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Combating Bullying…How Parenting just might be the answer!

Lets face it, we all make mistakes we as adults and parents are not perfect and we make our fair share of them. The thing is to learn from those mistakes, atone, apologize and then move on. But as you read this blog think about this do you let your child see your imperfections? Do you share with your children when you have made mistakes? Do you share how you feel about choices and …

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Abdominal Discomfort During First Trimester of Pregnancy

Though it’s a fairly common symptom of pregnancy, having pain in your abdomen after finding out you are pregnant can be upsetting and worrisome. There are several causes for normal abdominal discomfort during the first trimester, and a few key warning signs that can tell you when it’s time to talk to your doctor.

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Surprising Stats: Teen Suicide

When screenwriter Graham Moore accepted an Oscar for The Imitation Game in Hollywood on February 22, he made a touching plea to teenagers not to commit suicide. “I would like for this moment to be for that kid out there who feels like she’s weird or she’s different or she doesn’t fit in anywhere,” Moore said…

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An Open Letter To Men Who “Trade In” For Younger Wives

Dear Men in My Life:Now that we have gotten to 50ish, many of you, after divorce, are dating or remarrying younger women. I am so happy you are happy in your life with your younger honey, who is quite lovely by the way. You deserve happiness.I don’t want to offend, hurt, or antagonize you.But I do feel compelled to reflect upon your regular jests that the solution to marital woes lies …

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Mom Loves You Best

Mom always liked you best, Tommy Smothers used to jokingly complain to his brother Dick on their hit 1960s TV series, The Smothers Brothers. It seems funny – until you realize that a lot of moms actually do prefer one child to the other. And that has lifelong ramifications.