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“They Should Have Beat Me More” - The Cycle Of Physical Abuse
In December, 2005, I conducted a two-day workshop with men who had recently been released from prison for domestic violence. With the men were their wives, as well as the father of a batterer who was still in prison. The father, Douglas, sat in front of
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"Safety First" Tips For Water Fun
There may be few better ways to spend a hot day than at the beach, lake, water park or swimming pool but amid all the fun and games it is important to put safety first.
'No Child Left Behind': What It Means For Parents
The No Child Left Behind Act is a landmark education reform law that is already improving academic performance across the land. One of its chief aims is to close the troubling achievement gap that separates many disadvantaged, disabled and minority studen
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"Clean Your Plate" Is Not Always The Way To Go For Healthy Kids
Like most parents, you want your children to be healthy. However, not everything your parents did is necessarily what experts consider to be most healthful now.
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0 Writing Prize Focuses Kids On Gender Equity
Harry Potter would be eligible for entry into a contest sponsored by up-and-coming young adult novelist R.J. Nimmo - on one condition.
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You Can Have Love That Never Ends
Love is more than words and it runs deeper than feelings. Love is what we live for. We love and we want to be loved.
Tags: Love, Love Attributes, Unconditional Love, Relationships, Love Life, Amazing Love, Love And Marriage, Love And Friendship, Self Love, Marriage, Partner Love, Parenting
You CAN Afford To Be A Stay-at-Home Parent!
Interested in being a Stay-at-Home Mom or Dad? Don't think you can afford it? Think again...and read on!
Tags: SAHM, Moms, Dads, Parenting, Stay At Home, Children, Kids, Babies, Budgeting, Family, Parenting
Youth Sports Schedules: Alerts Keep Parents In The Know
When sports and recreation directors make last-minute schedule changes, such as canceling a game due to inclement weather or having to change practice times, they may have to inform several people at the same time. But with limited time to spread the word
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Youth Heroes – A Double Standard
Some of the most famous heroes of our youth have met with a terrible end. Some have died from drug overdoses while others have succumbed to alcohol, committed suicide or something worse. What kind of message does this leave?
Tags: Elvis Presley, Curt Cobain, John Belushi, Janis Joplin, Jimmy Hendrix, Suicide, Freddy Prinz, Double Standard, Media, Heroes, Youth, Childhood, Messiah, King, Over Dose, Parenting
Your Tip For Calming Fussy Babies Could Be A Winner
If you've found yourself soothing your baby by vacuuming in the dark, taking a car ride at 2 a.m. or singing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" a cappella, then you're not alone.
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Your Teen: Tips On Successfully Fitting In
Most teens feel "different" in one way or another. Here are some things to remember that may help parents understand their teens and help them to fit in.
Your Reference Guide To Caring For A Baby
Bringing a new baby home is a time for great joy and celebration. There are so many exciting experiences waiting for the happy family. But, it doesn't take long for mom and dad to discover that caring for a newborn baby, while joyful, can be demanding and
Tags: Baby, Newborn, Baby Care, Baby Safety, Parenting
Your Obese Child & School Programs
More than five years ago, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) published ‘Guidelines for School and Community Programs' to promote physical activity in children and teenagers, in hopes of helping them develop lifelong exercise and physical fitness regimen
Tags: Childhood Obesity, Fat Kids, Overweight Kids, Overweight Children, Weight Loss, Diets, Child Diets, Parenting
Your Guide To Peg Perego High Chairs
The usual cost for a Peg Perego high chair costs around about one hundred to about two hundred and fifty dollars. There are many different types of Peg Perego high chairs such as the Peg Perego diner exclusive high chair, the leatherette rocker high chair
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Your Child Is Missing
If your child is missing, time is of the essence! Take a deep breath and try to remember the last place you saw your child. If your child is missing from home, search the house quickly, check the closets, basement, and laundry, under beds, where ever else