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Child Depression & Divorce

Divorce is not good for children. However, divorce in itself may not always be to blame for causing depression in children. The cause may sometimes be the environment in the household that led to the divorce, according to a study published in the July 2007 issue of the “Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.”

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10 Reasons to Say I Love You

Just three little words can mean the whole world to someone. As a relationship matures, you may start to forget to say, “I love you” as you get stuck in the routines of daily life. Telling someone you love him often helps you maintain your close bonds over time. Use the words liberally.

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New Moms Beware: 4 Friends You Don’t Need

Becoming a mother for the first time can leave you lonely and vulnerable. It might even make you question what you still have in common with your single BFFs (who wouldnt know a bassinet from a basset hound. ) Naturally, it can be extremely helpful to expand your circle and add some other new moms to the mix. But before you get sucked into friendships that will do more harm than good, make sure to familiarize yourself with some of the energy-draining, stress-producing sharks that commonly infest the playgroup waters:

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Beware: 4 New Mom Friends You Don’t Need

Becoming a mother for the first time can leave you lonely and vulnerable. It might even make you question what you still have in common with your single BFFs (who wouldnt know a bassinet from a basset hound. ) Naturally, it can be extremely helpful to expand your circle and add some other new moms to the mix.

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What I taught my kid about being nice set her up to be a victim of bullying!

My 9 year old daughter is starting third grade in a new school. I hear through the grapevine that the children in the class have been together since first grade, and although they are nice, they are a bit competitive. So over the summer I gently coached my daughter about making new friends. I suggested that although she is a newby herself, she should also reach out to the other new kids in the class.