How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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Why Office Romances are a Bad Idea Workplace Romance Grounds for Dismissal Work Employees
Office romances may be a bad idea, but it is easy to understand how they can happen. While most people spend more waking hours at the office than they do at home, co-workers get to know each other pretty well….
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How to Make Easy Party Conversation Make Conversation at Networking Events
September 6, 2013 Communication
What do you do when you’re invited to a party and the only person you’ll know is the person who invited you? And the thought of trying to make conversation with complete strangers leaves you cold and not looking forward…
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Being calm and polite are keys to arguing effectively
September 6, 2013 Communication
Conflict is everywhere. The better one can deal with conflict and argue effectively, the better one is able to deal with people in general. The skills needed for effective arguments are the same skills that can be applied to many…
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Good communication: Knowing when to keep quiet
September 6, 2013 Communication
One of the single most important things a person can ever do is develop good communication skills. Communication is one of the cornerstones of business, friendships and relationships. Learning how, what and when to say something can save you a…
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How to Write a Letter
September 6, 2013 Communication
How to Write a Personal Letter “I would have written, but I didn’t know what to write!” Have you ever thought this or offered it as an excuse for not maintaining contact with a friend? Although email has increased the…
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Best Ways to Diffuse an Argument
September 6, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Being able to diffuse an argument is an important life skill. It can save friendships, land clients, and keep you out of all manner of trouble. Skilled negotiators can become renowned for their ability to calm people and prevent trouble from…
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Why shouldn’t Gay Couples have the same Rights as everyone else
There are many reasons the right wing argues against gay couples and their right to marry in a free nation. There are well formatted arguments available to refute all of the accusations for why gay couples shouldn’t have the same…
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Reasons why small talk is beneficial
September 6, 2013 Communication
Small talk. Polite banter over the weather, latest news events or television programs. Most people have engaged in small talk at some point in their lives. Whether riding the bus, train or in standing in line at the supermarket, small talk…
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Understanding Magical Communication
September 6, 2013 Communication
Magical Communication There are so many axioms that are important to communication that it is difficult to put a cap on just a few. From metacommunication to communication rituals and a myriad of possibilities in between one can see just…
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Why Family Time shouldn’t be Imposed on Growing Teens
Why family time shouldn’t be imposed on growing teens is the same as asking why should any kind of time be imposed on anyone. Wanting family members to spend quality time together is a natural instinct. However, it is not…
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Techniques for effective communication to occur
September 6, 2013 Communication
Communication is an ongoing process where individuals share information that results in an interaction. There are many ways in which communication can take place. Communication can be in the form of a written message that can be handwritten, typed, electronically…
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How to Teach Kids about the Importance of Family
Family is one of the most important aspects of many people’s lives. The legacy of the family tree is what defines some individual’s existence and it can be a source of great pride. For some cultures, continuing on the family…
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Father Love
What makes a hero? They should be a person with characteristics that exude the normal person. I’m sure that if you or I were to make a list, each would have similar names and recognizable people on them. There is…
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Fun Ideas to Bring your Family Closer together
Parents are always searching for ideas of things to do with their children to keep them busy. Often the hardest part is finding something to do that the whole family will enjoy together. Most families today do not see each…
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Family Board Games
If you have kids then you know that it’s always a treat for the whole family to go out to a movie, sporting event or show. However, you also understand that these types of activities can be very expensive; therefore…
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Tips for Planning the Perfect Family Reunion
A family reunion can be a great way to strengthen the bonds between family members. A lot goes into planning such an event, however, and the more meticulous you are, the better it will turn out. You may use the…
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Keeping Families Strong
In today’s world, keeping a family together can be difficult. Children have activities after school. They want to spend time with their friends. Even when the family is together, it may still be difficult to have any communication as everyone…
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How to Plan a Family Reunion
As the years go by, we sometimes lose touch with family members. If you come from a large family, full of aunts, uncles and cousins you know how difficult it is to stay connected. Family reunions give us the chance…
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The Importance of Family how to Teach Kids about the Importance of Family Kids and Family
Another family gathering is coming up and the kids are complaining they don’t want to go. They have no idea how precious this time really is and it’s up to you to make them realize it. Teaching kids about the…
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Five Ideas for Rainy Day Family Fun
Rainy days can bring buckets of enjoyment if you know how to tap into stimulating activities for the family to pursue. If you’re looking for a unique approach to endure the dismal gray of a drizzly day, here are five…
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At what Age are Kids Ready to Move out of the Home
As parents, people want to raise their children to be responsible adults that will one day leave the nest and venture out on their own. Ironically, when your children are screaming in the middle of the night with a loaded diaper, and…
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Fathers Influence on Kids
How will the things I do today influence my children? This is a very important question to ask yourself as the answer may surprise you. Of course your children will pick up things from you as they grow, your little…
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How a Road Trip can Foster Family Communication
There may come a time when you come home from work and come to the realization that no one in your family looks familiar to you. It seems as though the complications and constant hustle of everyone’s life has morphed…
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How to Plan a Family Scavenger Hunt
When planning a family scavenger hunt, the idea is to create an event with an element of pizazz to ensure that everyone is enthusiastic about participating. To achieve this, here are some factors that should be considered: The Evaluation Before…
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Love is a Big Lesson to Learn
There are some sayings that just stick in your head and seem to be a reoccurring theme in your life. I have one of those sayings that often pops up. I don’t recall where I first heard it and I…
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No more Arguing with Parents Needed
I think I will be with all children here, when I say: All parents annoy us! It does not matter what children do there are always going to be parents who want to stop them doing such things, and act…
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Boosting a Daughters self Esteem
My nerves were shot the afternoon before my big date with one of the prettiest girls I have ever laid eyes on. I found it hard to focus on my work as I was trying to plan out every detail…
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The Importance of Talking to your Kids about Sex
Where do you go when you must get away? Each and every person is asked this question at some point in their lives. It owes to the tragedy and subversive nature of things, which contends to allow all persons a…
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Family Night
In today’s world, it is extremely important for families to have a night that they can connect, and be together. It helps to keep parents connected to their children in a fun, relaxed environment, where there is no room for lectures…
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How to Plan a Family Scavenger Hunt
Family scavenger hunts can be exciting and engaging for everyone involved. Younger children will love the thrill of knowing where to find a certain item and running to find it, older children will enjoy climbing a tree or reaching up…
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