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  • How to Cope with Uncaring Friends after Pet Loss  By : Gary Kurz
    Pet loss is one of the most traumatic of life's experiences. It is a time when we look to friends and family for support. How do we cope when we find they do not share or understand our grief, when they seem to be uncaring?
  • Issues Regarding Children’s Sleep Problems  By : Alex Wilson
    Every now and again children can suffer from sleep problems. These problems can go from some infrequent not very serious issues to very frequent, quite serious episodes.
  • How To (Gently) Cure Your Gift-Phobic Guy  By : Karen Fusco
    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!
  • Classic Toys = Classic Fun  By :
    This article represents that there are alternatives for children other than the videos that seem to dominate their time these days. Classic toys like the etch a sketch, the erector set and slinky have been entertaining children for decades and can still be purchased today. The message is to turn off those machines (tv and video games) and let the children "play"using a simple concept, their imagination.
  • Same Day Birthday- A Paradox?  By : Kate Rogers
    A birthday is a day for celebration which encompasses partying with family and friends. But did you know that among your guests, there might be a few who share their birthdays with you?
    If not... then give it a try!!
  • Why Can't I Touch The Sky?  By : Robert Hunt
    Learn how the imagination of a little girl and her simple question helped her father reconnect with a sense of childlike imagination.
  • How To Negotiate With Your Family During The Holidays  By : Mary Greenwood
    Ever notice that when you get together with your family for the holidays that the same arguments and resentments bubble up through the good cheer year after year. Despite your best efforts not to let your siblings’ comments bother you, you end up playing the same role in your family that you had in junior high. Here are some tips for getting along with your family this holiday season and being a grownup.
  • Finding Your Own Strength When Those You Love Aren't Supportive  By : Carol McClelland
    If your "family and friends" don't honor and respect what you need when you are going through a period of loss, you may decide you need to limit your time with them for the time being. Stepping away from loved ones during a time of loss is always difficult. In fact it often feels like another layer of abandonment....yet another loss. . And yet, in many situations, it's exactly what you need to heal, to learn to turn to yourself for stength.
  • The 4 R’s - Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Retail?  By : Simon Evans
    Kids are exposed to thousands of advertisements everyday. What kinds of messages are they getting and what can you, as parents, do about it?
  • Adolescent Stages of Addiction  By : Wendy McLellan
    Drug addiction can affect everyone, young and old, rich or poor. Understanding addiction and knowing the signs and symptoms of addiction, to help your adolescent is critical.
  • Man's Biggest Love Affair May Be With His Car  By : Ed Bagley
    The love affair with men and their cars is legend. More than one divorce has been blamed on a man spending more time with his car than his wife. A guy that may know how to make an engine purr may not know that the opposite of love is not hate, but indifference. Communication is the glue that holds a good marriage together. If you ignore communicating with your wife, Ed Bagley gives today's Internet Marketers a sobering thought to think about.
  • Found Objects  By : Kerry Wood
    This is a description of a long-time friend who died suddenly. One of the most kind and friendly people I have ever known, his concern for others that is described in the article extends beyong his death into the donation of bodily organs.
  • Long Term Care Decision Can Take an Emotional Toll on Caregiver  By : Clay Cotton
    It is universally agreed that one of the most difficult decisions a caregiver must make is deciding when it is finally time to choose a long term care facility for a loved one.
  • Christmas Secrets - 7 Tips to Revitalize the Real Spirit of Christmas this Season!  By :
    Revitalize yourself as you rediscover the real spirit of Christmas. It can magically transform your life! By doing these tips you reconnect with yourself, family and friends with the opportunity to go create some good old days. Memories that warm the heart and rekindle the ‘loving’ spirit of Christmas!
  • 55 Rules For Cutting Home Heating Bills  By : M Paglia
    55 Rules For Cutting Home Heating Bills
  • Strategies for a Productive Summer  By : Christy Geiger
    Learn 5 strategies that will help you to have your most relaxing and productive summer yet!
  • Christmas – How To Create A Fun & Cherished Christmas!  By :
    Who doesn’t want warm and cherished family Christmas memories? Rituals add the festive touch creating magic, fun and a renewed sense of family closeness. So take a look at a couple of Christmas rituals that you can incorporate into this festive season to ensure a truly joyous and happy time for all!
  • To sleep or not to sleep? 7 Keys to a blissful night's sleep  By : Henrietta Joyce
    Anyone who has experienced lack of sleep will sympathise with parents whose babies will not sleep at night. Rita Joyce provides seven simple keys to helping you and your child sleep peacefully.
  • Six Ways to Sneak Health Food into Your Child’s Diet  By : Pat Brill
    If you’re tired of your child’s dietary battles turning into tactical missions and survival-of-the-fittest lessons (or survival of the most stubborn), we’ve got six sneaky ways for you to trick your child into eating health food that you’re absolutely going to love.
  • Need to Recapture The Magic of Christmas? Try Inspirational Christmas Stories!  By : Bernadette Dimitrov
    Want to know how to recapture the magic of Christmas and create fun and cherished memories with your family? While time is limited in today's busy life, the solution for quality fun time is very simple. The magic of reading and the wonder of Christmas combine together in inspirational Christmas stories where children and adults can share an exciting memorable time recapturing the magic of an old-fashioned Christmas but with a modern twist. Read on and find out the many benefits that await you!
  • Everyday 9000 Americans Become Unexpected and Unprepared Caregivers  By : Dale Adams
    A quick overview of how caring for our elderly parents is going to affect and change careers and our lives. Those who plan ahead will be prepared to cope with this responsibility as well as to proceed uninterupted in their career.
  • The Great Genealogical Need  By : Leo Talbot
    For those of you that are experienced genealogists and have so far weathered the storms of years of research through dusty archives and who are now in the ‘nirvana’ of online research…this article is for you.
  • Yes, There Really is Useful Wedding Planning Software  By : Richard Keir
    Wedding planning isn't easy, but wedding planning software helps. What to think about when you are looking for wedding planning software and what features your wedding planning software should have.
  • The Arrival  By : Christine Bettridge
    Working hard and being successful is a great quality in a person but one element of success is missing.

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