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05/14/2013
Should I Tell My Kid Before Someone Else Does? 23 years ago I was raped, and got pregnant as a result of that rape. Abortion was absolutely not an option for me. I did consider adoption... More >>

Tags: AbortionAbuseDivorceFearMental HealthParentingRapeValues
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05/14/2013
Video: Should I Tell My Kid Before Someone Else Does? Parents may have secrets other people know about, but that have not been told to their children. When is it appropriate to tell your child something before someone else 'lets the cat out of the bag'? More >>

Tags: AbortionAbuseDivorceFearMental HealthParentingRapeValues
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05/09/2013
Kids Lose When Parents Play Favorites Favoritism exists throughout the animal kingdom. Most species nurture the strongest of their offspring, which have the most promise of propagating their genetics into the future... So when it comes to humans, it makes sense biologically that parents play favorites amongst their children. More >>

Tags: ChildrenDepressionFamily/Relationships - ChildrenHealthMental HealthParentingRelativesSiblings
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05/07/2013
Motherhood: It's the Best of Times; It's the Worst of Times I am blessed to be the at-home, homeschooling mom to three daughters - number four is due in just over three weeks! Hands-down the best part of mothering is the time I get to spend with them. More >>

Tags: FearsHealthHomeschoolHomeschoolingMental HealthMother's DayMotherhood-FatherhoodMotheringPregnant
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05/06/2013
'Iron Man 3' Isn't So Steely After All Although 'Iron Man 3' is a huge blockbuster right now, you may want to skip it... More >>

Tags: 2013 MoviesCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceFamilyMental HealthMilitaryMovie ReviewNarcissismParentingPG-13 RatingRelativesRole modelStay-at-Home MomValues
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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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04/15/2013
'42' Is a Great American Story Jackie Robinson proved that true talent has no color and showed what it really means to be a hero. Here's a review of the new biopic celebrating his career... More >>

Tags: 2013 MoviesBullyingCharacter-Courage-ConscienceCharacter/Courage/ConscienceCourageFamilyFatherhoodFearMental HealthMotherhood-FatherhoodMovie ReviewParentingPG-13 RatingRacismRelativesSocial IssuesStay-at-Home Mom
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04/08/2013
Testing the Waters Tweens love to try new things, including dangerous, addictive drugs. Would you be able to tell if your kids were sampling drugs - and how would you respond if they were? More >>

Tags: AddictionAlcoholAnxietyAttitudeDepressionFamily/Relationships - TeensHealthMarijuanaMental HealthSelf-esteemStressTeens
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04/03/2013
Allowing Grandkids Access to Abusive or Mentally Ill Grandparents It is very sad when adults still crave a 'nice' parent and have such difficulty coming to grips with the fact that their parents' are awful human beings... But it does raise my eyebrows when they seem to desire a relationship for their children with that parent, so their kids can have 'grandparents'. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-ParentFamily/Relationships - Adult Child/ParentGrandchildrenGrandparentsMental HealthMental illnessParentingRelationshipsRelatives
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