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Witnessing domestic violence: The effect on children

By Sarah W. Caron on Oct 1, 2012

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It's a sobering thought: When a mother is domestically abused, she isn't the only one who carries the haunting scars — so do the...
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Practicing Gratitude: Cousins, breast cancer and mammograms

By Nichole Beaudry on Oct 1, 2012

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For years, mammograms rarely crossed my mind, and when they did, I quickly dismissed them as something that only older women needed....
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Lemonade stands and YouTube: Fun ways to encourage young entrepreneurs

By Elaina Verhoff on Oct 1, 2012
Whether you're a business owner or wish you were, you've gotta admit -- there are obvious advantages to following your passion and...
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How to start an education fund for your kids

By Elaina Verhoff on Oct 1, 2012
Have you been meaning to start a college savings plan for your kids? It's easy to get overwhelmed by the choices and put it off for...
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Piggy bank or bank account: Tips for helping your child save

By Kori Ellis on Oct 1, 2012

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Teaching your children about saving money while they are young is a valuable lesson that can help lay the foundation for a solid...
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Top 10 fun piggy banks for kids

By Elaina Verhoff on Oct 1, 2012

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What better way to teach your kids about money management than by giving them a piggy bank? Here are 10 fun piggy banks your kids...
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Kids' allowances: What's a reasonable amount and at what age?

By Kori Ellis on Oct 1, 2012
According to a national survey recently by the American Institute of CPAs, the average allowance for kids in the country totals...
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Talking to your kids about family finances

By Kori Ellis on Oct 1, 2012
Though your children don't need to be privy to every detail about your family finances, they need to have a general overview as you...
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Chasing the Dream: Dreaming of a TV pilot

By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 26, 2012

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Jessica Bern is many things: A single mom, a blogger and now... a TV development fundraiser? She's working on her dream, raising...
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Parenting a daredevil

By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 25, 2012

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Some kids seem to come out of the womb absolutely fearless. They’re the ones climbing tall structures when they can barely walk and...
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Practicing Gratitude: Miscarriage and heartbreak

By Nichole Beaudry on Sep 24, 2012

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When you’re suffering from a miscarriage, it can feel as though you’re the only person who has ever felt such tremendous heartache....
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Olympic medalist Jennie Finch talks babies, running and being a successful woman

By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 24, 2012
Jennie Finch is an Olympic softball star who led two Olympic teams to medals. She's also a runner, businesswoman and expecting mom...
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Mom story: I got sober for my family

By Julie Weingarden Dubin on Sep 20, 2012

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Kate Thorp-Hickner, 42, of Royal Oak, Michigan, chooses to be sober and cherishes each moment she spends with her husband, tween...
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Helping your child understand a suicide

By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 19, 2012
There are about 36,000 suicides in the United States each year. Each one leaves behind suicide survivors — the loved ones who must...
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Chasing the Dream: Making a dream trip happen

By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 19, 2012

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Do you dream of touring Europe? Or maybe an amazing African voyage? Here’s how real families made dream travel plans a reality.
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Parenting Guru: Do your kids get good sleep?

By Julie Weingarden Dubin on Sep 18, 2012

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Sleep doesn’t always come easy. Homework, activities, technology and socializing cut into the night, and even if kids get to bed...
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Practicing Gratitude: Strength in numbers

By Nichole Beaudry on Sep 17, 2012

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Sometimes the difference between forever carrying around your dreams and actually making them come true is as simple as putting your...
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My child hates wearing underwear — help!

By Katie Kavulla on Sep 13, 2012

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It's like a secret mom club — MOKWHU — Moms of Kids Who Hate Underwear. OK, maybe that's a bit of a stretch, but moms who have...
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Chasing the Dream: How getting an assistant helped me

By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 12, 2012

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Getting an assistant is a big business expense. But with deadlines and a need to be active in my kids' lives, having one can be a...
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Parenting Guru: Are your kids a healthy weight?

By Julie Weingarden Dubin on Sep 11, 2012

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It’s simple when you think about it. We gain weight when we take in more calories than we burn. “It’s what we call a positive energy...

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