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Jaws Patrol: How to Stop Teeth Grinding at Night

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Nighttime teeth grinding, also known as sleep bruxism, affects about 10% of adults and 15% of children according to the American Sleep Association. The first thing to know about bruxism is that it's a sleep disorder, not a dental issue. It…
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The 10 Best U.S. Vacations in Cities You Didn't Imagine Were So Cool

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Forget Europe! We decided to find the some of the best U.S. vacations this summer. With airfares and gas prices at record lows, experts are predicting a busy travel season for destinations near and far. A recent Travelocity survey prompted…
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10 Great Staycation Ideas for Those Who Just Can't Get Away

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Sometimes the best summer vacation is actually a staycation. Yes, staycations don't involve a complete change of scenery, discovering exotic locales and new cultures, but they also don't involve weeks of planning and a huge price tag. Too…
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Mom Strike! Embracing No Housework Day

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Someone, somewhere, had the great idea to declare April 7 National No Housework Day! That person, no doubt a harried housewife, deserves a medal. Coincidentally, it is also National Beer Day, which is an intriguing coincidence. Perhaps it’s…
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8 Ways to Create New Traditions for Modern Families

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More and more of today's modern families are deciding to create new traditions of their own. As the great writer Carlos Fuentes once said, “There is no creation without tradition; the ‘new’ is an inflection on a preceding form; novelty…
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5 Fun Family Crafts & Activities for St. Patrick’s Day

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Living in New Orleans gives me the opportunity to attend many parades. Now that Mardi Gras is over, my favorite parade will be rolling out. My family loves going to the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Filled with families wearing green, this…
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Family-Friendly Vacation: 10 Packing Tips For Your Next Trip

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As much as we busy moms look forward to vacation time, packing and preparing for a trip with one or more kids in tow is stressful! Whether you’re driving (and keeping the little ones entertained and breaking up fights the whole way) or flying…
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The Hiring of Relatives: Perils & Perks of Mixing Business with Family

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The hiring of relatives can be a tricky undertaking and there are valid arguments to be made both for and against working with family. The United States—along with most of the world—has a long family-owned business tradition. From the…
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The Grandest: 5 Reasons to Celebrate the Importance of Grandparents

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If you’re lucky enough to have grandparents, then you know how wonderful they are—and more than that, you also know deeply the importance of grandparents in your life. Far from being rocking chair bound relics complaining about the cold,…