Monthly Archives: December 2011

College Student or Drunk? What Parents Don’t Know About Campus Life

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Parenting

Each year, tens of thousands of testosterone and estrogen fueled students break free from the clutch of their parents to experience the freedom that college life offers. But more than just giving your children the opportunity to experience a higher … Continue reading →

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Sleep-conducive decorations for a nursery

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Parenting

Creating a comfortable environment for your infant’s nursery is vital to helping encourage them to sleep well. There are many different ways you can create a great sleeping environment. Utilizing sleep-conducive decorations into your nursery will create a sleep friendly … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Right Footwear for Those Important First Steps

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Parenting

When a baby suddenly becomes able to crawl, it is not long before they are able to stand. Once your child can stand, parents often start to think about protecting those tiny, developing feet with that all important first pair … Continue reading →

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Plagiarism is a crime

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Parenting

Sometimes juggling schoolwork is hard, I used to spend hours on trying to finish my algebra and would not get to bed until 2AM. I struggled in math, but excelled in the other main curriculum. I know a lot of … Continue reading →

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5 parenting tips for a happy Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Parenting

It’s that magical time of the year, when families and friends come together and enjoy the festivities. With so much advice available, choosing any or all of these 5 parenting tips for a happy Christmas will help. 1) Holiday Storytime … Continue reading →

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Homemade Holiday Gifts: Doing More With Less This Holiday Season

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Parenting

It’s the holiday season, which means that it’s time to start thinking of gifts to buy for friends and family and co-workers and everyone you could possibly ever think of. Ok – it’s not that bad, but just to throw … Continue reading →

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How to Negotiate Discounts

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Parenting

Using cash for the bulk of your purchases can save you money in many ways.  Using cash over credit may allow you to negotiate discounts on certain purchases, as well as help you budget your money.  Using cash can be … Continue reading →

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Make Sure Your Window Blinds are Safe

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Parenting

When it comes to window treatments safety is probably not your first concern, but it is worth thinking about epically with children in the home. Your blinds are hardly the greatest threat, but according to Parents for Window Blind Safety … Continue reading →

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Get off the computer, it’s 2AM

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Parenting

Parents live in a bubble, especially when it comes to the internet. I always have to remind my parents that there are more than just Americans on the internet and that because we have webcams and microphones pre-installed into machines … Continue reading →

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Am I crazy? I don’t understand why I feel this way about ___.

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Parenting

“Most teenagers are under a lot of stress, it’s either people they’re struggling with making friends, or they’re having a hard time understanding school work. They start to think that it’s them that is the issue, but in reality, they … Continue reading →

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