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7 Surprisingly Dangerous Social Media Sites For Teens

It is comforting to believe we have taught our children to avoid common pitfalls in life that might expose them to danger, like texting while driving or getting into a stranger’s van. Parents often enforce curfews and stress the importance of abstaining from risky behaviors to keep children safe, but we often overlook some common…

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70s Childhoods Vs Now – What’s Been Lost

I grew up in the 70s. This meant I was lucky to experience childhood long before helicopter parents, abstinence pledges, SAT prep courses and sexting obliterated the myriad reckless joys of American adolescence. Most parents had more than two kids, plus jobs, problems and pressures of their own. Kids’ technology risks consisted primarily of overdosing…

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10 Simple Tips for Raising Smarter Kids

Im passionate about a lot of things, as most mothers are, particularly when it comes to our childrens well-being. There are 1001 things that matter and it can be overwhelming trying to keep up with the latest best advice on what your child really needs for health, happiness and success. But although the situations vary for each family, one aspect is the same for us all: Good nutrition matters for each and every child.

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3 Financial Steps to Take Before Year-End

A new year is quickly approaching and that means a fresh start. Among the most common new year resolutions, money goals often take the lead. In fact, the 2020 New Year Financial Resolutions Study by Fidelity Investments found that 67% of respondents made a financial resolution including saving more, paying down debt and spending less.…