Lifestyle

Raising toddlers requires patience and a sense of humor, but it can be wonderfully surprising and rewarding. As infants grow into toddlers, they not only walk away, but begin to assert their independence and interact independently with others. By providing…
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Your new bundle of joy requires that you learn a lot of new skills and talents. New parents will soon learn how to function on little sleep, how to find the right temperature for a bottle, the best nursing position…
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Overview Credit inquiries appear on a credit report when a company accesses your file to determine whether or not you are eligible for credit. Too many inquiries can reflect poorly on your credit score because it sends the message that…
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Men and women have used anaphrodisiacs–herbs that suppress the libido–for centuries. In antiquity, priests, nuns and soldiers would take anaphrodisiacs to curb sexual desire during times of temptation. Today, some people take libido-suppressing herbs before an exam, date, job interview…
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1. Look Around You One of the easiest places to find a career coach is at the place you work. Look for someone who is successful in a career you want to pursue. Contact the person and ask if he…
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Nannies provide private, repeated, one-on-one interactions with children, a position of influence which may concern many parents. However, the American Association of Pediatrics states that high-quality child care in any setting can enhance child development, leading to greater success in…
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So you’ve put on a little extra weight. The problem is, that extra weight seems to have migrated directly to your love handles. Those paunchy bags of extra weight are never attractive, but getting rid of them may seem harder…
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If you want to strengthen your relationship and share more intimate moments with your partner, learning effective communication techniques is a must. Misunderstandings, hurt feelings, mistrust and even breakups can all be sparked by a breakdown in communication. To avoid…
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Overview You can often be your own credit repair person if your credit report contains a long list of negative things. The law prevents you from removing them if they are legitimate, but, if you can find any type of…
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1. Provide Clear Expectations Every company should provide each employee with a job description that includes clearly defined duties and expectations. Make sure your people know exactly what they are supposed to do, how they are supposed to do it,…
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There is no such thing as a perfect relationship, despite what romantic movies and television shows present through witty prose and loving exchanges. The truth is that all relationships require a great deal of hard work, sacrifice and compromise between…
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1. Consider Your Experiences Look for a part-time job matching an area you are already familiar with in your career path. For example, if you are a writer, pick up freelance jobs with a local newspaper, magazine or e-zine. You…
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1. Use a Brokerage Firm to Build a Portfolio Perhaps the easiest way to build an investment portfolio is through the services of a brokerage or investment firm. Set up a meeting with a potential investment manager who will be…
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Becoming a foster parent can be both a challenging and rewarding experience that may just change the life of a child in need. As of September 30, 2006, an estimated 510,000 children were present in the United States foster care…
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1. Talk to Your Child Communication is a vital component of preventing underage drinking. It means sitting down and talking with your children about drinking, but it also means talking with them about other things, being involved in their lives…
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To the untrained eye, newborn babies seem to do little other than sleep and eat. What’s really happening is a whirlwind of physical, mental and emotional development. If you’re curious to know if your baby is healthy and on track,…
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1. Buy Low, Sell High The traditional way to invest in the stock market is to buy stocks at low prices and sell them when the prices are high. You may buy stocks in well-established companies with a track record…
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1. Look Into the Future One of the simplest ways you can invest in real estate is to buy acres of land near growing cities. If you hear of the city putting together plans for a new loop or improvements…
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1. Know Your Enemy As the parent of a teenager with borderline personality disorder, your greatest enemy will be ignorance. Why does your teenager do what he does? How can you ease the symptoms? Read as much as you can…
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Overview Travel-system strollers are perhaps the most practical purchase that new parents can make. Certain models of many stroller brands include both a full-sized stroller what will hold a child as old as four or five years, in addition to…
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A baby may be small, but they require quite a bit of preparation, planning and baby items. Some items that are recommended for a baby really are not necessary until she is older, or at all. Other items are essential,…
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1. Choose the Right Foods It’s a no-brainer that maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy is important, but choosing the right foods can also help reduce stress and boost your mood. B-6 is the vitamin responsible for maintaining a healthy…
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1. Join a Senior Fitness Class Many community health centers offer fitness classes geared especially toward seniors. Yoga, Tai Chi and water aerobics are especially popular, but you may be able to find other options, depending on where you live….
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Overview Your credit report may be riddled with mistakes that are bringing your credit score down. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) findings show that 16 percent of reports may contain harmful and incorrect information, Bob Sullivan, an MSNBC columnist, warns. The…
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From eye contact to shouting matches, people are born communicators. But sometimes, the underlying point of communication can get muddy, especially in marriage. According to Steven Stosny, a therapist who specializes in anger issues and author of the book “How…
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If your child is misbehaving, you may conclude that he is simply doing it to make your life more difficult. What you need to understand, however, is that every time your child misbehaves, he is doing it for a reason…
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Overview Although caring for a newborn may seem like a constant process of feeding, burping, changing and holding, your parenting gives him what he needs to develop into a healthy child. Soon you will see the payoff for all of…
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When the weather outside turns cold, family time can easily hibernate until the weather warms up again. Even though the public pools are closed, and it is too uncomfortably cold outside to ride bikes or go for a walk in…
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Overview Many people want to know their credit score, so they check their credit report online for free. Checking another person’s credit report can be tricky. In this day and age where identity theft is so prevalent, it’s very difficult…
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Effective communication skills are vital for parents. Both listening and talking are important skills to develop in order to facilitate communication, report researchers at the Leo Magan Speech Sanctuary. Additionally, parents need to develop the ability to interpret their children’s…
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