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Does the Pill Affect Mood or Libido?

While birth control pills have revolutionized women’s sexuality, they are not without side effects. Most people are well aware that birth control pills may cause weight gain, nausea and even blood clots. Women may be less aware of less obvious and equally troubling potential side effects of the pill, including depression and loss of libido. Alternatively, some women may find they feel better and have a higher libido while on hormonal contraception. Each woman may react differently to hormonal contraceptives, and one pill may cause fewer side effects than another.

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Tips on Organizing a Family Reunion

Closely knitted families should make it a point to have a reunion every year. Aside from the usual Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays, there should be a separate day for families to get together to have fun, eat good food and strengthen the bond that holds them together. Organizing a family reunion can be a challenging undertaking, but proper planning and execution can make it a successful one.

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Tips on Teaching Kids Times Tables

Learning times tables is an important math skill that creates the foundation for higher math. Your child will probably begin working on multiplication tables in third or fourth grade. Since learning times tables requires a lot of memorization, you will probably need to work with your child on this skill at home. With some thought and planning, you can help your child learn her times tables and have fun together at the same time.

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The Development of an Eight-Month-Old Baby

In the eighth month of life, babies go through many monumental changes. However, the development of an eight-month-old baby is not always easily defined. Some babies will hit these milestones earlier than others. If your baby has not yet reached these milestones it is likely no cause for concern. Nonetheless, the average eight-month-old baby will accomplish most of these milestones by his ninth month.