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    Being a caregiver for your parents, advice from Comfort Keepers Home Care of St Louis, MO

    This is a wonderful article that I thought might help those caring for their parents or a loved one.http://tinyurl.com/mhdcrvCourtesy of Comfort Keepers Home Care of St Louis, MOhome care, elder care, senior care, st louis mo

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    Summer

    When I was a kid somehow the school year lasted for an eternity. No way was I imprisoned in school for only ten months. I'm sure my teachers and parents conspired to trick me into thinking that the school year was only ten months, when in reality, it was...

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    Wendy Bruce and Olympic Gymnastics

    Gymnast Wendy Bruce went from gold medalist to parent and coach. And during that transformation she realized what was really the secret to success -- fun!


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    Hunter Kemper's Great Triathlon Adventure

    Hunter Kemper, a world-renowned triathlete, doesn't go to a race without his running shoes, bike or his parents.


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    "Do We Have a Clue?"

    "Do We Have a Clue?" Do we really have a clue? Do parents realize thatat age 9-10 today many young girls are hitting puberty? Boys at 10 know about sex? Are we as parents or grandparents aware of how technically"aware" they may be at this age,but...

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    My Real Life College Road Trip

    I get up at 5am, shower, dress and finishing packing the car for the two hour college road trip. We get to the place my daughter says is where orientation is going to be held. Nobody's there. It was the AnimalSciencesBuilding. Then I see a lady...

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    "Terrible Two's or Terrific Toddlers?"

    I know.........everybody seems to claim that toddlers who hit the age of two suddenly become a close replica to Satan himself. You know, they are demanding, they throw temper tantrums, they grab everything they see, and they seem to have fallen in love...

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  • Michael Edwards
    The World's a Stage

    Michael Edwards has proven his parents wrong by living his theater dreams for 30 years. He's not worried about becoming a star because he's living his life exactly the way he wants.


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    Sooooo Tired of Ignorance!!!

    I am sick and tired of ignorance!!! Why is it so difficult for people to stop being ignorant and start being educated? And I'n not talking about what we learn in school, but about what idiotic things our parents, grandparents, great...

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    Tag Price versus Safety

    As a parent, what are the things that you put into consideration when buying clothes for your...

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    "Connection Conniption: Understanding Adjustment Disorders in Teenagers"

    What are some ways I can know that my teenager is having a hard time with adjustment?* A noticeable change in grades* When teens isolate themselves (headphones all the time, hide in their room, avoid family time)* Attempts to "escape" (video games, books,...

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    2010

    On a personal level, I have a very ambitious program for 2010. First and foremost, I am looking...

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    Dr. T. Berry Brazelton

    World-famous pediatrician Dr. Berry Brazelton has been coaching parents for six decades.


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    The Maine Event

    This summer, my husband and I took a long-awaited trip to Maine. My family owns a beautiful piece of property in Tenant's Harbor, just north of Portland. I was actually born in Bangor - we moved when I was just a baby. We spent every summer up at "the...

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    Two Voices Separated By 1 Generation

    ONE FOR THE ROAD- In sixth grade we had a police officer come into our classroom and tell us the dangers of drugs and alcohol. It was the first time I had ever heard of drunk driving. In high school drinking was definitely "the norm". My mother made it...

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    The Truth about Travolta

    Dear Pharmacist,I read about the tragic death of John Travolta’s son, Jett. It feels senseless to me and other members of my church. I think that it was his Scientology religion that kept him from medicating his child properly. Could you please tell...

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    Two Voices Separated by 1 Generation

    SING OUT LOUISE- When I was little, I competed in dance competitions. Hair plastered to my head, three costumes changes and make up fit for a queen. My mother was unlike all the other mothers in my dance troupe. My mother was not a "stage-mother." I was 9...

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    When to let go of kids- the process of growing strong young people

    When should parents begin to let go of their kids? Managing the change of letting go of...

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    The Obituary of Mr. Common Sense

    Today I, as a baby boomer, mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as...

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    "Life After 50"

    WMKV 89.3 FM AND WMKVFM.ORG ON THE INTERNET “LIFE AFTER 50” COL FOR DEC. 28-09...

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    Kids who carry their Parents Pain- warning signs for parents

    When Kids Carry their Parent’s Pain The warning signs of children facing complex family crisis By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach, Founder of the LifeWorks Group in Winter Park A dad loses a job. A...

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    "Protecting Our Children from Predators: Admitting the Problem"

    Jessica Lunsford…Caylee Anthony…Haleigh Cummings…Jessica Vargas…Trenton Duckett…and the...

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    Remembering...

    My parents lived through the depression and survived because of the many skills they had...and...

