How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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The most Important Fashion Dos and Donts You’ll ever need to know
This is in! That is out! Don’t wear that; it’s SO last season! There are many, many rules to wearing fashion, and being fashionable. The problem is, they can change from year to year or even season to season; what’s…
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The Effects of Fatherless Families on Boys
In 2003, 26% of American households were headed by single mothers. This number continues to rise, leading many people to ponder the effects of growing up without a father on children, particularly the effect it has on boys. Is it…
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Hiding the Identity of a Father from the Child
When mothers hide the fathers identity from their children chances are there is a very good reason. I happen to be one of those mothers and yes I had a good reason. I was engaged to be married when I got…
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College Fashion
Fashion is very important in college. Even if you are just going to a biology lecture hall, you should still put a little effort into what you wear. Lecture hall is pretty casual. All you are doing is sitting for…
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The Effects of Fatherless Families on Boys
Too many boys from fatherless families end up calling juvenile detention facilities “home sweet home.” It doesn’t seem fair to make such a generalization, but if you work in a juvenile detention facility, you find out it isn’t a generalization;…
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Dress Size
Women naturally obsess over their overall appearance, it’s just our nature! I can remember back to when I was a little girl, a very chubby little girl to boot. The only toy I ever wanted was my Barbie . Do…
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How to Buy plus Size Dresses
I can remember back before the children, in a time long, long ago, I was once a skinny minnie. Yes, I confess, a size 5 was my friend. But these days, I am embracing my womanly curves, my extra cushion…
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Roommate Family Conflict Divorce Latchkey Mediation Domestic Dispute Joy Peace of Mind
Whether you live with your family of origin or a blended family, it could be you and a spouse or a 4 generation family setting; one thing is for sure there is bound to be some stress in your home…
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When Parents think their Child is a Failure
The parent-child relationship is so very complicated that the titles of the volumes written on the subject could fill a volume on its’ own. If we took the greatest philosophers and the greatest counselors ever to live and read their…
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Why Wearing Pajama Pants in Public is Acceptable
Why on earth isn’t it “acceptable?” If indeed my goal in life is to achieve your hard-won “acceptance” and all the glory and happiness that come with it? The opposing articles present many points, but frankly the arguments are weak….
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How to Dress to Conceal a Belly Bulge
If you happen to be a male on the north side of forty, chances are that you have acquired a spare tire just above the beltline. You likely didn’t have it in your younger years. Moreover, the increase in belly…
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The Reasons why Families Grow apart
Distance, difficult jobs, not putting in the effort, death, dysfunction, and fighting are some of the many reasons why families grow apart. but, usually the biggest reason why families grow apart is because family members stop trying to be a…
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When Parents think their Child is a Failure
Oftentimes parents set too high of standards for their children. Every parent wants their child to succeed, but sometimes they go too far. When a parent forces a child into a curriculum or sport that they do not want to…
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How Wearing White after Labor Day became Taboo
If you grew up in the fifties, sixties, or earlier, you knew that you wore light colored clothing in the summer, all of which were put away after Labor Day. When that decisive day came around, you had already gone…
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When Parents think their Child is a Failure
Parents have very high expectations of their children and quite often if the children do not meet those expectations then their children are seen as failures. The emotional damage caused by the expectations not being met may lead to trauma…
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When Parents think their Child is a Failure
A parent is the most important role model for a child. When children are little, parents are everything to them; caregiver, teacher, protector, the world. Children learn to behave in the appropriate way in order to receive positive reinforcement from…
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The Effects of Fatherless Families on Boys
When a kid grows he learns many things from his parents. The boy follows father and girl follows mother. There is a joke like this; a girl likes dolls and boy likes strong man. When they grow the girl likes…
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When Parents think their Child is a Failure
There is probably nothing more psychologically devastating than being a child who does not meet up to their parent’s expectations.Because “failure” is a word loaded with subjective meaning,just as the word “success” is, parents who try to live vicariously through…
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How to Organize a Closet and have more Space
You’re afraid to open your closet. You’re not a little kid anymore and you’re not afraid of monsters. Your closet is disorganized, cluttered, and you’re afraid the contents are out to get you. Fear no more; it’s easy to get…
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Guide to Creating a Rihanna Inspired Makeup look
Rihanna is one of the few artists that has an equal amount of fame for both her professional career and her personal life. Unlike other celebrities that are better known for their headlines in the tabloids than their sales in…
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Swimwear Care
Most people have more than one pair of shoes; most have several pairs of pants. Some people even have multiple cold-weather coats. But not everybody has a weeks’ worth of swimsuits. It’s important to care for a swimsuit properly to…
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When Parents think their Child is a Failure
What a horrible premise! No matter what the child does or doesn’t to do, no parent should ever give up and consider their child a failure. Every person who comes into this world has the chance to succeed, especially if…
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Important Colors for the Wardrobe
Everyone has to attend a formal occasion at some time. For this reason some items of clothing in dark colors are needed. While black does not suit everyone, for funerals and the times when a little black dress, with brighter…
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The Effects of Fatherless Families on Boys
Imagine losing your father at a very young age, before you get that chance to form a relationship with the man who loved your mother and that was there every step of the way when you were born. It isn’t…
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The Difference between Clothing and Apparel
The difference between clothing and apparel isn’t much, because apparel and clothing is basically the same thing. Clothing is defined as “garments collectively; clothes; raiment; apparel; a covering”. Apparel is “clothing, outer wear; garments; attire; raiment; anything that covers or…
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Where to Find Printable Family Trees
Many people these days decided to research their family tree and there are a variety of resources both on and offline that can help with this. It can be an interesting experience to find out about your ancestors and will…
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Where to Start with Family History or Genealogy
Genealogy is a journal of remembrance for family members, past and present. It shows your lineage, or roots, and connects you with those who have lived before you and will give those who come after you a sense of belonging…
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When Parents think their Child is a Failure
Children are all about potential. They have their whole lives in front of them; a field of possibilities. How can any such potential be a failure? It hasn’t even been played out yet! Children, sometimes fail like anyone else. Most…
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Why High Street Fashion Loves the Duchess of Cambridge
Since the former Kate Middleton married into the Royal Family and became the Duchess of Cambridge, she has taken on an increasing round of royal duties. Her stunning good looks and trim figure allow her to look good in anything…
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Family Counseling Options
At some point in life or another everyone finds themselves seeking advice from outside sources and family counseling services are a viable option when more than one family member is involved or needed to reach a solution. Family crisis, financial stresses,…
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