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  • Letting Go of Perfection
    Busy moms have a lot to do, and a woman’s natural perfectionism is almost certain to kick into overdrive. We can't do everything perfectly, so learn to choose the real important items.
  • Grandparent and Grandchild -- A Special Bond
    Grandparents play a vital role in the upbringing of your children. Their role is vastly different from your role as a parent, and to a child it helps complete the circle of a well-rounded life.
  • What is Your Parenting Style?
    Discover your parenting style. Are you a 'Too-Busy Mom' or a 'Best Friend Mom'? Find out if your parenting style works for you and your child, and remember that each child is different.
  • Getting Educated About Inheriting an IRA From Your Parent
    Find out how inheriting a 'beneficial' IRA can cause all sorts of upset with the tax man!
  • Playing Second Fiddle: How to Cope When Your Child Prefers the Nanny Over You
    5 tips to help you cope when your child chooses the nanny over you. Don't let it get you down -- Remember, it's only temporary!
  • Are You a Gift-Phobic Guy?
    Need a little help in the gift-giving department? Does that woman in your life always get the same boring gift from you? It’s perfectly understandable. After all, it’s not like they offered a class in how to buy for your girlfriend or wife in college. We can help!
  • How To (Gently) Cure Your Gift-Phobic Guy
    Most little boys are not trained in the art of shopping, gift giving, and package presentation. With little experience and zero confidence, many men rely on old standbys like flowers, candy, and taking you out for a nice dinner. What does all of that remind you of? That’s right. Dating. We can teach them to do better!
  • Surviving Spring Break
    Spring Break has become a rite of passage for teens and possibly the first time they are away on vacation without their parents. Learn how to help protect your children from the many problems that go along with Spring Break.
  • Surviving the Super Bowl
    Why should the football fans have all the fun? Here are three ideas that are simple to do and may just become an annual tradition for the other half. It can be a great day for everyone in the family.
  • Beating the "Winter Blues"
    Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), commonly referred to as the “winter blues,” is caused by sunlight deprivation. Though it is temporary, you can help yourself get through those down times.
  • Round Robin Letters & Scrapbooks: Reconnecting with Faraway Family & Friends
    Round robin letters and scrapbooks are a creative way to stay in touch with far off family and friends. Find out how one letter and one set of photos can reach all of the most important people in your life.
  • Take the Pressure Off: How to Set Realistic New Year’s Resolutions
    New Year's Eve is a time for setting resolutions for the coming year. It's always best to make these goals attainable. Breaking them down into small steps is the best way to be successful.
  • Seven Tips to Help Beat Holiday Letdown
    The holiday season is similar to taking a great vacation – it’s a euphoric time that is all too fleeting. With all of that good cheer and goodwill, who wouldn’t be sad to see the holidays end? See our 7 steps to beat the after-holiday blues.
  • When Friends Turn Against Friends
    How you help your child cope with friendship difficulties can set the tone for how your child handles conflict throughout childhood, and even into adulthood.
  • Six Common Single Parent Struggles
    Tips and strategies on how to overcome the most common issues for single moms and dads.
  • Nine Chores Your Child Should Do Without Being Paid
    Age-appropriate chores are important for your child's development and will help them to prepare for going out on their own when the time is right.
  • Five Common Parenting Myths
    When it comes to parenting, everyone has some advice to give. Use it wisely.
  • Long Live Halloween!
    Halloween is right around the corner. Should children be allowed to trick-or-treat? Is today's world safe enough for the Halloween traditions of days gone by?

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