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Valerie Charles loves the fascinating journey of raising three amazing children. A writer and photographer, Valerie is also co-founder of Studio22, and is working on a PhD in Organizational Psychology. E-mail her.

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Putting a pet down: The vet makes a difference

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Saying good-bye to a pet is one of the most difficult experiences a family can go through together. Last February we put our dog down and it was...
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Twilight: Is it appropriate for your child?

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It was only a matter of time before Twilight sparked controversy - some parents believe it gives girls the wrong message about relationships. Having...
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Juvenile diabetes: A new lifestyle

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It was one week ago today that my 12-year-old daughter’s life changed forever – she was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes, also known as...
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Snopes.com

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With today’s high tech world bombarding us with constant and ever changing information it’s often difficult to separate fact from fiction....
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'In the Motherhood' Episode 1

Last night was the premier of ABC’s In the Motherhood…did you watch it? Because the responsibilities of a mom aren't 9 to 5, I was at my...
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Photography Friday: Time

Ever since my mom gave me a Charlie the Tuna watch when I was in third grade I’ve had a clock fetish. I absolutely love time pieces of all...
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Open casting call Sunday

It’s hot off the press, okay, hot off my email…the open casting call for the untitled feature film starring Harrison Ford, Brendan...
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Beach Cleanup on Saturday

SOLV’s Spring Beach Cleanup is Saturday, March 28, from 10am to 1pm. Last spring nearly 3,700 volunteers picked up approximately 111,000 pounds...
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Tough economy, risque jobs

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We keep reading about the tough economic times and how the economy will get worse before it gets better. A February, 2009, article on the Center for...
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Rihanna's story inspires a controversial public service announcement

Since the February 7 assault on 21-year-old singer Rihanna by her boyfriend, 19-year-old singer Chris Brown, there is a lot of talk about dating abuse...
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