You can help your child who is struggling for independence to have it by doing the following: 1. Facebook and MySpace accounts. Independence is often achieved through self expression, and being able to control parts of your own life. If...
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June 2009
Being a mother is a very special responsibility, but it is just that--a responsibility. You are not going to be able to go out as much, you won't have as much money, and your priorities are going to change. This...
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In today's busy world, It's very easy to come home from a long day at work or school and end up sitting down to relax in front of the TV. However, this behavior is not conducive to a healthy, active...
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Having a new baby in the house can be a big change for everyone, but it generally affects older siblings more, as they start to get less attention. The following is a few tips for how to help older siblings...
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Playground cliques can be hard on kids in elementary school through high school, if you are on the outside looking in, it can be hard on their self esteem. As a parent, knowing what you can do to help your...
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Marriages can go a little stale if you are not making efforts to put romance into them on a daily basis. The following are ten ways to put romance in your marriage everyday: 1. Write notes. You and your spouse...
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If you find yourself in the position as a parent of not liking your child's friends, it can be difficult to know what you should do. As a parent, it is your prerogative to not like your kid's friends, but...
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There are basically two stages in your child's life when they start to assert their independence, when they are toddlers, and tweens. The following is a look at how you can help your tween be more independent, and in a...
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The sacrifice of motherhood is more than just giving up certain parts of your body for a while, getting sagging breasts, stretch marks, lacking energy, and dealing with poop, spit, etc. for several years. One of the sacrifices of motherhood...
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Many people, when studying modern marriage, are dismayed at the number which are ending in divorce and the reasons why they seem to be failing. While there are a myriad of reasons why a marriage might be damaged, there are...
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For some families, getting exercise and doing physical activities are at the bottom of the to-do list. With the average family involved in work, school and outside interests, many times it is easier, because everyone is spent from their other...
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The following are some great tips for helping older siblings adjust to life with a new baby: 1. Read books to your child about other kids who have had a new baby come into their home. There are several books...
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As a parent it can be difficult to watch your child be excluded, and often the playground is where it manifests the most. In the classroom the teacher is there to regulate interaction, and so the child is included, often...
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Coupons are a great way to save money and they're not just found in your Sunday paper anymore! Grocery coupons are available all the time online for free or nearly free. Let's look at some great resources for online grocery...
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Marriages often lack romance. It is almost as if you got it out of your system before you got married. This is not a good thing. Romance fuels marriage and helps it stay fun. So, try the following ten things...
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There has perhaps never been a more difficult climate for marriage than today's climate. With the pressures of jobs, careers, families and finances couples find themselves under increasing demands. The stress of these demands often finds couples internalizing problems that...
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Many families are in the habit of coming home from work or school and sitting down to relax in front of the TV and it's an easy habit to adopt. However, this habit often backfire quickly as people who spend...
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Finding tips for living on a small budget can be hard because there are hundreds of tips and suggestions out there, which can prove as helpful as it is overwhelming. In fact, sometimes you don't even know where to start...
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One of the best things you can do for your marriage is make an effort to amp up the amount of romance you have in it. There are small gestures, and little things you can do each day to improve...
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o Avoid Marital Suicide - When one or both partners decide the only cure for what ails their marriage is divorce, this is known as marital suicide. At some point in every marriage, one or both partners question whether or...
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Families are busier now than ever before with hectic work, school and extracurricular schedules, and it can be tempting to grab fast food on the way home and relax in front of the TV after a long day. However, this...
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The rise in childhood obesity is a growing problem worldwide. Children who are obese or overweight have a higher likelihood of struggling with weight and health problems throughout their lives. There are a number of reasons for the increase in...
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While we all know how important exercise is, when you have little kids in the house, it sometimes seems like you time is yourself lowest priority. Between work, making meals and taking care of your young children, it might seem...
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Eating out is an extreme luxury for some families especially if you do it frequently or have a large family. There are many websites which offer restaurant coupons. Restaurants create coupons for almost the same reason as retail merchants: they...
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Everyday household needs such as toilet paper, paper towels and other basic necessities can be pricey, especially since these items rarely go on sale. The good news, though, is you can find coupons for them online. Here are some great...
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Living frugally is wonderful because it frees your time and energy for the more important things in life. Because you have a budget which you stick to, you know that you will spend money when it's needed and that you'll...
