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One of Santa's favorite traditions around Christmas time--and surely a favorite tradition of men everywhere during Christmas --is that of mistletoe. When a man catches his wife or special someone under the mistletoe, he gets to plant a kiss on her. Of course, with all other Christmas traditions,...

• Date Added: 9/23/2006
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In a single dose of children's television, I was bombarded with themes of mutants, cyborgs, evolving and the digital world. These words intimidated me at first, until I learned what the shows were talking about. I wondered how this prepares children for living in the 21st century. The answer hit...

• Date Added: 7/31/2005
• Views: 476

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Why does it seem that the pickiest of eaters always try to pass themselves off as the latest upcoming culinary critic?

It is especially annoying when you have spent a couple of hours on a special Sunday dinner, only to have your six-year-old son tromp the kitchen loudly declaring......

• Date Added: 7/19/2005
• Views: 505

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Poor old Santa Claus. Sometimes he gets a bad rap. People say he doesn't represent Christmas well. People say he doesn't set a good example for Christians celebrating December 25. And people say--gasp!--that he doesn't even exist. Plus, there are some folks out there who are trying to confuse just...

• Date Added: 5/14/2006
• Views: 487

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The computer has opened the doors to the many types of things which can be done either online or offline. As such, there may be no specific way for parents to know what their children are doing online. Today, websites amount to the thousands of millions on the Internet, so it's obvious, preventing...

• Date Added: 7/3/2008
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Reading is one of the most fundamental skills a parent can teach their child. Most everyday activities require the ability to read to accomplish the task at hand. From preparing a recipe, to navigating city streets, and ordering from a menu;reading is entrenched in our every day life. From the day...

• Date Added: 11/15/2006
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"Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor, and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint committee requested me to commend to the people of United...

• Date Added: 11/24/2005
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One of the most vivid symbols of modern man is the image of finger with a ribbon tied around it. That image symbolizes a reminder, of not forgetting a chore, a task or an event.

One of the dilemmas of modern man is the need for reminders. We are faced with so many responsibilities, chores...

• Date Added: 3/27/2006
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A proper, beforehand planning is necessary to safeguard self-dignity and to attain a secured after-retirement life. We all admit that.
Life is never the same after-retirement. Some people want to live close to the hard-earned friends or family whereas some people want to live unaided or in...

• Date Added: 5/4/2006
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April 8, 2006 would be the day of the Sacramento Safety Fair. One of the important topics and messages that this safety fair would be spreading and disseminating to drivers and vehicle owners would be about child safety warnings. This is primarily because reckless and careless driving has been one...

• Date Added: 4/20/2006
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Christmas is a worldwide phenomenon, and so is the holiday's number one fan and symbol, Santa Claus. So it makes sense that because people all over the world celebrate Christmas differently, they also see Santa in different ways and have different traditions.

For instance, in France...

• Date Added: 9/3/2006
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Housing needs has always been of prime importance for entire life span of every individual. This major necessity in life intensifies as one approach the retirement stage. Houses that had been comfortable since last many years at the age of retirement now seem to require some alterations and...

• Date Added: 10/10/2005
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Children's play house offer a great way to spark a child's imagination as he or she explores the world. Experts agree that the best way for a child to learn and to make sense of the world around him is to mimic what he sees and to immerse himself into that world. With children's Wendy houses and...

• Date Added: 1/23/2007
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Studies have shown that the most important period of a child's life is their first five years. Children are capable of learning from a very early age, so it is ideal to expose them to a nurturing and educational environment during those years. By providing an environment that is fun-filled, safe...

• Date Added: 3/9/2006
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Every new parent enters their first summer season with a certain amount of reservation. With so many things to be wary of, combined with the natural anxiety of being a new parent, it can be challenging to be confident about one's capabilities. As any parent will tell you, a certain amount of...

• Date Added: 5/18/2006
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In recent years, there has been a lot of debate surrounding the issue of breastfeeding. While the decision to breastfeed is a personal one, there are countless benefits for both mother and child that ought to be explored. One of the most significant reasons to breastfeed your child relates to the...

• Date Added: 2/21/2006
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When George Bush announced the "Bush Doctrine" as a policy of preemptive attacks on terrorists and states that harbor them, citizens lined up both for and against his argument. When it comes to parenting and the dangers facing teens during adolescence, some parents have begun implementing their...

• Date Added: 9/1/2006
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Many women and even several men know the value of sending flowers for special occasions. More than any other flower, roses are seen as the ultimate symbol of love and affection. But what many people don't seem to know is the symbolism behind the roses themselves â€" they just buy what looks...

• Date Added: 1/3/2006
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The Christmas card, as we know it, originated in England in the year 1843. An artist named John Calcott Horsley was commissioned by Sir Henry Cole, a wealthy and successful London businessman, to create a card that could be sent out to his friends and clients to wish them a merry Christmas. The...

• Date Added: 4/4/2006
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1. They are leaders as well as parents. They don't rely on the schools, the government, television, the movies or music to teach their children values and the difference between right and wrong. They do it themselves.

2. They have a vision for their family and its future, one that is...

• Date Added: 7/31/2005
• Views: 769