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05/05/2014
Am I Losing My Edge? The Second Fear of Aging ...Inevitably, our bodies change with time. The revelation that you can no longer rely on your body the way you used to comes with its own set of surprises... More >>

Tags: AttitudeEat Less-Move MoreHealthSocial IssuesTips
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05/01/2014
Where Are the Role Models? With the media creating stars like Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus, kids' role models have considerably changed since I was young... More >>

Tags: BehaviorCharacter-Courage-ConscienceMotherhood-FatherhoodParentingPersonal ResponsibilitySocial IssuesStay-at-Home MomValues
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04/30/2014
You Can Find Love - Even With Herpes I really felt for the caller who contracted herpes, and thought she could not find love again. I struggled with the same thing. I re-entered the dating scene after many years, and wondered what to say to a new man... More >>

Tags: Choose Wisely-Treat KindlyDatingMarriageResponse to a CallSexSocial Issues
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04/29/2014
My Kids are Not Going to Feel Like They're Second I am so grateful for your words of wisdom. You have made me realize that there is, indeed, substance in, and pride to be carried with, being a stay-at-home-mother... More >>

Tags: AttitudeParentingPoliticsRelationshipsSocial IssuesStay-at-Home Mom
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04/22/2014
Is This Your First Marriage? This is not the first time I have gotten this kind of question. I have also gotten it in the form of "Are you still with your son's biological father?" WHY are these questions even thought to be acceptable?!? More >>

Tags: BudgetFinancesMarriageSocial IssuesValues
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04/21/2014
Will 'Crowdfunding' Change the Capital Raising Process Forever?  (Part 2 of 2) ...In last week's column, I talked about the strengths and weaknesses of the SEC's proposed crowdfunding regulations, in an attempt to figure out if 'equity crowdfunding' (raising capital for your startup or small business using crowdfunding techniques) will revolutionize the capital raising process in the United States... More >>

Tags: FinancesJobSocial IssuesStay-at-Home MomWork from Home
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04/18/2014
No Rules for Electronics - Instead Priorities Since our daughter spends hardly any time in front of the TV or with electronic devices, I thought I'd share what works for us. Interestingly, as I tried to identify our rules, I realized we don't have any. More >>

Tags: Internet-MediaParentingSocial IssuesStay-at-Home MomValues
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04/18/2014
Raising a Gentleman I raised my boy to be a gentleman. He is 23 years old and has been holding the door open for females and the elderly as long as I can remember. The other day we made a quick stop at a convenience store... More >>

Tags: BehaviorRaising Boys to MenRelationshipsSocial IssuesValues
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04/17/2014
Screen Time Rules at Our House We live in a high tech household. Our kids at the ages of 4 & 6 were given our iPads when we upgraded to newer versions. We are far from being a typical tech family though... More >>

Tags: Internet-MediaParentingResponse to a CommentSocial IssuesStay-at-Home MomValues
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04/17/2014
Things Other Than Screens Our granddaughter is almost 8 years old and lives with us as her dad is in the military and her mother gave up parental rights. Our rule for screen time of any kind is a maximum of 2 hours in a day... More >>

Tags: Internet-MediaParentingResponse to a CommentSocial IssuesStay-at-Home MomValues
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