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Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope The pros and cons of children watching the daily news: 4 of 21
The daily news is no longer a place to catch up on what events are scheduled to occur in your area, but rather a recap of the worst events to have taken place over the past few days. If your local news is like ours, the first half of the news is hit or miss, sometimes completely inappropriate for younger children, sometimes p... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Should US companies be required to provide equal pay to women and men?: 11 of 56
There are more to pay scales than Is the employee a man or a woman?' It's completely ludicrous to assume that simply because a man and a women work for the same company that they should have the same pay. Your salary should be a rate you deserve, not given simply because it's the same as your coworker. Suppose you enroll in c... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility Issues When is the best time to get pregnant?: 7 of 26
Simply put, there IS no best time to get pregnant. Are some times better than others? Absolutely! There are a few basic things you should take into consideration when deciding whether the time is right for you. However, a lot of things are subjective, and while they may be important to your friends, it may not make a differen... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Fun kid activities on a tight budget: 7 of 25
Our society has become a society driven by money, and the things that money can buy for us. Don't let your budget dictate how much fun and excitement you have with your children. Whether you are on a tight budget without much money to spare or whether you simply want to teach your children that life isn't all about money, use... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Breastfeeding after a C-section: 2 of 7
My three children were all born by Cesarean section, and all three were breastfed exclusively. The first two were emergency C-sections, so we had no time to prepare or plan for anything, and with the birth of my daughter, my first, I spent the first week after birth in a daze, almost overwhelmed by the challenges of breastfee... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should Christian schools be required to accept children of gay parents?: 10 of 31
Christianity is a study in contradictions. We're right because our holy book say so, and no, you can't be right for the same reason. Thou shall not kill, but go pick up a sword and slay tine infidels. Yes, these contradictions and all the others can all be explained away, but the inconsistencies are still there.This leads the... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) A beginner's guide to using natural accents for your garden's style: 2 of 6
Landscaping your garden doesn't have to be expensive and mean hours spent searching gardening outlets for the right accents and details for your garden. With a little creativity, you can use natural objects, such as stones, river rocks, logs, and even strategic planting of the right vines and ground cover. There are no limits... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) How does a new baby affect a relationship?: 9 of 23
Breaking it down to the absolute most basic reactions, adding a new baby to your relationship can either make the relationship stronger and near indestructible, or tear your relationship apart and push you farther away from each other. With a little luck, a lot of work and a lot of love, you can avoid the second result and be... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for buying a school bag for a girl: 3 of 7
At any age, it's easy for girls to be caught up in what's in style rather than what's the best buy, and that can even apply to backpacks and school bags. There are a few basic guidelines to help you help your daughter focus first on what's safest, and second on fashion.First, let's talk about backpacks versus messenger bags. ... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Rod Serling and the Twilight Zone: 4 of 9
Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone is a showcase in brilliance and creativity, and not just in the science fiction genre. The show aired from 1959 through 1964, and yet remains on air today, more than 40 years later. This is only a small indication of the show's timeless, classic appeal. Not your average science fiction show, Th... More..