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Start the Practice When they are Young91

The Art of Thank You Notes

by stephhicks68

In the age of the Internet and email, handwritten notes are in danger of becoming a lost art. When a gift is bestowed, it is important to recognize the thoughtfulness of the giver with a short note of... published 2 weeks ago

37 comments    love education advice

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Girl Bullies

by stephhicks68

Although there have been several teen flicks about the subject, it is not funny at all. Girls can be brutally mean to each other. Getting through middle school and high school for some teenagers can be... published 5 weeks ago

24 comments    love family advice

Mom and Daughter84

Mother's Day: When Your Mom is Elderly

by stephhicks68

As daughters and sons move into middle age, their parents get even older. Relationships shift from caregiver to the one being cared for, over time. As the elderly one in the equation, it is not easy to accept... published 2 weeks ago

17 comments    love family advice

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Love Letters from the Heart

by stephhicks68

Ah, new love! Nothing like the feelings of butterflies in your stomach when your beloved walks up to you and gives you an embrace! Maybe you are lucky enough to have a romantic partner who showers you not only... published 6 weeks ago

13 comments    love advice how

Fraternal twins at 6 months of age78

You're Expecting Twins: Now What?

by stephhicks68

How an expectant mother should prepare for twins or multiples, from the time she hears the news she is expecting more than one baby, through the early months of the babies' lives. Tips on what to expect with respect to the pregnancy, ideas on minimizing costs, and what is absolutely necessary before you bring the babies home. published 4 months ago

3 comments    family advice how

A buffet is a popular choice for receptions78

Wedding Food: Selecting What to Serve at Your Reception

by stephhicks68

Wedding feasts have been celebrated as long as people have been getting married. In some cultures, they are long, drawn-out affairs. In Israel, for example, the celebration would last up to a week, ending in... published 32 hours ago

12 comments    food advice shopping

Laughter is great for the soul77

25 Ways to Improve Your Mood

by stephhicks68

Sometimes Mondays aren't just confined to the beginning of the week. Those doldrums can continue well into the week - or even the weekend! Maybe your boss is nagging you.... the kids are getting to you... the... published 4 months ago

6 comments    health family advice

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Having a Baby: Costs and Benefits

by stephhicks68

The decision whether or not to have a child (or to grow your family) is a very personal decision. It depends on a myriad of factors, each of which can tip the balance in one direction or the other. Only you... published 3 months ago

12 comments    family advice life

What to write.... what to write....?74

Punching Through Writer's Block

by stephhicks68

So, you're staring at an empty screen. The cursor is mocking you with an insistent blink, blink, blink. What to write today? What do you have to share? Time to go clean the cat box again. Maybe its time to... published 3 weeks ago

24 comments    education advice internet

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Teaching Children About Politics

by stephhicks68

Statistics show that the number of young adults who vote in America is embarrassingly low. Is it because of apathy, or because they don't understand the system or know the candidates and/or issues? It could... published 2 months ago

0 comments    family education advice

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