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Relationships & Family > Family Bonding Family meals together

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When I was growing up, my little brother and I were expected to gather around the dinner table every evening. Each member of our family had their own assigned seat, and no one ever messed with that order. The topic of the conversation was the same every night, as we all recited what happened during the day. But no matter what... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Family Values Spring Break

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Our family loves to travel. And ever since the kids were old enough to attend school, we looked forward to the spring break holiday with great anticipation.The first few times we traveled on spring break, it made a real dent in our bank account. However, after a couple of years I learned how to plan ahead and avoid costly air... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Advice on the journey of life

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I recently had an interesting conversation with a good friend about the hectic pace of our busy world and the stress it produces. She complained about all the demands on her time, and said she felt like her life wasn't her own. I explained that although I'm always working long hours under tight deadlines, I immensely enjoy wh... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges The perils of teenage drinking

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My husband and I had a very disturbing weekend.It centered around an issue that far too many parents either don't take seriously enough or bury their heads in the sand and avoid altogether.I'm talking about teenage drinking.Fortunately, the weekend turmoil resulted not from my own kids' drinking but from the ignorance and den... More..

Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Living in Paris, France

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The first time I visited Paris, I had just turned 18. I remember vigorously walking the streets and feeling a connection with the city and its inhabitants that I could not explain. Every part of old Paris held something very dear, and every brasserie that looked like it had been there forever somehow seemed very familiar.Fren... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Family Values Building up your child with a foundation of family values

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Sibling BondsIf someone were to ask about my greatest accomplishment as a parent, I would choose the fact that all four of our children are best friends.As parents, we strive to give our children the best that life has to offer, often sacrificing the things that we need in order to buy them what they want or need. We try to c... More..

Personal Finance > Financial Planning How to help your aging parents plan their finances

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Parenting Our ParentsIt's amazing how time flies. As children, we're dependent upon our parents for virtually everything in life. The next thing you know, we're all grown up, giving our parents advice, telling them what to do and trying to organize their lives. The amazing thing is that they actually listen and sometimes even... More..

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