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How To Make Your Kids Successful Human Beings

As parents of young children, in order to survive, we get used to being in charge. We’re on duty 24/7. No matter how how long it’s been since we’ve had sleep, sex, food, or a shower. We put our kids first. In many cases, overparenting starts to feel natural. By the time our kids are…

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The Shooting of an Autistic Man’s Aide

The Shooting of the Autistic Man’s Aide I’d like to comment on an incident that took place this week. Here’s what happened: A severely autistic man got out from a facility in Florida. He was out on his own. He brought with him a preferred toy, a toy truck. Someone in the home noticed that…

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Safe Haven: An Interview with Nicholas Sparks

If you’ve read a few Nicholas Sparks’ novels, you may have wondered whether the author has some type of magical formula for creating such compelling stories of romance. (One part of the equation: Good people who fall in love despite their differences, usually in North Carolina.)

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Boys Halloween Costume Ideas

Help your son choose his Halloween costume before setting out to make or purchase one. Narrow down the choices if he’s indecisive. The costume doesn’t necessarily have to reflect his personality, since one perk of Halloween is pretending to be anyone or anything you’d like to be for a day. His comfort and safety should outweigh everything else.