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The Hunger Games: Is Katniss The Next Harry Potter?

Twelve-year-olds with guns and knives. Sixteen-year-olds with crossbows, and pumped-up older teens going on violent rampages. Why? Because children, ages 12 to 18, are condemned to fight one another to the death while residents of their nation watch on TV and root for the contestants that charmed them in their pre-game interviews. The last one alive is declared the “winner.”

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To Protect Possessions, You Need to Know Your “Stuff”

When choosing homeowners insurance, most consumers think more about the value of the home than about their prized possessions inside. When determining coverage needs, it is important to know all the stuff in your home that warrants special protection. Insurable items do not only include luxury items like jewelry and art, but also fun purchases that support personal passions.

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Birthday Games for 3-Year-Olds

Your toddler is leaving the terrible twos and entering the terrific threes–good for you. Plan a fun, engaging birthday party for him, complete with lots of games and activities to keep him and his guests occupied. Keep in mind that 3-year-olds are still learning how to get along with others, so pick games that aren’t too competitive and won’t result in a group temper tantrum.

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When My Child With Autism Was Diagnosed With Cancer

This week I want to share a guest post from Jess Block Nerren. Her son has autism and was recently diagnosed with cancer. Here is her heartfelt story:Autism and pediatric cancer. Autism and Hodgkins Lymphoma. No matter how you say those two together, it sounds tough.My son Royce, 8, with autism was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma about 60 days ago, on March 3, 2014.We went to the hospital for back …