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Seven Parent-Approved Games Your Teens Should Be Playing

The first question most parents ask when it comes to teens and video games is whether the game is appropriate. Video games are often stereotyped as violent, but more and more of them are challenging that old association. Many games feature complex, nuanced storytelling. They educate players about important topics like free will, gender politics and self-expression, and teach skills like improved visual processing, problem solving and fortitude. A growing amount of research shows that …

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Children With Autism: Turning Obsessions Into Growth Opportunities

My sons latest obsession is a strong desire to meet new dogs. We have a dog. We had two dogs until last May when we had to put down our 15 1/2 year old. How did that go? We made sure to include our son when we were putting our dog to sleep. He had known that dog his whole life and we wanted him to not only be able to say goodbye …

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Choosing the Right Birth Facility

As an expectant mother, you probably daydream about the moment you will actually meet your baby for the first time. What he or she will look like? How will it feel to hold that tiny miracle in your arms for the first time?

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March Astrology Reading

March winds have arrived with a fury of tornados devastatingparts of the Midwest and the south, all of which occurredunder the squaring of Venus and Saturn and the moon, a very sad combination indeed.

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Best Beauty Products of the Decade

As a ModernMom, it’s practically in the job description to look fresh and gorgeous on a daily basis. In order to achieve a look that screams your name, it’s important to use beauty products you can rely on for their quality and results–items that consistently make you feel like your most beautiful you.