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Inner beauty vs Makeup: Q&A with life coach Rossmery Gomez

Transformation speaker and life coach, Rossmery Gomez explains that “wearing makeup is a tangible result of your inner beauty and it is...
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Gay & lesbian couples sharing first holiday season with family.

You recently came out to your family and you would like your new partner to be part of the celebration, but you’re not sure how the family...
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Teens need love too: How to show affection to teens without them calling you grimy

So, did you know when you signed onto being a parent, you’d also learn to become a tightrope walker? That sure is what it feels like...
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I hate you! and other fun things your teen might say.

Our teens say a lot of thing; things that can pierce us like a sword. As parents, however we have to remember that we’ve heard it all before,...
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Happy New Year: a plan for 2010

Tomorrow begins the New Year – Happy New Year to all my readers everywhere. As parents we think about the future all the time; especially the...
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Home alone

She comes home from school, and immediately disappears into her bedroom, and you don’t see her till dinner time. You know she’s not on...
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The ultimate in sibling rivalry

frustrated studies photo by lusi / stockexchng.com He’s sitting at the kitchen table trying to do homework, nearly in tears with frustration ...
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Are you a helicopter parent?

Are you a “helicopter mom” or dad? That’s what your kid’s teachers call you if you hover over your children too much. I can...
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I didn't do it: A review of personal responsibility

“I didn’t do it”. As parents we have all gotten used to hearing these four words from our children, from a very early age. I...
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Teen dating: How much do you know about it?

Well, the back to school dance has happened. The girls had a blast. My tween was asked to the dance (a date), while the eldest ask someone out on a...
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