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Stages of Grief After a Breakup

Breaking up is not easy. Whether it’s a breakup from a boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, life partner or even a best friend, it takes time for wounds to heal. Even if you were the one who initiated the split, you can still go through the five stages of grief, which include anger and depression.

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Home Remedies to Reduce an Infant's Fever

Many doctors consider an oral temperature above 99.5°F or a rectal temperature higher than 100.4°F a fever. If an infant younger than three months has a temperature higher than 100.4°F or if a baby between three and six months has a fever higher than 101°F, call your doctor.

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What Do You Give a Sick Kid Who Won't Eat?

In many cases, vitamins and nutrients from food are the best medicine for your sick little one. Food helps your body fight the infections raging within. It also helps rebuild a compromised immune system. However, when kids are sick, they often turn food away.

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Activities for a Child With a Broken Leg

If your child has a broken leg, he may be on strict bed rest or he may be able to get around, but slowly, on crutches. Whatever the doctor’s orders are, a child with a broken leg is limited. However, it isn’t hard to find activities for him -- it just requires a little thought, creativity and preparation.

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Reasons Why Kids Should Go to School

Close to 50 million children attended America's public schools in 2010. Five million more students occupied lockers in private schools. Prekindergarten and kindergarten enrollment numbers are breaking records accoring to the United States Department of Education.

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Pros & Cons of Children in Sports

Health care providers place a growing emphasis on physical fitness for kids. One way for children to stay healthy is to play sports. In addition to providing physical activity, sports also help children develop social skills and practice teamwork.

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The Advantages of Nonverbal Communication

Nonverbal communication - conveying a message to another person through a body movement or gesture - is one of the most powerful and widely used forms of communication among humans. Types of nonverbal communication include hand gestures, facial expressions, and posture.

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