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How to Teach Children Proper Hygiene

Maintaining good hygiene is habit forming; once kids have practice in taking care of their bodies, it will become automatic. Using little rhymes, sayings and games for encouragement works more effectively than nagging, and some kids will respond to using products like shampoo, soaps and toothbrushes they pick out themselves. Even toddlers can begin learning to care for themselves; by the time kids are in middle school they should be able to manage their own personal hygiene routines.

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Katie Crops Hair, Jay's Request to Ryan Causes Controversy, Britney Teams up with Old Manager

Katie Holmes picked up some pizza pies from Pizzeria Mozza in L.A. Monday night, debuting her new pageboy haircut. We’re not sure if the cropped locks are for a new role, but her rep told Us Weekly that Katie “is in discussions” to join the Broadway revival of All My Sons. Jay Leno made waves in the gay community last week when he asked actor and celebudad Ryan Phillippe to make his “gayest face” to the cameras. Visibily uncomfortable, Ryan refused.

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Mastering Family Dynamics: 14 Ways to Make Your Family Holiday Stress-Free

Discover expert tips and strategies for navigating the complexities of family dynamics during holiday gatherings. Learn how to communicate effectively, set realistic expectations, and practice self-care to ensure a harmonious and stress-free celebration.

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We Survived Virtual Kindergarten!

We took three “First Day of Kindergarten” pictures this year. There was our son's first day of virtual kindergarten – August 24. Then his first day of hybrid kindergarten – November 10. Two weeks after that, we went back to all-virtual school. We started round two of hybrid kindergarten again at the end of February.…