3,852 articles related to "family"

TRUE ROOMMATE STORY-FILTH TAKEN TO A NEW LEVEL

I think that I, along with one of my best friends, were the two worst roommates ever. We were legendary for our filth.It was our sophomore year that we decided to live together. Each of us had problems the year before because the standards of our pre...

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Kids and Pets, will it work

How can my child benefit from having a pet? 1. Social skills and self-esteem. Feelings and positive experiences with their pet can help children feel good about their own. Loving a pet can also help kids to love and trust other people.2. Exercise. A...

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Saving On Utility Bills

Saving On Utility Bills by: Amy Allen Clark Some of our bills can be eliminated as being “extras”, but utilities is just not one of these. If you are noticing an increase in your utility bills it is time to review what you may/may not be doi...

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Parent's Report Card Time

by Lesley Spencer, MSc; Founder & President HBWM.com Inc.A friend recently told me that he took his son out for a burger. Whilethey were eating, his son said, "Dad, do you know why I am eating so slowly?"His dad said, "No. Why?" And his son replied, ...

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Danger of Being Young, Passionate and Vulnerable and How to Deal With it

I will be speaking to this year's soon-to-be-awarded Queens Guides tomorrow. 44 young ladies from all over the country have worked hard at challenging and building themselves, championing a cause they choose, raising awareness on the need to car...

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Lessons from a Dying Friend

Often, I'd asked the question as to how I would react when my 'Max' would pass away. He was our mainstay, our original family pet. Not only a dog, but one of my 'surrogate children' as well. We'd brought him home 9 years...

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Celebrating Life with Children in September

Celebrating Life with Children in September by: Susie Cortright Here are ten simple pleasures you can enjoy with your children this month. 1. Ask your child to read a book to you. Younger children can look at the pictures and describe what’s ...

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Time Management And How It Affects Your Kids

Time Management And How It Affects Your Kids by: Lorraine Pirihi Last week I attended a presentation from Parenting Expert and well-known author, Stephen Biddulph on "Raising Boys". As I have an 11 year old son, I was interested to hear what Ste...

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100 Ways to Connect With Your Teen

100 Ways to Connect with your Teens1.View adolescence as an adventure.2.Respect their privacy.3.Create family times around activities they enjoy.4.Keep the delicate balance between holding on and letting go.5.Understand the nature of the adolescent b...

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Traveling With Your Chihuahua

Traveling With Your Chihuahua by: Joanell Hutchinson Travel season is finally here again and that means hundreds of cats and dogs will be lost and never again found by their heartbroken owners. Many years ago I lost a dog for three days. They we...

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