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Dental Care Tips For College-Aged Students

College life is an exciting and transformative period filled with new experiences, academic challenges, and social activities. Amidst the hustle and bustle, it’s easy for students to overlook their dental health. However, maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial during these formative years, as it can have long-lasting impacts on overall health. Here’s a comprehensive guide…

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I Don’t Want to be Mothered, I Need a Coach

How to Identify When Teens Want Coaching, Not Parental Advice I am a mother of two incredible children, a daughter and a son. I nurtured them, loved them deeply, and did everything I could to protect them from danger. But being a parent means more than just mothering. I learned this while attending grad school…

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A Matter of Life: Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Motherhood can be a dream. Nothing compares to welcoming your own children into the world, to watching them take their first steps, to hearing their first words, to seeing them make friends, go to school, graduate, begin their careers, start families of their own... Motherhood can also be a nightmare. Nothing is more agonizing than…

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Alcohol Addiction During Pregnancy

If you are addicted to alcohol and are pregnant, you must take serious measures to stop drinking. When you drink, so does your baby. No amount of alcohol is safe for your baby and can lead to serious complications. If you have been trying to stop drinking, your pregnancy can serve as the extra motivation you need.

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Can I Use Baking Powder to Thicken Sauce?

When you think of thickening agents, baking powder probably won't be the first ingredient that comes to mind. Typically, cooks and bakers will mix in cornstarch or flour to thicken up a sauce. Baking powder is usually used to puff up baked goods like cakes and soda breads. Baking powder is also a common cleaning…