Fall "sweeps" month begins today, and that means TV shows will resort to more sensational programming to boost their ratings and advertising dollars. So be prepared for even more sex, violence and vulgar language than usual for the next 30 days. While there isn't much you can do about what's on TV, there's a lot you can do about how much you'll allow into your home. Why not consider skipping TV for awhile, and...
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Every year, Hollywood entices our kids with a flood of new films designed for their consumption. But, just like their favorite foods at the grocery store, not everything made for them is good for them. With so many movies being released, it’s tough to sort out the good from the bad. Well, we can help. Check out our movie monitor. There you can see if the release of Monsters University or The Smurfs 2 is...
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One mom I know asked her four-year-old to tell her his favorite things about their recent trip. She wrote down his answers and put them in their vacation scrapbook. A dad uses his smartphone to make short videos of his kids that he uploads to YouTube for friends and family to view. Another parent uses a digital camera to catch candid moments throughout the summer, then they take the pictures and make a slide show...
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In our search for new energy supplies, we are learning more about the value of our natural resources and how to harness and channel them in the right direction. Well, you have a very valuable "natural resource," and it's important that you T.A.P. into it. T stands for Take … take a personal inventory of your strengths and write them down. A is for Ask…ask people you trust what they see as your greatest...
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On December 17th, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright changed the world by making the first controlled flight in a powered aircraft. But success came only after years of experimentation, failure, learning from their mistakes, and trying again. The Wrights persevered because they believed in their dream. They were also encouraged by their loving and supportive family. A monument in their honor reads: "In commemoration...
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The stairs are piled high with dirty laundry and crumbled up homework. The toy room is a sea of puzzle pieces and too many action figures to count. And forget finding any pair of shoes in the hall closet that actually go together. Sound like your home? If so, it may be time for your family to get organized with these tips. First, clean up the kids’ rooms and toy room. Try storing toys in bins on low shelves...
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