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10 Hair Removal Techniques for Women

For most women, the struggle with hair is a daily one–not just how to find and maintain a flattering haircut, but how to get rid of unwanted underarm, facial, arm, leg and pubic hair without a lot of effort or expense. Fortunately, there are a number of options available for temporary or permanent hair removal.

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What Is Ritalin?

Ritalin is the trade name for methylphenidate. As a central nervous system stimulant, Ritalin affects the chemicals in the brain. It’s used in the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and narcolepsy. Ritalin is the trade name for methylphenidate. As a central nervous system stimulant, Ritalin affects the chemicals in the brain. It’s used in the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and narcolepsy.

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Social & Emotional Development in Preschoolers

Preschoolers are a whirlwind of energy and imagination. One minute she can impress you with her cooperative behavior only to frustrate you the next by having a meltdown at the mall. The social and emotional development of 3- and 4-year-olds transitioning from toddlers into school-age children is as important as her cognitive and physical development. According to a survey of kindergarten teachers by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, the most important factors in school readiness are health, communication skills, enthusiasm/curiosity, turn-taking and attention span. The National Scientific Council on the Developing Child states that the core features of emotional development include the ability to identify and express his own feelings properly as well as empathize with others. The tendency for parents and preschool teachers to push the basics (ABC’s, counting, shapes, colors) can sometimes cause socio-emotional skills to be overlooked.

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Egg Donor Pros and Cons

Egg donation makes it possible for women who want to become mothers, but are incapable of producing enough healthy eggs, to receive donated eggs from healthy female donors. Many women make donating eggs a lucrative business, something that raises ethical concerns. Others, however, would just want to help a female friend or a female relative to get pregnant; therefore, would not mind donating their eggs even without any compensation involved. No matter what their motivations, they should weigh the pros and cons before they make a commitment to becoming egg donors.

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Healthy After School Snacks

Healthy after school snacks are an important part of a child’s day. The USDA suggests that children between the ages of six and twelve should eat at least two of the following items each day after school in their after school snacks: dairy, meat, fruit or vegetables and a grain. These snacks give your children the energy and brain power they need to finish their homework and perform well in their extracurricular activities.