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Living frugally can be hard as you don't want to skimp on too many things, but you don't want to over-spend either. Finding great new money-saving ideas can be tough for even the most well- seasoned frugal shopper. If you're...
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Saving money can be easy. You don't have to do drastic things in order to save hundreds of dollars annually. Making simple changes to your lifestyle will have you spending money on things you need as well as things you...
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There are many tips available for living on one paycheck and, while it is easy for some people to live on one paycheck, if yours was once a two paycheck household, it may be harder for you to adjust to...
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Buying presents around the holidays gets very expensive. While we all want to get everyone we know a nice gift, if you aren't sure how to make your money stretch to cover the gifts you want to get, read on....
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The sad truth about today's marriages is that many of them fail. Most marriages start out great but the stress and difficulties of everyday life often take their toll. While money, careers and family demands often play a part in...
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Making ends meet with only one paycheck can be very trying; this can be especially true if your lifestyle and budget were previously supported by two paychecks. Many people live on one paycheck and manage to make ends meet. While...
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Teens struggle with body image more than any other age group. A lot of this is due to the many changes their body undergoes and the adjustment from child to emerging adult. In order to encourage your child to have...
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Living within a budget can be difficult whether or not you have a decent, regular income. Many people today are apt to spend money very quickly and without regard for its value. If they have no budget or do not...
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Living within a budget can be difficult whether or not you have a decent, regular income. Many people today are apt to spend money very quickly and without regard for its value. If they have no budget or do not...
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Childhood obesity is becoming more and more common, but that does not mean you want your child to be one of the kids that suffers from being severely overweight. Childhood obesity is going to affect their overall health, their self...
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Teens struggle with enough, with peer pressure, and growing up, and changing bodies, but the fact is one of their big struggles is often that of maintaining a healthy body image. The following is a look at how to encourage...
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Summer is the perfect time to get fit and stay healthy. With warm weather, open pools, and many opportunities to take advantage of outdoor sports, getting fit and staying healthy is also fun. However, it's also a time for vacations,...
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Kids love to play with other kids, and moms are always up for talking to and getting to know other moms better, especially when they do not have a lot of interaction with other adults during the day. Thus, the...
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Moms need a night out on occasion, and the following is a look at why it is so important that they get this night out. 1. It gets them out of the house. When you are a mom, your life...
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When you are living on one paycheck money can be very tight; you need to be able to make a dollar stretch. There are a lot of items, most bought out of habit not necessity, which would have little or...
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With prices rising, seemingly daily, on everything, everywhere, it is important to find ways to cut back on your spending wherever you can. While there are certainly some areas where compromise is not possible, there are definitely various ways to...
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Fight the problem of childhood obesity by the following: How you live: What kind of lifestyle does your child lead? Do they spend their time after school out playing with friends in the yard or park, or do they sit...
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Frugal living can be a challenge. Most people don't have a lot of money to spend though they must maintain a certain standard of living. Basic costs of living include a house or rent payment, a car or other transportation...
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While playgroups offer many positive things for kids, there are some real drawbacks to being part of a playgroup as well, especially if it is not a well-managed playgroup. The following is a look at a few of the pitfalls...
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Even moms need a break sometime. The best moms can find themselves getting impatient with their children, or feeling frustrated. Some time to themselves to go out and have a break is necessary for moms to stay happy, and enjoy...
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Fighting childhood obesity is something every parent should strive for. While no parent wants their child to be fat, many practice unhealthy habits that lead to this. So, if you want to help your child be at a healthy weight,...
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The following are some tips for encouraging a healthy body image for your teens: Be realistic but kind with your teen about their body: While it is important to never hurt your child's self esteem, it is also important to...
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Many moms with small children try to find a playgroup to get involved with. A playgroup typically meets once a week, or once every other week, and all the kids get together and play. The idea is to teach kids...
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Why is it important for moms to take a mom's night out on occasion? Why should they leave the care of their child or children to someone else while they see a movie, get their nails done, go out to...
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Living within a strict budget and trying not to overspend can be difficult to do, especially with prices for everything increasing seemingly daily. However, there are many resources available to help you succeed in living within a budget. Let's look...
