Causes of Stress in Teenagers
Teenagers often feel stress due to academic, family or social pressures, and the Teens Health website encourages parents to watch for signs of more serious, stress-related concerns.
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How to Trim a Toenail Correctly
Cutting toenails can prevent them from growing too long, becoming ingrown or causing discomfort as you walk. The MedlinePlus website of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health notes that ingrown nails curve and grow into the skin, resulting in pain and possible infection.
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Rules for Young Adults Living at Home
If your children are over 18 but continue to live at home for personal or financial reasons, develop rules to ensure the living arrangements don’t encourage the young adults to become lazy or take advantage of you.
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How to Boil Baby Bottle Nipples
Glass or plastic baby bottles can hold expressed breast milk, formula, fruit juice or water to refresh and nourish your child. Bottles make it convenient to feed your baby on the go and allow your child’s siblings, grandparents and caregivers to share the feeding duties.
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How to Handle a Smart-Mouthed Child
A child with a “smart mouth” may talk back, curse, mimic or speak disrespectfully to you when he’s feeling angry, frustrated or in need of attention. If your child can’t curb the bad habit, he may get into trouble with teachers, classmates, teammates or siblings who may see him as rude or argumentative.
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How to Encourage Children in Sports
Sports can be more than just a way to pass the time after school and on weekends. According to the website Kids Health from Nemours, regular exercise can help children strengthen bones and muscles, get a sound sleep and reduce the risk of obesity and health problems such as Type 2 diabetes.
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Signs of an Emotionally Abusive Husband
Abuse from your husband could be either physical or mental, notes Maria Bogdanos, writing for PsychCentral.com. There are various indicators that can help you determine whether or not your husband is abusive toward you or your family.
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Outdoor Fun & Games for a Barbecue Party
Give the guests at your barbecue party the opportunity to laugh, create memories and work off the calories from the deliciously grilled food with entertaining outdoor games that promote physical activity.
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The Negative Effects of Video Game Addiction
Whether your child plays video games on a portable unit, a television or the Internet, excessive gaming can affect his life.
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