barbie's Influence on Girls' Self-ImageThe Barbie Doll is often blamed for the poor self-image of young girls and women, but does Barbie really represent something far more serious and sobering about femininity?
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Cleaning Artificial PlantsMany artificial plants can be washed or even immersed in water, but not all are that hearty. Considering the material, how the plant is held together, and ornamentation helps determine the right way to clean the plant.
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How to Select a Cell Phone that Won't Irk You LaterNot all cell phones are created equally, and its easy to buy a device that seems to be the right one - only to later discover it has some irksome feature that makes its owner regret choosing it.
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Teenagers and Foreign TravelThe opportunity to travel to foreign country can be a very exciting prospect for young people, but parents need to carefully consider the wisdom in allowing teens to visit foreign countries without their parents.
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Teens Making Bad Choices: Is Bad Parenting Always to Blame?When teens make bad choices it can be easy and even automatic for some people to blame the young person's parents. Blaming parents is not always fair or appropriate.
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Weekend Parenting: How Non-Custodial Parents Can Stay ParentsNon-custodial parents have the challenge of trying to remain close and remain parents with only limited time with children. There are steps non-custodial parents can take to keep their relationship with their child strong.
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Guilt-Free or Almost Guilt-Free Fast Food MealsFast food doesn't have to mean "the worst food you could eat". It is possible to make healthier choices even at fast-food restaurants.
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Gift Ideas for Adopting ParentsWhen choosing a gift for newly adoptive parents keeping in mind that adoptive parents miss out on some of the keepsakes biological parents get to have may help lead you to the perfect gift.
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Preventing Middle Children from Feeling Left OutIf parents are careful and pay a little attention to family dynamics middle children don't need to feel left out.
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Teens and the People They Can Trust: The Friends VS. Family DilemmaWhen teens must decide between trusting family versus trusting friends it can seem as if friends are the only ones who can be trusted. All is not always as it seems. Here's why.
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Parent Participation in Primary School ClassroomsParents' participation in primary school classrooms would seem to be nothing but positive, but things aren't always as they seem.
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Behavior Problems in Toddlers: "Broken Homes" Versus Day-CareWhen toddlers develop behavior problems some people blame "broken homes" or other problems in the home environment. Others blame day-care. Studies point to day-care.
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The Art of Living Alone: Preventing and Reducing LonelinessSome people prefer living alone. Others don't but have no choice. There are a few things people can do to prevent or reduce loneliness when living alone is not their choice.
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Home TownThere's something about that old home town.
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Nanny-Cams and the Rights of BabysittersNanny-cams are not a violation of babysitters' rights. Cameras are often installed in workplaces, and your home is your babysitter's workplace.
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The Guest-Friendly Kitchen: What to Keep on Hand to be Ready for AnythingKeeping a good selection of non-perishable foods and beverages can make the difference between feeling like an awkward host/hostess and being able to offer unexpected guests the perfect beverage or meal.
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Improving the Overall Health of African AmericansVitamin D deficiency, discrepancies in health care, and low birth weight are among the factors that contribute to higher rates of some health problems in African-Americans.
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Talking with Friends: What Marathon Conversations with Friends Can Do for UsBoth friends benefit when they share long, thoughtful, conversations.
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The Open-Adoption OptionMany people today consider open adoption to be the best kind of adoption. While secrecy in adoption is generally no longer considered acceptable or in the interest of the adoptee, whether or not open adoption is always in the best interest of the child remains under debate.
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Ex-Wives and Step-Moms: When Its Bitterness, When it May Not BeSometimes ex-wives are just bitter (as ex-husbands can be), but sometimes what may look like bitterness to a dad and his new wife may actually be something else.
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When Parents Abandon Their ChildrenWhen Dad disappears or Mom leaves the children with their grandmother and takes off it can be close to impossible for children or other family members to comprehend. Sometimes things are not as they may seem.
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What Parents Need to Know About Learning DisabilitiesLearning disabilities are not always easily understood, and children can get lost between what parents know, and see, about them and what teachers know, and see, about their school performance.
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The School Uniform in Public Schools DebateIn the past there may have been no real need for uniforms in public schools, but today the are reasons to believe that requiring uniforms in public schools may make sense.
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Racism and Civil Rights Issues in the United States: Are They with Us Forever?While there are those who believe that racism and civil rights will always remain a problem in the US to one extent or another, progress that has been made in this area would seem to indicate otherwise.
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What My Computer Taught Me While it was Turned OffWe teach children to read, to add, and to look both ways before crossing the street. What, though, is the process involved in teaching children how to think?
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The Right Age for Starting KindergartenMost people agree that the right age for starting kindergarten depends on the individual child but that the right age is usually five years old plus or minus one year. A broad range of factors that make up "The Big Picture" are discussed in this article.
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If I Could Change the WorldImagining having the power to magically change the world - a little verse.