Toy Safety for Children - Work & Family
Children aged 3 and under have a habit of putting any and everything in their little mouths (as sometime noses), so toys such as stuffed bears with button eyes and and noses, balloons and toys with small parts should be kept away from them. Those ... [... more]
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Get Out of Debt - Work & Family
The family in heavy financial debt has become the norm rather than the exception. Even when you are knee-deep in debt there seems to be a way of getting additional credit. You are using one credit card to pay off another card; you take out a ... [... more]
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Allowance For Children During Hard Times? - Work & Family
Should you give your child an allowance during hard times? If you can spare the money--yes. Or, perhaps you can cut back on something since an allowance may teach a lifelong money saving habit. Giving an allowance to children is a good way to ... [... more]
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How Talk To Your Children - Work & Family
Do you remember to talk to your children? This is not as strange as it sounds. Do you really talk to your youngsters? Do you know how? If you do not hold real conversations with them you may never know what they are thinking. Take time to talk ... [... more]
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Teens and Inappropriate Friends - Work & Family
School will soon start, what will you do if your child chooses inappropriate friends? You know the ones I mean. They are not the ones you would pick for your child. But be fair. You must ask yourself if these new friends really inappropriate or ... [... more]
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Cyber Safety for Kids - Work & Family
Just when you think they are safe on the Internet, something else pops up. Setting parental restrictions on the child's computer is helpful. However, it is important to use tools and filters to help keep improper and objectionable sites from your ... [... more]
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Consignment Shopping - Work & Family
There has been a lot of talk on television about dressing for business in garments purchased from consignment shops. Do you pass a consignment shop every day, but quickly walk past it? It does look interesting, but you are not sure if you want ... [... more]
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Diffusing Your Child's Temper Tantrums - Work & Family
The next time your child throws a temper tantrum, try giving a hug instead of a lecture. Hugs can be surprisingly effective in curtailing a child's a tantrum. I recall a long ago traumatic trip to Chuck E. Cheese's for a day of pizza and family ... [... more]
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Children Need Rules and Structure - Work & Family
Rules play an important part in teaching your kids good behavior. The "Nanny" television show is enormously popular. Perhaps we enjoy watching this program because we relish the fact we are not the only folks to have a problem with our children. [... more]
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Keeping Your Teen Smoke-Free - Work & Family
You suspect that your teen is smoking, or perhaps you know for sure, that your teen is smoking--you don't like it, but what can you really do about it? You can yell, demand that he or she stops smoking, or threaten harsh punishment. The fact is, ... [... more]
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Stop Procrastinating and Get Organized - Work & Family
Do you get annoyed with your children because they put off their chores, homework or whatever else they are supposed to do? You yell, you cajole or you offer rewards to them for doing what they are supposed to do anyway. Well--the problem could ... [... more]
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January Events Calendar (2009) - Work & Family
January is Get Organized Month it is also Cervical Cancer Screening Month. What better way to start organizing your time and your life. Make an appointment with your MD and your eye doctor early in the month. Don't forget to remind vulnerable ... [... more]
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