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Children Who Lie - Thoughts on What Parents Should Do

As far as I've ever seen, most kids lie; and an awful lot of adults lie as well. Sometimes I think the best way for parents to understand how to deal with their child's lies is to ask themselves, "Did I...

9 comments    advice children parenting
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Benefits of Having Children After 30

As a subject very relevant to me, I feel quite strongly about the concept of having children over 30. I'm in my early thirties now and though I don't currently have children, I can certainly relay the...

16 comments    family children mature parents
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Life without parents- How to cope?

Written in response to a reader's request for an article on coping with life without parents, this Hub offers thoughts that address this situation. The challenge of coping is different for everyone, depending on the age of the person and the circumstances. This Hub primarily addresses teens without parents.

23 comments    love life advice
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The importance of family traditions and how to create them

Family traditions are, unfortunately, one of the great casualties of modern times. As families become more fragmented and disconnected, there is less time and opportunity to enjoy the simple traditions...

3 comments    love life advice
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How to Avoid BPA in Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups

Bisphenol-a (BPA) is an industrial chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic. Bisphenol-a has become one of the most commonly used chemicals, racking up a stunning six billion pounds each year. Almost 95%...

22 comments    health children parenting
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Negotiating Child Visitation Arrangements

Custody and visitation is one of the biggest issues negotiated in a divorce. Finding a schedule that works for both parents and the children can be difficult and requires everyone to come together to a middle ground.

6 comments    family children parenting
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What makes teenagers think that they know it all? Why do they have to be so mean and disrespectful?

There is hardly anything as exasperating as your teen child rolling her eyes and saying, "whatever" as she slouches off to her room. Grrrrr! You just want to tell her to wait until she has children of her...

13 comments    children careers parents
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On Being a Mother

It is an understatement to say that one of the most complex human relationships is that between a mother and child. Of course, the child is utterly dependent at birth and for many years thereafter. But almost...

26 comments    love family children
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Child's Play - Educational Baby Toys and Early Learning

Today’s parents can be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed by the huge range of toys available for their new baby. Tips on chosing cost-effective educational toys for babies and early learning baby toys.

5 comments    family education children
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Funny Christmas Conversations: Parents to Their Children

Do you remember the funny and downright lame excuses your parents used to give you when talking about Santa coming on Christmas Eve?  3 Videos included. Think back. How much can you remember about the...

10 comments    family relationships home
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