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Back To School Considerations That Are Often Overlooked

The verdict of my self-diagnosis: “Leaky eye syndrome.” You know, when water just seems to leak out of your eyes for no apparent reason, or so you tell yourself. I know my unofficial diagnosis is due to my eldest granddaughter getting ready for kindergarten. This grandma doesn’t want to see the loves of her life grow…

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Gift Ideas for Kids in the Hospital

Staying in a hospital can be scary, even for an adult. When you know a child who is in the hospital, visit as often as you can and bring gifts to brighten the child’s day. Choose gifts he can use while he’s in the hospital to help make the time go by a bit faster.

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When Dad’s Ambition Hurts Families

Ambitious men have always known this truth: a supportive wife advances your career. Turns out, unsurprisingly, that the converse holds true for women: marrying someone who is unsupportive harms your career over time. In honor of the 50th anniversary of admitting women, Harvard Business School conducted an extensive survey of gender disparities in career expectations…

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5 Dream Destinations for Your Second Honeymoon

Ill be completely honestmy honeymoon, nearly 20 years ago, wasnt all that great. I was sick in bed with the flu the whole first week on Kauai. The second week, my husband and I decided to try our hand at windsurfing on Maui. While I was feeling better, it was grueling. We ended each day bandaging our blistered hands (a side effect of gripping the boom when youre a beginner windsurfer …