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How to Play the Stock Market for Beginners

Playing the stock market is one part of an investment strategy that gives you a sense of having some control over your money. Keep some money in an interest-bearing savings account and invest another portion of your money in the stock market. Give yourself time to understand the basics of investing and save the more complicated features of brokerage accounts, including buying on margin, for when you are more comfortable with stock market investing.

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How to Talk About Sex to Your Kids

Talking to your kids about sex can be an embarrassing and uncomfortable necessity. Maybe you’ve avoided it because you haven’t found the right time. Maybe you haven’t found the right words. The unfortunate truth is that there may never be exactly the right time or the right words. But when your preschooler asks the question you’ve been dreading or your teenager starts showing interest in the opposite sex, it’s a critical moment in the parent-child relationship. How you react sets the stage for the future. For some of us, it’s as simple as reminding our child of the discussions we’ve already had about the birds and the bees. But for others, these are the openings we’ve been waiting for.

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10 Healthy Lunches for Clear Skin

“You are what you eat,” Mom always said; she was right, especially when it comes to your skin. Just as your hair, your nails and even your emotional balance can be affected by what you eat, your diet can help transform your skin from dull and lifeless to clear and glowing. The best foods to eat for healthy skin are foods rich in antioxidants, iron, essential fatty acids such as Omega-3 and Omega-6, and minerals such as zinc or selenium. It is simple to fit these foods into even the busiest schedule. Here are 10 sample lunches that are perfect for taking to work, sharing with friends or enjoying on a weekend at home. They aren’t just delicious; they are quick to prepare, economical and with every bite you’ll be giving your skin everything it needs to look as healthy as possible.

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10 Weight Loss Tips for Overweight Kids

Being overweight might be an awkward phase your child is experiencing, or it could be a precursor of things to come. When a child is overweight, he may feel uncomfortable or inadequate and continue to feed those negative feelings with more food. As the child ages his feelings may turn to despair and he may settle for a life without physical activity, which will not be healthy. As a parent, you can change the course of this unhealthy cycle. It’s important not to comfort the child with food when he is sad or upset. Affection, kind words and listening may be all the child needs, rather than an ice cream cone or a treat. Focus on the child’s behavior, and call out the behavior not the child. Eating candy before dinner may be a bad idea for an overweight child, but that does not mean the child is bad. Thwart the behavior without hurting the child’s feelings if you want to help the overweight child reach a healthy weight.

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Dramatic Play Activities for Preschoolers

Most people think of putting on a play when they hear the word dramatic play. However, there are many simple dramatic play activities that are appropriate for preschoolers. Dramatic play is very important to help children develop creativity, imagination and verbal skills. These activities can also encourage children to express their emotion in appropriate ways.