Category: Relationship
Peeling paint: how to deal with the effects of moisture
It’s only been two years since you repainted your house and you can already tell that the interior and exterior walls are peeling. Although you may initially chalk this up to faulty work on the part of the paint company, further investigation could lead you to another culprit. Moisture and exposure to water can negatively…
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Easy craft idea: decorative paper roses
Creating your own crafts is fun and rewarding. Many craft ideas are simple but will boost your creativity and give you a sense of accomplishment. One of the easy but beautiful crafts that almost anyone can do is to make decorative roses. Materials needed: fine wire stiffer wire plastic fern 36″ x 4 1/2″ strip…
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Pros and cons of using play mats
Play mats have been around for decades. They are an area for your child to occupy while the youngster plays with his toys. Home use is not very common, but most daycares use them in some form. The mat will come in just about every texture, color, and shape imaginable, but their main pros and…
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The will of a child is the will of the wind
Alone with a new grandson Little Ben and I have a staring contest. he will win. No one in the world can survive the gaze of a two-month-old baby. I wonder, for the tenth time, what is going through his head. Is he thinking about something? Lines from a poem by Henry Wadsworth come to…
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Important facts about duvets
A duvet is a type of cover that is placed on the bed. Many quilts are made from silk, dye, goose down, or microsuede. Customers who wish to purchase it can choose from a wide variety of sizes such as twin, queens, king, daybed and much more. Comforters are usually packaged in a set that…
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How to know you assume too much
Have you ever wondered about the title theme? Have you taken on too much without being aware of it? This article shows you an example and how you can be careful next time. I remember getting up in the morning and going through the daily chores and rituals, which include praying and checking emails. I…
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The origin of Easter traditions
While we happily buy chocolate Easter bunnies, color and hide eggs, and fill our Easter baskets, many people are unsure of the origins of these Easter traditions. Whether you celebrate Easter as a religious holiday or the advent of spring, or a combination of both, it can be fun to understand the origins and meanings…
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The need for pretend play in child development
I still remember the time in my childhood where some days I pretended to be a writer and there were also days when I pretended to be an actor or a presenter. I am sure that all of you would agree with me that childhood is the best time since we can be everything we…
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Does your teen need more sleep?
More than 180,000 people in the UK have backed a call to start the school day later so teenagers can have more time to sleep. Teenagers are reportedly so tired that it affects their school work and their ability to reach their full potential. Is this proposition an indulgence, or is there a genuine case…
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Signs of stress and anxiety in children
Stress is a phenomenon that is different or somewhat the same for every child or adult. To some degree, we are conditioned to believe that stress is bad and that there is a solution in a product: Calgon bath salts or a pill. Of course, we must attend to the issues that make us feel…
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