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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Why a stable home life is important for children: 2 of 40
Stability is something that people must have in order to function well in this demanding world. Stability, at its most fundamental level, is a sense that your basic needs for shelter, food and safety are being met. For children, stability is largely built and maintained in the home. A secure home environment plays a significa... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Tips for raising a rescued kitten: 1 of 19
Kittens are absolutely precious, no doubt! They can be a bit of work, but they are totally worth it. If you are a new owner of a rescued kitten, below are a few tips on how to care for and raise the kitten.FIRST STOP - THE VETOne of the most crucial things to do with your rescued kitten is immediately visit your local vet. Yo... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals How to leave your dead-end job: 1 of 18
Work is a huge part of our lives. If you work full time, then you probably spend more time in the office than at your home. That is why it is vitally important that you feel satisfied with your work on many levels. For many of us, that includes the opportunity for growth and for more challenges. If you are no longer getting t... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Predicting the length of Angelina and Brad's relationship: 1 of 18
I truly think that Brad and Angelina may just have a shot at making it through the test of time as a couple. And, I have no doubt they will remain committed to their growing brood of kids, no matter what the outcome of their coupling. While long-term relationships in Hollywood probably equate to about five to ten years, it ju... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Ways to avoid giving in to road rage: 6 of 107
It's rush hour. You've been waiting for 20 minutes in a backed-up line to take the exit ramp from the highway. A car zooms by you in the lane to the left, puts on its blinker and tries to break in line in front of you. You want to scream obscenities at this rude driver! Or you feel a strong urge to make a certain hand gestur... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Being single and happy: 5 of 89
One is the loneliest number, or is it? While being single is at times dauntingly lonely, a person can be single and happy. The key is for singles is to seek fulfilling ways to spend their time, as well as to build solid and close relationships with friends and family. This approach allows for connectedness in ways other t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Possible reasons for leaving a current job: 3 of 53
We live in a world of constant change, especially in the workplace. Gone are the days in which employees were rewarded for loyalty. It is the now the norm for people to change companies every three years or so. But what motivates this movement? And how does it affect you? What are some of the reasons you may leave your curren... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Worst reasons to marry: 6 of 104
Entering into a marriage is one of the biggest commitments you will make in your life, and as a result, it should be taken seriously. Marriage, after all, should be a partnership between two people that will last until they are parted by death.These days, though, it seems that divorces are more common-place than weddings, and... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Parenting: There is no 12-step program: 2 of 34
Parenting is a wonderful thing but it also is a huge responsibility. At times you may feel you are losing control and that your life is becoming unmanageable.You may feel somewhat powerless over your children's behavior or the chaos that results. However, there is no 12-step program available to help provide an action plan to... More..
Sciences > Psychology When weekend drinking means alcoholism: 1 of 17
As a popular 80s song proclaimed, "Everybody's working for the weekend." And to some degree, it's true. Many people kick off the weekend at a Happy Hour on Friday afternoon. It's time to loosen the ties, and kick back with your co-workers. Or if you are student, you are likely to put away your books and start drinking. Ofte... More..