Here are three ways to celebrate your stepmom. Stepparents are often the unsung hero in the story. They're sort of like an adopted child who doesn't belong with their adopted or natural family. The dynamic can become increasingly more challenging depending on the biological parents' relationship, age of the children and which parent the children ...
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How to Customize Graduation Invitations Without Spending a Fortune
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Graduation is one of the most important milestones in a young adult's life. Learn how to save time and money when you customize graduation invitations without sacrificing quality. This post is sponsored by Basic Invite. In my area, we are a few weeks out from college graduations and about a month out from high school graduations. My ...
5 Tips for Seniors Picking Colleges
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Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you will make. Here are five tips for seniors on how to choose a college. I grew up in a middle-class family in Virginia with my mom, step-dad, and brother. Both of my parents worked hard to give my brother and me the best life they could. My dream was to be the first person in my ...
How to Discuss Body Odor with Tweens and Choose the Right Deodorant
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The tween years are an ideal time to speak with your child about sweat and odors as well as introducing and getting them in the habit of wearing deodorant. I have a 16-year-old son who plays football, plays soccer and lifts weights. I've found that for boys routines, great products and positive reinforcement work best. My son routinely ...
How to Teach A Teen To Drive
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How to teach a teen to drive is NOT something I thought I would be searching for so soon. However, there are three ways to make teaching your teenager to drive easier. This is me and my 15-year-old son on a Saturday morning driving around the empty school parking lot. I'm terrified! In Virginia, kids can get their learner's permit at age ...
