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March 20, 2012
- in Gardening by Alexis Rodrigo
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The 7 Easiest House Plants to Maintain
House plants can really bring that extra something special into a room. They act as natural air filters in your home, and also look great…until you forget to water them and you are left with pots of withered, brown leaves that shed all over your floors. High-maintenance house plants can quickly turn into unwanted house […]
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March 4, 2012
- in Parenting by Alexis Rodrigo
Teens: How to Teach Them to Manage Their Finances
Sometimes, it’s hard as parents to watch your teens squander their allowance or money they’ve earned from a job. You want them to do better, but how do you teach them? Or maybe you are just beginning with the basics of money management, and you want to make sure they get off to a good […]
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February 19, 2012
Teens: How Regular Exercise Improves Sleep
It’s generally well known that exercise improves sleep, but for teens this may have special significance. A recent study showed a sharp distinction between the sleep quality of teens who sat in front of a computer for more than two hours a day or a television for more than four hours a day, and those […]
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February 12, 2012
- in Parenting by Alexis Rodrigo
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How to Spot and Help a Sleep-Deprived Teen
Staying up late is almost a rite of passage for teens. Many experts point out that teens’ internal sleep cycles actually change, making them more into night owls than they used to be (or might be in the future). That doesn’t mean they need less sleep, though – sources say teens should get at least […]
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February 11, 2012
Vitamin D and Your Mood
Did you know that some health professionals recommend Vitamin D supplements for their patients suffering from depression? It’s especially indicated in the winter, when sunlight exposure is limited or non-existent (your body manufactures Vitamin D when your skin is exposed to sunlight). It turns out that Vitamin D may play a significant role in regulating […]
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