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Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Should you line dry your clothes or use an electric dryer?

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There is nothing like the smell of freshly laundered line-dried sheets, pillow cases and blankets! What a way to snuggle down for a good night's rest! Fresh smelling curtains hanging in the livingroom bring a soothing aroma to the senses. The list could go on and on! Scientists have agreed that scents pleasing to the senses h... More..

Relationships & Family > Relatives How to have a close relationship with elderly family members

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Most of us already have a relationship to one or more elders within our families. Through experience, I have found that having a 'good ear' serves a great purpose in the lives of our beloved elders. I have sat for hours on end listening to the stories in the lives of several elderly family members. I have heard about the anec... More..

Education > Primary School (Other) Are the schools becoming too strict with the no touching rules

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Society has graduated from no PDA (public display of affection) to the no touching rule in our schools across America. I ask you, how have we become a society so repressed? Critics will tell you that the 'no touching' policy is in effect for your child's own protection as well as for the teachers and other faculty members wit... More..

Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) A combat veteran's perspective on PTSD

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"Sometimes I just can't take it any more!", a common phrase among those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. In today's world, our soldiers are entering more and more combat situations, and many are coming home changed in ways even they don't quite understand. PTSD doesn't affect only the soldier, but their fami... More..

Education > Primary School Issues Understanding school phobias

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"Mama, I don't want to go to school any more!" How many times as parents have we heard that statement? Too often we ignore it. Wake up, parents! This is a warning that something is not right with your child. Children are usually great at expressing themselves. We must learn to listen and pay attention to what our children are... More..

Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Causes of a dry nose in dogs

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Many people worry over why their dog has a dry nose. In most cases, there is nothing to worry about. Just like humans, dogs can have dry skin, too. Oftentimes, dry noses can be contributed to the weather conditions, over exposure to the sun, or a genetic disposition. In some cases, when there is scaling, changes in pigmentati... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Fatherhood tips: Things every new dad needs to know

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Advice comes from every direction when you become a new father. So much information bombarding you all at once . . . how utterly confusing! Take a deep breath and think of your new baby and smile. You will get through this. Repeat this to yourself over and over! Enjoy this time with your spouse and your new baby. Understand t... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Motherhood: Reasons why many women today postpone having babies

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More women today than ever before are postponing the life altering choice of starting a family. The most obvious reasons range from having career objectives and financial stability to finding the right partner and overcoming ones' personal fears. Statistically, today, there are more women having first time births of healthy b... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Parenthood issues: Impact of late motherhood on children

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We've all heard the old saying that with age comes wisdom. For most of us, this is true. So it follows that with added wisdom comes maturity and patience. Exactly what is needed for raising children! Children need loads of patience from their parents. Maturity usually leads us to be more responsible, which is greatly needed t... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips How a mother's influence helps a daughter's self-image

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A mother can influence her daughter's self-image by teaching her from birth on up! To start with, you must know your daughter, for example, what her likes and dislikes are and how she reacts emotively in different situations. Every person is different and that makes us all unique. Allow your daughter to blossom by allowing he... More..

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1. Causes of a dry nose in dogs
2. Parenthood issues: Impact of late motherhood on children
3. Motherhood: Reasons why many women today postpone having babies
4. Fatherhood tips: Things every new dad needs to know
5. How a mother's influence helps a daughter's self-image
6. Are the schools becoming too strict with the no touching rules
7. A combat veteran's perspective on PTSD
8. How to have a close relationship with elderly family members
9. Should you line dry your clothes or use an electric dryer?
10. Understanding school phobias

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