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04/04/2013
Eleven Ways to Kick Hurtful Habits Old habits die hard. Be it smoking, gossiping, raising your temper, pointing out others' flaws, avoiding responsibility, or getting defensive, when something becomes familiar and comfortable, pathways get set up in the brain and it becomes a knee-jerk behavior...Here are a few tips on how to change a bad habit and be a better spouse, family member, or friend... More >>

Tags: Dating, Family/Relationships - Family, Friendships, Marriage, Relationships, Relatives
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04/02/2013
Video: Honor Her Memory As a parent, there is no greater pain than losing a child. How can one stop grieving and start living again? More >>

Tags: Adult Child-Parent, Cancer, Character-Courage-Conscience, Character/Courage/Conscience, Family/Relationships - Adult Child/Parent, Grief, Health, Honor, Memories, Mental Health, Parenting
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04/01/2013
Helping Teens with Their Mental Health Therapy doesn't come without resistance, especially when you're dealing with a teenager. It can be very difficult to get a teen on board with therapy because there's usually a lot of defensiveness. More >>

Tags: Bad Childhood - Good Life, Bad Childhood-Good Life, Family/Relationships - Teens, Fear, Health, Mental Health, Parenting, Psychotherapy, Teens
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03/29/2013
Quote of the Week Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life. More >>

Tags: Quote of the Week
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03/28/2013
Listen Up, Ladies! Ten Reasons to Ditch a Guy In general, people say you shouldn't pass judgment on others. Well actually, when it comes to dating, you should. More >>

Tags: Addiction, Attitude, Behavior, Dating, Disrespect, Health, Honesty, Marriage, Negativity, Raising Boys to Men, Real men, Respect, Women's Point of View
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03/26/2013
Video: My Daughter Keeps Returning to Her Addict Husband This grandmother doesn't know what to do when her daughter keeps returning to her addict husband creating a destructive home life for her granddaughter. More >>

Tags: Addiction, Adult Child-Parent, Divorce, Family/Relationships - Adult Child/Parent, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Health, Marriage, Parenting, Protecting children, Relatives, Stress
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03/25/2013
Ten Small Changes to Be a Healthier and Happier Mom Being a mom is tough. I remember when my son was a baby, survival was the only thing on my mind. Even though they're cute and you love them to death, infants and toddlers can tire you out and even put you in a bad mood. More >>

Tags: Eat Less-Move More, Exercise, Health, Motherhood, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Sex, Stress, Yoga
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03/22/2013
Quote of the Week This is our purpose: to make as meaningful as possible this life... More >>

Tags: Quote of the Week
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03/21/2013
How to Cure the Navel-Gazing Epidemic Narcissism is one of the biggest dangers today, especially with kids. Parents are doing everything they can to rescue their kids from their own laziness and failures. More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Cell phone, Health, Internet-Media, Mental Health, Narcissism, Parenting, Personal Responsibility, self-esteem, Self-respect, Social Issues, Television, Twitter
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03/19/2013
Video: My Husband Rewards Our Son's Bad Behavior Your spouse cannot see when your child exhibits bad behavior -- ever! How can you open their eyes? More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Marriage, Motivation, Parenting, Values
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