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07/25/2016
How to Be More Assertive Kids learn behavior from their parents. If you want your kids to be shy, then role model shyness. But if you want them be more assertive, you need to start role modeling that behavior because assertiveness is healthy. Here are a few tips to be more assertive... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Character-Courage-Conscience, Mental Health, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Stop Whining, Start Living
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07/22/2016
3 Things to Think About Before Confronting Someone Confrontations are absolutely necessary. When problems arise, you have to resolve them. Here are three things to consider before confronting someone... More >>

Tags: Behavior, Character-Courage-Conscience, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Marriage, Relationships, Stay-at-Home Mom, Tips
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07/21/2016
The Top Reasons Women Give for Becoming Stay-at-Home Moms Is your spouse, family member, or friend giving you grief for becoming (or wanting to become) a stay-at-home mom? Here are 5 telling points to back up your decision... More >>

Tags: Character-Courage-Conscience, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Dr. Laura Quotes, In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Stay-at-Home Mom
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07/20/2016
Should We Teach 'Marriage 101' in Schools? Do I think marriage should be taught in our public schools? Absolutely not... More >>

Tags: Dating, Education, Marriage, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Relationships
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07/19/2016
The Biggest Mistakes Guys Make with Women All right, guys, listen up. I know you think that women are complicated, and we are. But with certain things, you have to take responsibility. Here are seven of the biggest mistakes guys make with women... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Character-Courage-Conscience, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Dating, Personal Responsibility, Relationships, Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships, Tips
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07/18/2016
How to Handle Your Child's Tantrum When your child starts to throw a full-fledged public tantrum, it can sometimes take every fiber of your being not to break down and cry too. However, what most parents don't realize is that they often contribute to their kids' meltdowns. Here's what you're doing wrong... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Character-Courage-Conscience, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Stay-at-Home Mom, Stop Whining, Start Living, Stupid Things Parents Do to Mess Up Their Kids, Tips
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07/15/2016
How to Respond to Nosy People Are you unsure of the best way to respond to a nosy neighbor, friend, family member, or other busybody in your life? Here's what you do... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Character-Courage-Conscience, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Friendships, In-Laws, Stop Whining, Start Living, Tips
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07/14/2016
10 Tips to Avoid Screwing Up a New Relationship How can you make sure you don't screw up a new relationship before it gets off the ground? Just follow these simple tips... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Character-Courage-Conscience, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Dating, Relationships, Sex, Stop Whining, Start Living, Tips
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07/12/2016
7 Tips to Stay Fit and Healthy If any of those DVDs or diet books worked, there'd only be one. The reality is, there's no miracle to staying healthy and fit - it's the way you live your life. Here's what you need to do... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Stay-at-Home Mom, Stop Whining, Start Living, Tips
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07/08/2016
Should You Keep a Secret from Your Kids? Over the years, a lot of people have called me about whether or not to share a secret with their kids. However, before I answer that, let me distinguish between secrets, privacy, and surprises... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Character-Courage-Conscience, Choose Wisely-Treat Kindly, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, Stay-at-Home Mom, Stupid Things Parents Do to Mess Up Their Kids, Teens
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