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Tweens experimenting with drugs

March 19, 2013

By Jerry Weichman, Ph.D. Tweens love to try new things, including dangerous, addictive drugs. Would you be able to tell if your kids were sampling […]

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Single moms: A blight on America?

January 17, 2013

The misperceptions of single motherhood – Stop the finger-pointing By Holly Pavlika According to The Annie E. Casey Foundation, 19 million children live in single-mother […]

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3 Tips to help your children manage their holiday loot

December 24, 2012

By Shannon Ryan, CFP® Your children will soon be gleefully opening their presents, and many will receive cash and gift certificates as part of their […]

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10 Tips to delivering the perfect holiday toast

November 16, 2012

Holding your champagne glass while standing under the mistletoe may feel a bit daunting when you are called upon to make an impromptu holiday toast. […]

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Going topless: Indoor terrariums

October 24, 2012

By Mar Jennings I’m a firm believer that we should surround ourselves with living things – people, pets and plants. This sMart tip is about […]

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From local grocery stop to table top: Seasonal home décor ideas

October 5, 2012

By Mar Jennings As a lifestyle expert and designer I always find myself thinking outside the box and looking for inspiration and unexpected resources everywhere […]

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Seven tips to keep your relationship from dying

September 25, 2012

By Claudette Chenevert Your stepdaughter just made a comment that’s making your teeth grind. Your partner is ignoring it again, pretending he didn’t hear it. […]

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Be the anti-bully: There’s no such thing as an innocent bystander

August 22, 2012

By Jerry Weichman, Ph.D Bullying is a hot topic for the school year. It’s likely you’ve already sat through a bullying awareness assembly at school, […]

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