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Nia Vardalos on Adoption and Becoming an “Instant Mom”

When I found out Id get to interview Academy Award nominated screenwriter and (fabulous) actress Nia Vardalos, I actually let out a girlie squee. This wasn’t just because shed written and starred in two of my favorite movies – My Big Fat Greek Wedding and My Life in Ruins. Mainly, I knew wed get along because of three things: 1. We are both Libras 2. We both love Imagination Movers (and think theyre hot)

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FRIENDSHIP BREAD by Darien Gee

Friendship Bread, an utterly heartwarming tale of sisterhood and forgiveness, will live on the shelves somewhere between Jennifer Chiaverinis Elm Creek series and Kate Jacobs Friday Night Knitting Club, and will benefit from the well-established “Amish Friendship Bread” phenomenon, which represents social networking in its purest form: viral, organic, and replicable, with both a huge r

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Social Development and Bullying

Conflicts with Close Friends So, lets talk about those close personal friendships – kids will experience more conflicts with close friends than acquaintances. When our friend says something or does something to hurt our feelings it means a lot more than if a stranger did the same thing. Im sure we can relate to that. But, your childs ability to resolve conflicts will mature as they grow older and these challenges are part of that maturation.

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The Best Love Matches for Virgos

Virgos, born between Aug. 23 and Sept. 22, have a reputation for being cool, reserved and unromantic. The reality is that Virgos are choosy about their lovers and careful with their emotions. Virgos believe in true romantic love and refuse to settle for anything less than the ideal mate. Other Earth signs offer many of the qualities that Virgo looks for in a mate, says Joanna Woolfolk in “The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need.”