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Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Childbirth and the pain factor

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Pain during childbirth is a fact. How much pain depends on the perception and pain tolerance of the individual woman in labor, length of labor, size of baby and too many other factors to list. Personally I took a birthing class. It was well rounded class that covered every aspect of delivery, medical and psychological. Diffe... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Setting the limits between child discipline and abuse

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The problem with disciplining vs. abuse is that the line isn't one that is well defined, and it is very easy to cross. The law blurs the line even further, as in many places, though spanking is legal, the restrictions put on it (by I'm sure well meaning souls) are so extreme that it makes it virtually impossible to legally s... More..

Education > Education (Other) The best school fund-raiser ideas

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School fundraisers can be a joy or a necessary evil, but there are some fun ways to grow your limited funds. By thinking outside the box and avoiding the pitfalls your budget can thrive. TIMING IS EVERYTHING When planning your fundraiser, keep in mind that all the schools in your district/area have the same, or very close to... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Non-traditional menu ideas for Thanksgiving dinner

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Sweet Potato Pie Many years ago, I asked my husband's aunt how she made her sweet potato pie. In her cute southern drawl she told me, "Well Miss, I just put the taters in the pie and bake it till it's done." "Do you have a recipe I could get from you?" I was hopeful. "Recipe?" She looked at me like I'd just fallen out of a t... More..

Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens Tips for washing dishes by hand

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The old standards of dishwashing still apply: Use the hottest water possible. Separate and do loads in order of soiling from cleanest to greasiest. Use a good quality dish soap (the cheap brands often end up costing more than the others because they are more dilute). But do you know why? Kitchen chemistry can be fascinating ... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages The Apgar score explained

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A newborn's score on the Apgar Test is often misunderstood. Some new parents seem to have their baby overachieving from the first moments of their lives. While other parents are apprehensive about any testing done to their newborn. The Apgar test, administered when baby is about one minute old, is not cause for alarm or dubb... More..

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2. Tips for washing dishes by hand
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