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Encouraging a healthy body image for teens is not always easy, but it is possible. Try the following: Teach by example: The best way to get your child's body image to a healthy level is to be a positive example...
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One of the toughest decisions a mom has to make is whether she is going to try and stay home with her child or go to work outside of the home. This is a tough decision because there are several...
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Clipping coupons doesn't have to be just for those on a tight budget or for the brutally frugal. Coupons are for anyone who wants to save a little bit of money and, really, who doesn't want to save a little...
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Part of the rites of passage for most teens is that of acne, or at least somewhat pimply skin, and zits coming out at just the wrong time. Even though it is a rite of passage that nearly 80% of...
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Trying to find ways to save money can be hard, especially if you don't want to spend too much time searching for coupons or running to different stores just to save a few bucks. The good news is you don't...
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When postpartum depression lasts, and worsens, it is called postpartum psychosis. If your postpartum depression lasts and gets worse, you need to get immediate medical attention. Depending up the severity of your postpartum psychosis, it might need a brief hospitalization....
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Pros and cons exist for moms going back to work or staying home with the kids. This makes the decision of whether or not you should work or be a stay-at-home mom such a difficult one. While the pros and...
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Teens get zits, pimples and acne, but there are some things you can do to care for your skin. First is prevention. With a few simple steps you can minimize the amount of pimples you get, and help rid yourself...
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Coupons can help you save tons of money. The problem is, you can't always find good coupons, or ones that are for things that you need. Luckily, there are tons of great websites that offer free or really cheap coupons...
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You are not alone if you are a parent looking for some help when it comes to talking to your kids. As they get older, kids start to live in a different world and it becomes increasingly difficult to talk...
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Postpartum depression usually begins 2 to 3 weeks after giving birth, but can start any time during the first few days, weeks or months post-delivery. It is common for it to last anywhere from a few days to a few...
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The big mommy dilemma is that of whether or not they should go to work or stay home. Many mothers feel it is important for them to be at home and raise their child, not leave their child to the...
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Teenagers often suffer from pimply skin. Acne is common, and teens hate it. Lucky for them, it is a treatable skin condition. Also fortunately for teens, pretty much all other teens get the same, or similar problems. In fact, about...
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Lying is something every parent has to deal with at some point. Whether it is a blatant lie, a white lie, a tall tale or a fib, lying is often difficult to handle. So, let's take a look at why...
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Sexting" is the practice of sending a sexually explicit text or taking a sexually revealing picture of yourself, (typically from a cell phone), and sending it to someone. Putting the legal consequences aside, it is just a dumb thing to...
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Sadly we are all too familiar with the horrors of child pornography. Case after case seems to attract our attention as adult predators take advantage of the weakest among us. When viewing these cases it makes everyone glad that there...
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When your child is a wacky dresser your emotions are likely to run the gamut from embarrassment to frustration. The following are a few of the emotions you may feel followed by some advice on how to handle your wacky...
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Many women experience postpartum depression. When they have their baby, they expect everything to be wonderful and perfect, but sometimes sleep deprivation, hormonal changes and other factors can combine to cause postpartum depression. Mild cases are referred to as "baby...
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The following are some simple hints for how you can say goodbye to mommy guilt and embrace the good mother in you. Do the math: Many mom's feel guilt when they spend time on themselves, rather than on their kids....
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Does your child wear bright colors and stripes with checks or polka dots? Does your child add funny accessories to every outfit they put on? Does your child's appearance often garner some stares or at least interest? Most parents will...
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The summer is generally a time when you spend a great deal of your day outside. You play at the park, go to the pool or partake of any number of other outdoor activities. Because you are generally on the...
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Are you feeling that awful feeling often referred to as mommy guilt? You know, that feeling when you are dragging yourself down because you snapped at your kids, didn't have the energy to have sex with your husband or had...
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Perhaps when you were in school, kids passed flirtatious or even racy notes to people they liked. Sometimes those notes got dropped on the floor or confiscated by the teacher and, before long, everyone was gossiping between classes about what...
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The range of summer finger foods is vast and there are plenty of delicious options to choose from. The following is a look at some fun options for summer finger foods. Chips and dips: You can be as traditional as...
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Tips for saying goodbye to mommy guilt: 1. Take care of you and see the results in your children. It is like a mathematical equation You + time for yourself = Happier you Happier you + your kids = Happier...
