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10 Rules For Successful Re-Gifting

Re-gifting used to be taboo. It was the sort of thing you would never do, or at least never admit to doing. But due to the great recession we have become increasingly more time crunched and more thoughtful about over-spending. It only makes sense that with these changes in our lives, we have also seen a change in our philosophy toward re-gifting. The stigma has lessened and the act of re-gifting has become more commonplace and necessary.

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Weaning Your Baby: Debunking Common Myths

So, you feel it is time to wean your baby and you are wondering how to approach it. Ask yourself these questions before you make your final decision. Is it intuitively correct to stop nursing, or are others influencing me? Since breastfeed babies eat more often than formula feed babies, nursing women are falsely told that their babies are hungry – lacking the nutrition of formula.

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5 Second Rule — Are Germs Good for Your Kid?

Its in a childs nature to be curious and explore the world. One of the easiest ways to learn and explore, of course, is to touch things in their environment and sometimes, dirty things. But, are you being overprotective when you rub anti-bacterial on your childs hands after every time he or she discovers a new object or picks up dropped food off the floor? Are your hyper-hygienic habits unnecessary, and possibly harmful to your kid? Are germs actually good for your kids? Research answers yes to all of the above!

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5 Dating Rules for Teenagers

The teenage years are full of firsts, including first dates. As exciting as it is for your teen, it can be equally terrifying for you as a parent. It’s important that you lay the ground rules so that all expectations are understood. It’s a good idea to provide your teenager with rules to follow while out on a date.