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Should Your Kids Have a Cell Phone?

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A recent study by the American Academy of Pediatrics says that three-quarters of all American teens have cell phones. Research by the academy indicates that most of these kids are getting these phones in middle school and, increasingly, even…
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Where the Kid Clutter Comes From & How to Get Rid of It

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Having kids equates dealing with more clutter than usual. Some is unavoidable, some is completely superfluous and downright annoying! But don’t despair: here’s where the kid clutter comes from and how to get rid of it! TOO MANY…
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Tips to Overcome Your Fears

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Fear is often considered a negative reaction, but at times it can be a life saver. In the face of real danger, fear—which is embedded in the brain’s amygdala—gets us to react instantly. It’s an automatic survival response. The amygdala…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: My First as a Patient

All women know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, right? Well, maybe. Last year, I must admit, I didn’t think about it too much. Having no close friends or relatives with breast cancer, it seemed the type of thing that happened to…

New Dad: Surprise! I'm pregnant!

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New Dad: Surprise! I'm pregnant!! Mike’s just chillin’ at his parents house playing some tunes on the old guitar when his wife hands him a little gift. The look on his face when he pulls out the onesie is priceless! For more fantastic…
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Romney: 'The president has not signed one new free trade agreement,' Obama Signed Three

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Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, addressed the Virginia Military Institute on his foreign policy plan. Mr. Romney attested that President Barack Obama never signed a free-trade agreement while he has been in office. "The president…
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Romantic Times: A Perfect Ossobuco Dinner for Two

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As the weather turns cooler in many parts of the country, it’s time to send the kids to grandma’s for the evening and share a rich, silky smooth dish with a special someone. Ossobuco is a dish full of flavor, simple to make but sexy and…
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A Friend’s Cancer Diagnosis Hits Close to Home

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I recently got the news via email that one of my best friends has just been diagnosed with colon cancer. I’m still in shock. My friend is a little younger than I am and has no history of cancer in her immediate family. Due to some minor…
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Meet Alicia Estrada: Mexican-American Fashion Designer

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Meet Alicia Estrada, Mexican-American fashion designer and founder of the brand "Stop Staring!" Estrada, who designed one of our cover girl America Ferrera's dresses, tells us where she got her start and offers her best fashion advice. Where…