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The Infamous Twinkie It is a dark time for many consumers of the infamous Twinkie and Hostess products. Hostess has announced that it is going out of business; though recent reports states that they are still working with the union and the government to avoid having to shut down for good. This 82-year-old company has products that…
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Eating problems among children are an epidemic, with obesity rates in some states as high as 33 percent. Some schools are sending Body Mass Index (BMI) “report cards” home to parents in an attempt to address this problem. While many parents are, in fact, aware of their children’s weight status, education about nutrition and exercise…
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Catholic saints are considered spiritual role models and this past week newly canonized saints were celebrated in Vatican City. On October 21st, during a special ceremony, Pope Benedict XVI named seven new saints including two Americans: St. Marianne Cope and St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint. They join 3,000 other Catholic saints (not…
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Mindful Living Network recently lost a writer to cancer. Prior to her passing, she was sent to hospice care after the doctors concluded they could no longer provide effective treatment for the metastatic tumors that began as malignant cells in her cervix. During her transition from hospital to hospice care, I wrecked my brains to…
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At 53 years old, Barbara Millicent Roberts (aka Barbie) is one of the most popular brands at Mattel, Inc. While an iconic toy, Barbie is no stranger to controversy. Barbie’s unrealistic body proportions are said to promote skewed body ideals to young girls. Is it time for Barbie to make a change? Rebecca Sypin and…
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Have you ever wished you had the perfect words to say when your child misbehaved? How many of you have had the experience where you are at the grocery store and your child keeps begging you to buy something? No matter how many times you explain or say an outright, “No,” they still continue. Wouldn’t…
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Very often families come to me because of a child’s behavior issue and usually, the cause of the behavior is just an outward sign of something else, a broader or deeper issue. We all had a dream of what we wanted our family life to be like before we had children or while we were…
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When it comes to young teenage trends they’re here for one minute and gone the next. Knowing what to buy that special tween in your life can be confusing and rather frustrating. Listed below are some gift ideas for tweens to inspire you. 5 Gift Ideas for Tweens this Holiday Season Gadgets Smartphone stand. Looking for…
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We all know the feeling of dread that begins with the early flurries of holiday decorations in the stores, then swells as catalogs pour through the mailbox, and the pages of the calendar blow by, reminding us that time is not on our side. Our minds swirl with plans, questions, and concerns as cards, packages, and…
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For many working moms getting up and out in the morning is one of the biggest struggles, since mornings can bring out the worst in everyone. The pressure of having to get somewhere on time and completing many tasks before that can be quite stressful. However, believe it or not, good morning routines can be…
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