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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Lessons to learn from children
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Five lessons I've learned from my daughter during the first thirteen years:1. It's okay to cry during sappy movies.My daughter and I both pride ourselves on not being girly girls. It's a bit ridiculous as both of us really are, but we try not to be. On a day off a while back I was sitting on the couch watching a movie. I don'... More..

Relationships & Family > Married Life What's happened to the traditional concept of family?
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I truly do not believe in a "traditional" concept of family. The assumption that there is a traditional family is extremely flawed. Let's assume the traditional family in question is the nuclear family. The nuclear family is a relatively new concept as it consists of Dad, Mom, and 2.6 kids. This concept of a traditional famil... More..

Relationships & Family > Family Bonding The importance of talking to your kids about sex and drugs
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We know, as parents that it's important to talk to our children about sex and drugs. The struggle is in the actual task at hand. I believe the most important thing to remember is to be honest with them.For example, when my daughter at age 3 asked where babies came from, I told her, "Men have sperm and women have eggs. When th... More..

Health & Fitness > Contraception A guide to birth control options
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One of the most important decisions you can make for yourself, your health, and your relationship is what type of birth control to use. There is a wide array of types to choose from and different women prefer different things based on their life styles. This article will touch on four popular forms of birth control in the U.S... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) Censorship or limitations: Age limits for books
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After reading a previous article on age limits for books in the school library and my own personal disbelief in censorship, I felt I had to write a response to this topic.I am a huge fan of horror, both in book and movie form. I'm obsessed with the macabre. I have a child who is about to turn 13 in a few days and has access t... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) How to quickly diffuse a temper tantrum
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I think most parents can narrow the whys of a temper tantrum down to a few things. The child can't articulate his or needs, or the child is not getting what he/she wants and isn't able to negotiate a better deal.With the "why" of a tantrum out of the way, how do we deal with the tantrums once they've begun? Each child is diff... More..

Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing How joining a writing group will improve your motivation to write
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Joining a writer's group improves motivation for a couple of different reasons. However, writer's groups can decrease motivation for exactly the same reason. You're not alone!Writing is a solitary task. Even if you're sitting at a crowded Starbucks with your laptop, the act of writing is a solitary one. Joining a writer's gr... More..

Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Hemorrhoids: Symptoms and treatment
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What are hemorrhoids?Hemorrhoids are "cushions of tissue filled with blood vessels at the junction of the rectum and anus." They can be internal or external.What causes hemorrhoids?There are five common causes of hemorrhoids.1.Excessive straining during bowel movement due to constipation or diarrhea. Excessive straining puts ... More..

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