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Kids lie. It is a simple fact that, at some point in your life as a parent, you will be lied to by your child. In fact, it will probably happen several times, in several different ways and for a...
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Kids lie, so let's take a look at an age by age guide to why they do it. Toddlers: It is during the toddler stage when the first fibs are told. It might be something like saying they are not...
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The new term of "sexting" may have just come on the radar for many parents but understanding what sexting is and how it can affect your child or teen has become crucial. Sexting is a term that refers to the...
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Every kid has their own sense of style and sometimes that style just doesn't jive well with what you, as their parent, would like them to wear. This can be especially difficult if your child is a wacky dresser. However,...
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"Sexting": (which is a word combination of sex and texting) is the act of sending sexually explicit or sexually provocative photos electronically, primarily between cell phones. This is primarily done by anyone with a cell phone or computer that is...
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It can be difficult to talk to your kids. Besides the fact that the slang, and language has changed much, making it often as difficult as talking to someone who speaks a different language, they are also often resistant to...
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It is possible for the kids to enjoy being indoors and with a little imagination you can enjoy indoor fun all year long. The following are five great ideas for indoor fun to help push away boredom on those rainy...
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If your tween child has anxiety about going to school you should address it. The fact of the matter is that the tween school years are the ones most likely to cause anxiety in your child. They struggle with their...
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Summer finger foods are a lot of fun and there are plenty of options out there, from fancy foods like bacon wrapped scallops to more basic foods like chips and dips. So, how do you choose your summer finger foods?...
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From toddler to teen, there are always going to be times when it is difficult to talk to your children. The following are five strategies for talking to your kids: 1. Ask open ended questions: If your child is being...
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If your tween is suffering from tween school anxiety, there are a few things you can do to help alleviate their stress and fix the problem: First, discuss fears. Discussing the things that are causing them to feel anxious about...
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Mommy guilt is common. The following are some of the common sources of mommy guilt, and how to rid yourself of it: Yelling: Yelling is the thing moms feel guilty about. If you count yourself among the number of people...
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According to a recent study in the Journal of Human Hypertension, the average 4-year-old eats 2,400 milligrams of salt per day, double the recommended maximum amount. The study also found that kids that were eating the most salt also had...
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When you have children you know that being stuck indoors can be very difficult. When the weather is bad or the day is too hot to be out of doors, it is always nice to have some fun ideas for...
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If your tween child has anxiety about going to school you should address it promptly. Your child's tweens, as they are now called, are the probably some of the toughest years of his or her life and the ones most...
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Many people do not realize the danger of having too much salt in their diet. Medical studies have conclusively linked having too much salt in your diet to high blood pressure which may lead to heart problems, stroke, kidney disease...
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While reading nutrition facts labels can be difficult, especially if you do not know what to look for, there is help. The Nutrition Facts Label can give you a lot of information but the key is to know how to...
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If your tween is suffering from tween school anxiety, there are a few things you can do to help alleviate their stress and fix the problem: First, discuss fears. Discussing what is causing them to feel anxious about school can...
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If Americans would cut just a little salt from their diets, researchers say we could prevent a quarter of a million heart disease cases and 200,000 deaths over the next decade. In addition, reducing salt by just a gram per...
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Sibling rivalry is a subject that most parents are not well equipped to handle. They simple assume that when brothers and sisters are part of a family they just will get along. Sadly, this subject is prone to evoke self-doubt,...
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Does your child get bored sitting inside all day when the weather is too poor to be outdoors or when you are too busy to accompany them? Well, try one or all of the following five ideas to get them...
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If you are the parent of teenage children you may be wondering where your compliant, fun and loving elementary age kids went. While you are certainly not alone, it can be difficult enough to navigate the teen years if you...
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Many physicians note that school-related stresses and illnesses often peak during the tween years as these years bring out the stresses that many children avoid or have not felt previously. When middle school begins academic pressures increase and, coupled with...
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While it seems like nutritional experts are constantly touting the importance of food labels you may be wondering how they can work for you. While there are now labels on just about everything in the grocery store it is important...
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With all the constant talk about food labels you may wondering how important they really are. Many people assume that since the nutrition facts label on your favorite breakfast cereal tells you it's full of vitamins and minerals it must...
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