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Lulu January 17, 2014 Family

Overview You execute a divorce financial affidavit under oath in front of a notary public. Consequently, you swear on your oath that the information you provide in the affidavit is true and correct to the best of your knowledge and…
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Should a Mother Continue to Mediate Adult Children Conflicts Arise among – Yes

ABSOLUTELY! Mothers usually have an intimate understanding of her children’s personalities, and having watched them grow up she know the history and development of their relationships. She will often be able to figure out the real reason for the conflict,…
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Forgiving your Mother

Amelia Randall - 546119 January 17, 2014 Family

The key thing to keep in mind and you will learn it as you get older, is that we are all human and we all make mistakes. A mother has made mistakes in her time and you are about to,…
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3 Ways to Treat Breathing Problems

Contributor January 17, 2014 Get Healthy

1. Relieve Cold and Allergy Symptoms Quickly Over-the-counter cold and allergy medications won’t cure those conditions, but some symptom relief is possible. If you can’t breathe due to excessive sneezing and a runny nose, an antihistimine can provide temporary relief….
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Tips on Growing Long & Healthy Black Hair

Contributor January 17, 2014 Skincare and Beauty

According to scientists from Proctor and Gamble’s Beauty and Grooming Science division, it can take anywhere from three to five years to grow longer than shoulder length hair. Black women must take special care to protect their more fragile locks…
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3 Ways to Deal With Hypochondria

Contributor January 17, 2014 Mental Health

1. Avoid Changing Doctors Many hypochondriacs become suspicious when a doctor’s diagnosis doesn’t confirm their fears about disease and sickness. If you feel that you are developing hypochondria, it’s important that you find a doctor with whom you feel comfortable,…
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Are Parents Responsible for how their Children Act as Adults – Yes

Lorelei Cohen January 17, 2014 Family

Parents often are responsible for the behavior of their children as adults. Good parenting is very much reflected in the behavior of well adjusted grown children just as poor parenting has the unfortunate result of producing troubled adults. Parenting does…
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6 Ways to Identify Nearsightedness

Contributor January 17, 2014 Get Healthy

1. Vision Blurred at a Distance People who suffer from nearsightedness often have difficulty resolving shapes, letters or other information at a distance. This is usually caused by a change in the shape of the lens and/or cornea or of…
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Uses of an Elliptical Machine

Ember Roberts January 17, 2014 Family

An elliptical trainer is a cardiovascular exercise machine that simulates the running motion of the body without the risk of ankle, knee or back joint damage that can be caused by the impact of actual running. The machine also has…
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Can we Blame our Parents for our Actions – No

Ah. And the age-old excuse returns. I could quite easily sit back now and say, “Mother, I am clinically depressed and unable to deal with it. And it’s all your fault.” There. The blame is passed. I can now continue…
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List of Appendicitis Symptoms

When the small pouch at the end of the intestine called the appendix becomes inflamed, it causes the condition called appendicitis. According to Medline Plus, appendicitis is the most common medical emergency. Appendicitis stems from a blockage or, in rare…
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Safety in Lifting

Andrew Beck - 606541 January 17, 2014 Family

Overview Training with weights can improve athletic performance and overall health. Different regimens can lead to different results. Some people worry that using heavy weights will cause injury. A distinction should be made between weightlifting and weight training. Weightlifting is…
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Moving out of your Parents House

When it comes to the point that you feel you are ready to fly from the nest, you soon begin to realize that life is in no way, shape, or form, that simple. It can be a very stressful, if…
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Military Push-up Training

Contributor January 17, 2014 Mental Health

Overview The military is known for it’s strict fitness regimen. The push-up should be the center of your routine if you’re training to enter the military or just want to get a military-like workout. Most fitness programs would have you…
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Foods That Help Anxiety & Depression

Millions of people suffer from the hopelessness of depression, the agitation of anxiety or from a combination of these two conditions. While eating certain foods will not cure these conditions, research suggests that some foods may help alleviate symptoms. Because…
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Safety of Reusing Plastic Bottles

Overview In this age of saving both money and the planet, reusing plastic bottles is a way to combine both. But online rumors have circulated that this is not safe practice and could be potentially harmful to your health. These…
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Shy Guy Dating Tips

For shy guys, it can seem like the dating pool is awash with men who are cockier and more confident in talking to women. Going to clubs and bars seems stressful, and striking up a conversation with a stranger can…
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Remedies for Plantar Fasciitis

Ember Roberts January 17, 2014 Family

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. According to the Mayo Clinic, the condition occurs when the plantar fascia, which connects the heel to the toes, becomes inflamed. This occurs because of overuse of the foot. People…
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Should i Vent to my Child – No

For many years, I believed my father to be an evil man. He was selfish, aggressive and dominating. He was everything that I should avoid and everything that I should hate. My father was the Devil incarnate. Now I am…
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Dealing with a Controlling Father

Meg Newman January 17, 2014 Family

Fathers are individuals who teach their sons how to grow in men. Fathers are individuals that protect their daughter from harms way. So I believed… I remember getting my first ever boyfriend, and being only fourteen; this was the most amazing…
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Are Parents Responsible for how their Children Act as Adults – No

David Elder January 17, 2014 Family

The responsibility of a parent is to nurture their children and to instill in them the values that will allow them to be good citizens. It is too often assumed that if an adult child acts in way which contradicts…
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Kids Outdoor Activities

Fresh air and sunshine offer health benefits in addition to the entertainment value of kids’ outdoor activities. The outdoor activities work well in the backyard or at a local park depending on how much space you have available. Adapt the…
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What Is Ear Wax?

Randa Morris January 17, 2014 Family

Overview Although the parents of squirming toddlers who don’t want their ears cleaned may complain about it, ear wax is more than just an annoying substance that you need to swipe from your ears regularly. Ear wax, or cerumen, plays…
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Dealing with Dead Beat Parents

Child support enforcement agencies are set up now, in practically every state in America, to help you deal with dead beat parents.In the ideal world, then, you could just report the non-paying parent, and the agency would jump into action-…
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How we become just like our Parents

Liana Severin January 17, 2014 Family

Believe me! This is not something done willingly. Not even something that happens out of necessity. It just… happens! It doesn’t matter what we do, or how hard we try to stifle the inner voice that sounds just like…
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4 Ways to Spot Symptoms of Friedreich’s Ataxia

Contributor January 17, 2014 Get Healthy

1. Watch for Impaired Coordination and Muscle Weakness Issues with balance and coordination are usually the first symptoms of Friedreich’s ataxia that you’ll notice. You may have trouble walking and controlling your arm and leg movements. Friedreich’s ataxia is a…
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Causes of Depression & Bipolar Disorder

Contributor January 17, 2014 Mental Health

The human brain has developed a mechanism that increases its resilience to depression called the transcription factor for DeltaFosB. If this system does not work, an individual becomes depressed, according to researchers reporting in the May 2010 issue of Natural…
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Pregnancy Announcement Etiquette

Overview Deciding when and how to announce your pregnancy is a very personal thing. There are some etiquette guidelines to use as a framework for determining how to let others know you’re expecting a baby. They relate to when and…
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Walking Steps to Lose Weight

Losing weight need not be difficult or expensive. Add a walking program into your daily schedule and you will see improvements in your weight and fitness level. Every step you take, whether on a treadmill or walking in the mall,…
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6 Ways to Identify Sociopathic Behavior