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06/03/2013
Teen Suicide I called you last week as one of my 14-year-old daughter's close friends had told my daughter she was having suicidal thoughts. You told me to drive straight over to the friend's house... More >>

Tags: BehaviorEducationFriendsFriendshipsInternet-MediaMental HealthPersonal ResponsibilityPersonal ResponsiblityResponse To A CallSchoolSocial MediaStay-at-Home MomStudentsSuicideValues
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05/21/2013
Weeding Out a Bad Friend I recently made the painful decision to end a friendship of 25 years. My former friend has made some very destructive decisions in her life (including 'shacking up,' bringing men in and out of her children's lives, and most recently bringing drugs into her home) and I realize no amount of love or support on my part is going to make her change her behavior. More >>

Tags: Bad BehaviorBehaviorFriendshipsParentingShacking UpShacking-UpValues
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05/21/2013
Video: Weeding Out a Bad Friend Is there a destructive person in your group of friends who no one is willing to call out? More >>

Tags: Bad BehaviorBehaviorFriendshipsParentingShacking UpShacking-UpValues
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05/20/2013
My Proud Mama Moment Recently a family friend who has made some really bad choices in her life found herself abandoned by one of her worst ever choices: her married boyfriend and father of her two kids. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - ChildrenFriendsFriendshipsParentingPersonal ResponsibilityPersonal ResponsiblityRelationships
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05/20/2013
Ten Ways to Take Better Care of You Many of our lives are centered on taking care of everyone else's needs, and because of this, we end up forgetting to have fun and enjoy life. Here are 10 simple ways to take better care of yourself... More >>

Tags: Eat Less-Move MoreExerciseFriendsFriendshipsHealthObligationsPersonal ResponsibilityResponsibilityStress
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05/17/2013
A Teacher Who Made a Difference Mrs. Schneider, gave a scared 3rd grader at a new school (me) a tiny bit of confidence and a new best friend. More >>

Tags: EducationFriendshipFriendshipsPersonal ResponsibilityPersonal ResponsiblityRelationshipsSchoolStay-at-Home MomStudentsTeacher
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05/07/2013
Why Is the First Response, 'No'? Why is it that when a husband or wife comes up with a good idea for something, the automatic answer is often, 'No'? More >>

Tags: AttitudeFeminismFriendshipsMarriageNegativitySocial IssuesThe Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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05/07/2013
Video: Why Is the First Response, 'No'? Why is it that when you suggest something to your spouse you get shot down, but when someone else comes up with the exact same idea, your spouse thinks it's the greatest thing since sliced bread? More >>

Tags: AttitudeFeminismFriendshipsMarriageNegativitySocial IssuesThe Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands
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04/23/2013
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone I am a 39-year-old, healthy, attractive, intelligent and kind woman, who has never been married. I do not have a fulfilling job or life! More >>

Tags: CareerDatingFriendshipsJobMental HealthPerfectionismPersonal ResponsibilityRelationships
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04/23/2013
Video: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Most people search for that great love. Some people search for that fulfilling career. But what if you've searched and searched, and cannot attract the things you want? More >>

Tags: CareerDatingFriendshipsJobMental HealthPerfectionismPersonal ResponsibilityRelationships
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