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    "Don't Forget the Blessing!"

    When we think about the phrase, “bless you”, what immediately comes to mind is that someone has probably sneezed and, for some reason, we believe that offering them this comment brings some relief to their allergies or head cold or whatever they’re...

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    Sandwich Generation

    Are you a parent? Do you have a parent? You may be approaching a new stage in your life - the...

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    "Protecting Our Children from Predators: Two Main Types"

    I wish that I only had to write an article or two in order to truly educate and equip parents adequately in the quest to protect their kids from predators. I wish it were that simple, that the issue lacked complexity and was just an “in your face,...

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    How Tupperware Helped Women Grow Bolder

    The plastic bowl with the airtight seal helped transform American society and advance the women's movement worldwide. Most likely, none of it would have happened if it wasn’t for a man named Gary McDonald.


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    Does Birth Order Matter?

    A new study says parents tend to be harder on their first-born children -- with some surprising results! Read the article then share your thoughts.


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    Inside-Outside Voices

    2 Voices Seperated by 1 Generation Dear Growing Bolder Community:As I was talking to my son Brandon's girlfriend today I realized I ask her quite frequently "is this what is really going on out there?" Even though I am a therapist who sees a great...

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    Two Voices Separated By 1 Generation

    PLEASE TALK TO ME ABOUT SEX BUT DO IT RIGHT SEX-No matter how old you are, sex changes everything. Whether it's the connection between two people, the filling of a void, or just for fun, all of the consequences are too much for a child to handle. Every...

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    Top Ten Baby Boomer Graduation Songs

    As young people prepare for high school graduations around the country (my own daughter included) I thought it would be cool (do they say that word anymore?) to come up with a Top Ten List of Baby Boomer Graduation Songs. These are the songs my...

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    Intergenerational Homerun

    Get ready to rock. A new version of the hit video game Rock Band is being made with music by the Beatles. This will bring baby boomer parents and teens together in an unprecedented way.


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    Parenting Through Relationship

    Parenting Through Relationship By John Wagner, M.S. Certified Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist So many parents think of the task of parenting as how can I discipline my kid and raise them so they can be responsible. The problem with...

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    My Early Years

    At the urging of my eldest daughter, I will try to write something that makes sense. Born in Long Beach, Calif., my parents, Al & Emma Pallas, moved to Catalina Island, Ca. in 1930. I was five at the time. It was at the tail end of the depression and...

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    Calling All Teachers - Pay Attention Or You could Be in Detention!

    Calling All Teachers - Pay Attention Or You could Be in Detention! I have had the wonderful pleasure to be able to work with students in classrooms, after school programs, and on playgrounds for a number of years. I have had more great days than...

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    Helping Kids worried about war situations in Middle East

    Kids and War Anxiety- What Can Parents Do? by: Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life CoachIn the midst of war situations around the world, many parents are wondering what can be done to protect their kids from additional...

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    Launching your Young Adult into the 'Real World'

    Parenting Launch Sequence Managing the change of letting go of children so they can launch into a successful life as young adults By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Parents are told to give their...

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    GET A LIFE! FOR REAL.

    Before I begin with my topic, let me just say that I am fully aware that I am about to sound like my father used to, telling me about how he had to walk several miles to school, in the snow, by foot, with wild packs of dogs chasing him all the way. Okay,...

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    When it is time to transition Mom or Dad

    There may be a time when Mom or Dad either needs an in home caregiver or more hands on attention that can be provided at an assisted living facility or nursing home. Most elderly folks will resist leaving the security and familiarity of "Home". I know...

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    Two Voices Separated By 1 Generation

    MONEY, MONEY, MONEY Money. It seems to be the only thing we hear about these days. Except, of course, reports on the octomom, which is a whole other subject. Money. Personally, I hate the subject. I was raised having to beg for everything and...

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    Time To Reinvent Yourself
    by Marc Middleton

    I'll admit it. I'm more than just a little jealous of those who knew from a very early age what their "true purpose" in life was and have been happily pursuing it ever since. You know, the kind of passion that......


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    Barry Melton

    He wrote one of the most iconic protest anthems of all time, yet all Barry "Fish" Melton really ever wanted to do was practice law.


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    What's in a Name?

    You know the saying "any Tom, Dick or Harry?" We wanted to know why those names, so we did some digging, and found the answer -- and a lot more. Come see how you can track your name through the years!


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    Teenage Pregnancy

    A recent post by BabyBoomerBev about teen pregnancy started me thinking. In her post, Bev recounts the experience she and her teenage daughter had when her daughter became pregnant, in stark contrast to the experiences of Governer Palin and her pregnant...

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