November 11, 2015 Skin and Body
Sunburn and Sunscreen Kimberly was eight years old and in a summer day camp. The schedule stated that the children would go to the indoor pool, so she took along her swim suit and towel. But the children went to…
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Winter is hard on your skin. Not only do you have to deal with cold winds that can dry and chap exposed skin, but you also have to consider the dry indoor air. Heat from the furnace makes the temperature…
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Finding activities to enjoy this fall as a family need not be an expensive proposition. With budgets tight this year, plan to spend time, not money, together. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Family day of the…
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Only ET likes green fingers. If a ring turns your finger green or black, this is caused by a reaction between the chemicals in your skin or sweat and the metals in the jewelry. This happens most often with rings,…
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Dating on the Internet is not actually dating. One purpose of dating is to get to know the other person. This is not possible over the Internet. You see only one side of that person, what he or she wants…
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December 25, 2014 Skin and Body
From head to toe, you can treat yourself to spa quality treatments for a fraction of the cost of purchasing them readymade, let alone going to a spa. Better yet, why not prepare a few treatments ahead of time and…
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Elder Care For a number of years, my father in law lived with each of his sons’ families for three months at a time. This was a difficult adjustment for him; he wanted to be in his own home, but…
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September 27, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
It happens gradually over the many years of parenting. Your children have inadvertently taken over the central position in your lives. You no longer see yourselves as lovers, but as Mom and Dad. You have forgotten to pursue the interests…
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Confused about whether to date a co-worker? You’re not alone. According to Dan Harris of ABC News, about 25% of companies have developed policies on dating in the workplace, but other corporations are often simply confused and contradictory. Without official…
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September 1, 2014 Skin and Body
Facelift without surgery Have you noticed a friend who seems to look younger, more rested and vibrant in some indefinable way? Nothing dramatic has changed, but the skin seems a bit more firm and fresh. You wonder if she has…
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You work at work, you work at home. You clean, do laundry, prepare meals, and tidy the house because your mother in law is coming for a visit. You take your children to their various activities, cheer for the soccer…
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You work hard on your job. You come home and work some more, doing the laundry, preparing meals, caring for your children, keeping the house presentable and at least clean enough to be healthy. Then you have another important thing…
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April 26, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Baby things tend to take over the house. A play area complete with “activity center” dominates the floor in the living room. A baby swing and a toy box reside in the family room. Baby Einstein tapes are played on…
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Loneliness comes to adults for many reasons. You may have lost a dear friend or a spouse to death. You might be going through the stress of a divorce or separation. You children may be newly out of the house…
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October 7, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
After years of frantic activity, the house is quiet. You have been spending a great deal of time worrying about and caring for the kids, often at the expense of romance. You’ve disagreed over the chores or how to teach…
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October 1, 2013 Crisis Support
Coping with the mental illness of a family member requires persistence, self care, and competent medical care. Unfortunately, finding competent medical care for a family member with mental illness is not easy or straightforward. The family will need a great…
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The neighbor had just left with her six month old daughter. I turned to three year old Michelle and asked, “Did you have like seeing Shelby?” “Yes,” answered my daughter. “She goes home.” Since we were soon to have a…
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