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Methods of Relieving Stress

Stress accompanies the busy lifestyles of many families today. Stress is often accepted as a way of life. While some stress is normal, constant and significant stress may cause or perpetuate physical symptoms or health problems. Increased blood pressure, risk of heart problems, suppression of the immune system, and faster aging may be exacerbated by extreme stress. Methods of relieving stress come in many forms and are adaptable to fit your lifestyle.

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A Psychologist’s View on the Bullying Phenomenon

ModernMom interviewed bullying expert Peter J. Favaro, Ph.D., a psychologist, author, educator and CEO of New York City Conflict Resolution Services. His new website rubberduckyposse.com (see link below) provides helpful tools and information about bullying for parents and kids. Here are some important pieces of information you should know about bullying and how it affects your kids.

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Cool Kids’ Costume Ideas

Kids commonly enjoy exercising their creativity and dressing in outlandish costumes. For lovers of playing dress-up, Halloween provides the perfect opportunity to truly throw caution to the wind and dress in a fashion that would never be accepted on any other day of the year. As you begin your quest to select or prepare the perfect Halloween costumes, consider some less common options that deviate a bit from the norm to ensure that your kid stands out while hitting the pavement in his quest for a sugar buzz.

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BE AS BIG AND BRIGHT AS YOU CAN BE !!!!!

Last night I was out to dinner with a girlfriend and her 3 1/2 year old daughter. The little girl was talking when the waitress came over and told her, SHHHHHHH You need to be small in here. I loved the little girls response, I CANT BE SMALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!