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Answers to Parents’ Biggest Questions About Studying Abroad

You want your children to have the best educational experience that is possible, but it’s your job as the parent to make sure they are on the right track. You already know that studying abroad could be an enriching experience, but that does not mean it is right for your student or your family. Have no [...]

Mother’s Day: How It All Began

Mother’s Day is celebrated on different dates around the world. This occasion, though, had its early beginnings in the U.K. The United Kingdom (U.K.) celebrates Mother’s Day on a different date than what most other countries follow. The Britons normally mark this special day on the fourth Sunday of Lent. As the period of Lent [...]

Effective Tips for Proper Retirement Fund Management

Many people look forward to retirement but are not taking action while they’re still employed. Some find themselves in a quandary when they’re already starting their retirement years and then panic finding ways to invest properly or when they’re about to get short of funds, find other financial resources to help them in their needs. [...]

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How to handle a mistake with grace

It happens to the best of us: we make a big mistake at work, or we’re in the middle of a huge argument with our partners and realize—right in the middle of screaming our heads off—that whoopsie, we are actually wrong. Here are some tips on how to accept the blame and take responsibility for [...]

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Signs you should dump a friend

I had a friend I’d known since kindergarten. We grew up together, shared many memories and secret jokes, and were (at least I thought) “close.” But the friendship felt weird. Most conversations ended with me feeling bad. When I was going through a bad time, I actually hesitated to call her because I knew she [...]

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What to do when you’re jealous of a friend’s success

Your friend gets promoted, while you’re stuck in a dead-end job. Or you stew during her housewarming party, hating the fact that she can afford this beautiful home while you struggle just to make rent on your apartment. How do you deal with this emotion?

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When teens keep borrowing money

Giving teens an allowance can help them learn how to manage money. But what do you do when your teen keeps running for you for cash anyway? “I’ll just advance next week!” they say, or “I’ll pay you from my next babysitting job.”

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How to find a healthy compromise with your rebellious teen

Are you and your teenager constantly fighting? While it’s important for parents to put their foot down on important rules, your child also needs to be able to assert his growing independence and feel that it is acknowledged. This article can help you decide when to say no, and when to say, “Okay.”

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How family caregivers can avoid burnout

Are you taking care of your aging parents with more health issues than a WebMd page? It’s a duty that you probably take on willingly, and with total love and devotion. However, you need to take care of yourself too. Many caregivers are at risk for burnout, driven by anxiety/worry and physical and emotional exhaustion. [...]