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Ten Uses for an Empty Milk Gallon

 A milk gallon is a wonderful tool for children to use. Start with an empty one you cleaned and let dry. Then use a variety of common items to begin the fun and learning. Depending on what you do with the...

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Handling Role Confusion in Your Child's Class

For much of the second half of the school year, I found myself in my child's classroom. My goal was simple; to be of assistance to the teacher. I came in each Friday and copied papers for the following week....

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How your home can earn you money

Your house could be worth more than what you realize. The value of your property is not the only financial potential in your corner. College students, businesses, families in need, tourists and even special...

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Life lesson: Children and bike safety

Eggs and helmets for children do not sound like they belong together. However, the most effective safety training idea for kids connects the idea of an egg and a helmet. My story tells you how and at the...

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Brooms ready! Parents never clean alone again!

Children as young as two can help clean the house. Parents provide age appropriate activities and avoid unreasonable expectations. With children younger than five, parents should not expect results. Here are...

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Help For Parents of Teens

Privacy This is a tough aspect of parenting a teen. How you handle this area will affect your relationship more than you realize. First, you have to decide how much trust you have for your teen. Consider...

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Positive Parenting Tips

The look of joy filled her face, her eyes shone bright with excitement. We clapped, screamed, squealed and almost cried. As she made her way to where we sat, front row of course, I pulled my cell phone from...

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The intimacy secret you need

Many people know that changing techniques in bed will help make for a more interesting sex life. Relationship experts, like Dr. Ruth, opened this area up and encouraged couples to talk about what takes place...

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Five important tasks for planning a good family reunion

From personal experience with family reunions, I gathered these ideas and questions. Read them through all the way, before you decide to host a reunion. We have one every year and we learn a new idea to...

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Free activities for children

Children want to have fun; parents want to save money. Before you frown at the lack of free resources for children, check out the activities at your local library and park. These are the best places for free...

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