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12/11/2012
The Awesome Power of One Wife's Love This fictional funny story is going around on the Internet and it is unfortunately true for too many husbands... More >>

Tags: Death of a SpouseHumorInternet-MediaInternet/MediaMarriage
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12/03/2012
Why Are We So Mean Online? People use the Internet as a place where they can spew their vitriol, show their muscle, and have momentary feelings of power and superiority. But why are people so nasty online in particular? More >>

Tags: AttitudeHealthInternet-MediaInternet/MediaPurposeTechnologyValues
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11/28/2012
The Importance of Getting Your Kids Outdoors The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be physically active for at least 60 minutes per day, although they stress that the activity doesn't have to be consecutive. Is that not the stupidest thing you've ever heard? More >>

Tags: Eat Less-Move MoreExerciseFriendshipsHealthInternet-MediaInternet/MediaParenting
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11/26/2012
What to Do When You Learn Your Child Has Cyberbullied When you first find out that your child has been involved in a cyberbullying incident as the perpetrator, your first responsibility as a parent is helping your child learn from their mistake. You will be successful at doing just that by holding your child accountable for their actions and making sure they understand the consequences of those actions... More >>

Tags: FamilyInternet-MediaInternet/MediaKidsParentingRaising kidsRelationshipsRelativesSocial MediaTechnology
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11/02/2012
Don't Blame TV, Blame the Parents My dad had gotten tickets to a football game and we decided to go for some father-daughter bonding time. After the game, we walked to the metro station to head home. It was crowded and our team had won a qualifying match. More >>

Tags: BehaviorInternet-MediaInternet/MediaMannersParentingTelevisionValues
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10/15/2012
Can You Not Live Without Your Cell Phone? I recently went to go see a movie (something I very rarely do), and I didn't bring my cell phone in with me. I then went to lunch, and again, left my phone in the car. For some reason, this freaked people out. More >>

Tags: Cell phoneFriendshipsHealthInternet-MediaInternet/MediaiPhonePersonal ResponsibilityPersonal ResponsiblityRelationshipsTechnology
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09/28/2012
Spying on a Cheater Cheating spouses typically get caught in a couple of ways: accidental discovery or monitoring/surveillance. So what should you do if you think your spouse or significant other is cheating? More >>

Tags: AdulteryAffairsDatingHolidaysInternet-MediaInternet/MediaMarriageMorals/Ethics/ValuesParentingSocial IssuesThe Proper Care and Feeding of HusbandsValentine's Day
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08/10/2012
Getting Infected on the Internet ...[O]ur shared computer became infected with all sorts of porn links to the point where even my printer was printing porn from our word processor. More >>

Tags: Internet-MediaInternet/Media
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08/01/2012
Obsessed About Their Kids You've all heard stories about kids getting homesick when they go away to summer camp. Well, these days that's sort of flipped. Instead, parents are getting 'kidsick'... More >>

Tags: Internet-MediaInternet/MediaParentingRaising Kids
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05/21/2012
Could the Tide Be Turning? My admiration for you reached new heights after I was attacked on a conservative website for saying children are better off when their mothers stay home. I know whereof I speak; my mother worked, and I found it difficult to deal with her absence. More >>

Tags: Internet-MediaInternet/MediaSAHM stay-at-home momSocial IssuesStay-at-Home MomTraditional values
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