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09/04/2012
Chivalry Isn't Dead Everywhere My daughter brought up chivalry recently. She said chivalry is not dead within our church (Mormon)... She has been on dates with church members and non-members... More >>

Tags: Behavior, Chivalry, Manners, Religion, SAHM stay-at-home mom, Values
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08/24/2012
Another Day Care Nightmare A former coworker of mine has her 3-year-old in day care 5 days a week. Over a weekend, her son had a seizure; resulting in an ambulance ride and 2 days in the hospital... More >>

Tags: Day Care, Day care dangers, Day care horrors, Health, Parenting, Values
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08/24/2012
Autism and My Little Boys I am my son's voice - for now. He is 5 and has autism. He works so hard every day in therapies in school and at play. He works 30 hours a week learning our way and he is getting better and better at speaking and social interacting. More >>

Tags: Social Issues, Values
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08/23/2012
A 'School's' Automated Answering Message This is a faked automated answering service message was. It's supposed to be at a school -- in this case: Australia. Although it is not real, in many ways, it is a humorous listen. More >>

Tags: Education, Humor
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08/23/2012
Should I Tell My Ex the Dog Died... I want to thank you again for taking the time to speak with me today about my Ridgeback that passed a few months ago and whether or not I should tell my ex-husband of his death. More >>

Tags: Divorce, Grief, Health, Mental Health, Response To A Call
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08/22/2012
What I Wish I'd Known Years Ago... Years ago I wish I had known that acquiring an education would assist in 'being someone'. Finding my passion, my purpose before getting married would have been a smart move. I married to become me and it didn't work. More >>

Tags: Education, Marriage, Personal Responsibility, Values
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08/22/2012
Where has Optimism Gone? Optimism is important to have; especially in these days. However, the young teens, and young adults don't seem to have a lot of optimism or good mental health to cheer themselves up or to cheer themselves on. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - Parent/Child, Parenting
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08/21/2012
A Tribute to Dad I just wanted to share a post I made recently on Facebook...It was a tough day at work, one of those where I would have picked up the phone to call my dad. I miss his advice and friendship. More >>

Tags: Adult Child-Parent, Family/Relationships - Adult Child/Parent, Family/Relationships - Family, Father, Importance of Fathers, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Relationships, Relatives
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08/21/2012
I Finally Cracked the Book I bought your book 'Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives' more than ten years ago. I intended to read it, but there it sat on my bookshelf, unopened. More >>

Tags: Dating, Relationships, Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives, Women's Point of View
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08/20/2012
How a Doll Changed My Attitude Old people scared me as a child, even if they were relatives; I only tolerated them because they let me play with the stuffed animals they kept around the house for us great-grandkids. More >>

Tags: Attitude, Family/Relationships - Children, Family/Relationships - Family, Parenting, Perspective, Relationships, Relatives
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