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Building Confidence in Your Teen

The most awkward time for you child is when they stop being a kid but aren’t quite an adult. Their bodies are changing, and their hormones are going nuts. Some handle it gracefully, but most freak out. And it doesn’t help that the role models they are presented with in the media are airbrushed into oblivion and have press agents to make sure they’re saying the right things for their image. The reality your teen faces is filled with so much fake-ness, it’s hard for them to look at themselves and recognize that what is real is normal and perfect.

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Electric Hand Dryers Vs. Paper Towels

The very idea of public bathrooms makes many people cringe. Sharing such an intimate area with hundreds of strangers can send fear straight to the heart of germaphobes. Even the most courageous bathroom users can get queasy upon entering dirty, wet or drippy toilet areas. The way that users are able to dry their hands can directly influence the general ambience of the bathroom and the health of the users. Paper towels and electric dryers are two of the most popular options. Be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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The Family Holiday Dinner Survival Guide

We just survived a holiday with my in-laws, and when I say in-laws I dont just mean Daddy-os parents – I mean ALL of the in-laws. At the top of the family pecking order is the grand matriarch, Oma. She has five grown kids, one of whom is Daddy-o. The total headcount for this communal holiday was: 1 Oma, 10 adults, and 17 grandchildren under the age of 13 years old.