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How to Create an Information List for a Babysitter

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Leaving your children with a babysitter for the first time can provoke anxiety, but with a little preparation, you can ensure that any emergency can be handled with care. Follow these steps to gain some peace of mind... more »

How to Create Holiday Traditions for Children

By mommynightskye

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Many of us are not particularly traditional when it comes to the holidays. The commercialism that begins earlier and earlier each year can be a turn off. By the time Christmas and Chanukah roll around we're feeling anything but jolly. But for ... more »

How to Cuddle

By Jesse Schmitt

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There are times when you just need to be close with the one that you love. While many people are close with their loved ones all the time, many still remain distant or have times when they typically will remain aloof. If asking for something ... more »

How to Date a Foreigner

By erynashley

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Having a romantic relationship with someone who has always called a different country home can bring up some unique challenges and situations. Assuming you speak the same language, there can still be barriers in communication and expectations. ... more »

How to Date a Shy Man

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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To some, shy men can be very appealing--almost mysterious in a sense. It can be difficult to get to know an introverted person, let alone date him. Find out how to bring a guy out of his shell when you're interested in dating a shy man... more »

How to Date as a Single Mother

By moedean

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When you are a “Single Mother” the issues you have to face are totally different from those of a single woman. There are parenting, economic, physical, and many other issues you have to keep in balance. The rules of dating are different for ... more »

How to Date Yourself

By erynashley

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In today’s world, when we are all expected to juggle relationships, careers, family, and friends, it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle. Unfortunately, many people seem to be so set on finding one piece of this puzzle--a romantic partner--that ... more »

How to deal when a friend comes out of the closet

By LadyKatyMaty

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"Um yeah, I'm gay." This is your cue to react... but how? Here are a few tips to help you sort out your feelings and opinions while your head is still spinning from the news... more »

How to Deal With a Bad Date

By Ang1216Red

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So you’re out on a date…and it’s torture. You have nothing in common, he’s a total freak, she won’t shut up about how much she misses her ex; whatever the situation, bad dates happen. The key is being able to gracefully survive them... more »

How to Deal with a Break-up

By MyrrhHector

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If you're fresh from the pain of the ultimate rejection, you're probably hurt, angry, and frustrated, and that's okay! I'll tell you how to scrape through the first painful weeks after a break-up with your dignity and self-respect intact... more »

How to Deal With a Clingy Ex

By Ang1216Red

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So you broke up. Whether you ended it or he ended it, he’s suddenly not at all ready to go away and get out of your life like you want him to. Don’t worry; there are ways to cope... more »

How to Deal With a Cranky Husband

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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An important part of marriage is recognizing that both partners are only human and can't be perfect all of the time. Regardless of the reason, everyone gets a bit cranky now and then, and unfortunately the spouse is often the person who suffers ... more »

How to Deal With A Nagging Wife

By Lemski

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This is something most men already know but don't recognize. They usually shrug their shoulders off hoping their wives would cool down or just simply let them be. But they don't. This article reinforces what reasonable men should do when their ... more »

How to Deal with Being A Triplet

By George Kramer

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Being a natural born triplet had some advantages growing up. Find out more on life as a multiple. The attention you receive is fraught with people who ask questions about what it is like being a multiple... more »

How to deal with Break Up and Loneliness during the Holiday Season

By EricaNevis

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Did you just break up with your “significant one”? Or maybe s(he) was an “insignificant”, but the person you got so used to spending a lot of time with together. Or are you a single who hates being along and the holiday season seem like a major ... more »

How to Deal With Divorce: Survival 101

By Clem-Media

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You never saw it coming, but suddenly, you’ve been served with divorce papers the night before you are scheduled to have surgery. Not only is he not accompanying you to the hospital, but he refuses to allow you to come home to heal. All of your ... more »

How to Deal With the Stress of Raising Special Needs Kids: Parenting Tips

By Cindy Thomas

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Anyone that parents a special needs child knows the stress that usually accompanies the parenting of the child. The stress level can sky rocket, and if you don't have some backup help and/or respite care for yourself also, the stress level can ... more »

How to Decide If You Should Dump A Friend

By Lauren Romano

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Friendships are a valuable part of our lives. Friends give us strength, encouragement and support. So how do you know if your friend is really someone you should keep around or someone you should dump. Here are some questions to ask yourself... more »

How to Decide Where to Live After Military Retirement

By PegC

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One of the most exciting parts of retiring from the military is finding a permanent location to call home. Families need to consider many factors when making this decision. Organizing their thoughts on paper will help families make an informed ... more »

How to Destroy a Marriage

By Jonra Springs

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There are some devious steps you can take to ensure dissolving your marriage or any other relationship. Surely you didn’t click on this article because you need assistance in ruining a relationship. That’s never been difficult for anyone. ... more »

How to Develop a Bible Reading Routine

By DonnaTerrell

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Reading the Bible is an essential part of the Christian life. So how does one get started? Maybe you’re a new Christian and you have no idea how to get started. You may feel overwhelmed trying to get through all 66 books, and the thought of ... more »

How to Develop Rapport with an Estranged Friend or Family Member

By George Kramer

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Whether the estrangement was caused by you or the other person, now is the time to stop the bickering and become friends again. Family and friends are paramount in society and the needs and wants of maintaining them are evident. Learn more... more »

How to Diffuse an Argument

By Valerie Brooks

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Arguing is never fun, and the best way to avoid a blow up is to diffuse the argument before it escalates. This is surprisingly simpler than it seems... more »

How to Discover a Sisterhood

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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A sisterhood is a group of women who share a common interest. Sisterhoods can be anything from a sorority to a group that practices the same religion, among many others. Members of a sisterhood share similar experiences or interests. If you're ... more »

How to Ditch a Frenemy

By Amanda Ford

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Have a person in your life who is not dependable enough to be trusted as a friend, but not malicious enough to be classified as a foe? If so, you just might have a frenemy in your midst. Relationships with frenemies can be dramatic, draining and ... more »