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Book Nook - The Price We Pay

Motherhood Moments

It’s a movement to get hard conversations started,” Anthony said. When difficult conversations become productive, they improve relationships.” All of this compounds to give Zenetta a “one life to live and a nothing else to lose” attitude. The Price We Pay isn’t just a book.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

Go Screen-Free If you haven’t already done so, agree upon spaces in the home or specific times when all screens will be put away. Spice Up Mealtime Convo Make family dinnertime more interesting with conversation starters and leave your screens off the table. Give a hug (to someone in your house!),

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Destination Date Night: Parisian Valentine's Day

Shereen Travels Cheap

I probably spent the equivalent of a fancy dinner out on this destination date, but I didn't have to hear a bunch of people's conversations, I didn't have to dress up ( you can), and I didn't have to drive anywhere and wait for my table to be ready. I hope this gives you some good ideas for your own romantic evening in.

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Financial Must Do Tasks Before December 31

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Keep a close eye on December distributions so that you can know whether or not to sell losing stock, do a Roth conversion, or a redemption. Do a Roth conversion. Consider income thresholds (which can cause you to incur tax penalties or additional medicare or Obama care premiums or taxes) and decide if a conversion is for you.

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Healthy Habits: How Twin Cities construction workers are accessing free mental health services

Motherhood Moments

The coursework gives workers tools to develop compassion and empathy. They learn ways to initiate tough conversations that can save lives and help get each other the healthcare they need through the FTIUM Care Team.

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My New 30 Travel Things

Shereen Travels Cheap

It also enables me to keep my connection private on the free wifi connections. I always come away with some delicious snack and having had a great conversation with at least one vendor. It's conversations like that that make me feel closer to a destination and help me understand the people who live there better.

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Parenting Pointers - What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Children on Social Media

Motherhood Moments

And it’s not even giving them the joy and happiness they are seeking. It’s no secret that adolescents often use smartphones to access social media apps, so be mindful of how early you give them their first phone. Change is long overdue, and Magee says it starts with real conversations with our children. “We Don’t preach.

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