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5 Ways to Keep a Job

The excitement of finally landing a job can quickly fade when you realize that job security doesn’t exist in a fluctuating economy. You can’t control cutbacks and mass layoffs and organizational restructuring. Fortunately, you can control other factors that affect whether or not you keep your job. Find out how to decrease your odds of losing the job you’ve worked so hard to land.

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Pros & Cons of Online Dating

Internet dating has taken off in the last few years, from relatively sophisticated matchmaking sites that rely on personality matching, like eHarmony.com, to unmonitored classifieds sites, like Craigslist.com. If you haven’t tried online dating yourself, chances are you know someone who has. There are pros and cons to online dating, just like anything else. When you consider going online to find a date, you should know what you’re getting into.

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The Best Vacation for a Single Mom With Kids

Are you stumped looking for a vacation spot that fits your family and your wallet? Finding the best vacation for a single mom with kids can be difficult, but despair not. By following these quick tips you will be packing up your suitcases and forwarding the mail in no time. Remember, each family member has valuable input and taking that into consideration can make your trip low stress and full of fun for the entire family.

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Infant Speech Development

Parents are often eager for their baby to begin talking and are excited to hear what his first word will be. Many parents are not aware that there are some important speech development milestones during their baby’s first year of life. By being aware of infant speech milestones, parents can help encourage their infant’s speech development.

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Physical Activities for Mobile Infants in Child Care Centers

Mobile infants, babies old enough to crawl and learning to walk, who spend time in child care centers can benefit from physical activities aimed at their age and development levels. When planning activities, remember that infants learn very differently from older children. According to the Child Development Lab (CDL) at the University of Illinois, infants begin to understand and interact with their environment at the same time that they learn to stand, crawl, and walk with support.