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This post about teens looking to friends instead of parents for advice is made possible with support from the Center for Parent and Teen Communication, part of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. All opinions are my own. Looking to friends instead of parents for advice One of the things that has been a noticeable change as our kids have shifted into…
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Disclaimer: I am not going through a divorce, but I do know several couples at various stages of the process and when a contributing writer sent this over, I thought it might be helpful for some folks. Tips on Protecting Your Finances During Divorce When you first meet someone, fall in love and walk down the aisle, you never imagine…
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One of my favorite things about October is that it starts to bring Christmas around. Not like full out Christmas, but I love the hints and glimmers of the holidays that pop up. I do. Don’t get me wrong, we are in full Halloween mode over here, but there’s just something so fun about seeing the Hallmark Christmas movie lists,…
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If there is one thing that – as a parent – you’ll be concerned about, it’s your teenager and their ability to study. You want your kids to be the very best that they can be and you’ll support them as much as possible to be great. This means that while they are going through some of the most pressured…
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When given the choice between extreme cold and extreme heat, many of us would be inclined to select the latter. This is particularly true for people who come from areas known for relentlessly snowy, bitterly cold winters. As such, when presented with an opportunity to relocate to a part of the country with more agreeable weather, many people from up…
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Fall is my FAVORITE. I love love love it. Nothing makes me happier than cool, crisp air after a long, hot and humid summer. Fall outings are always fun- finding pumpkins, discovering new and different kinds/shapes/colors/sizes of pumpkins and gourds… apple picking, apple cider, fall soccer… and on and on. Fall Fun in Comfort The youngest and I had a…
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