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From planning a fun family vacation to getting along with difficult in laws, eHow offers How To advice on a range of family issues. Everyday tasks like finding quality day care, creating a family budget and dividing up family chores can seem overwhelming. But eHow’s practical tricks help get you organized with tips on building a healthy family life. Turn to eHow’s step-by-step instructions when creating a family tree for preserving family traditions, coping with a family crisis or learning how to become a foster parent.

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How to Get Good Photos Of Your Cats (or Dogs)

By lencats

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Pets are part of the family, so it's only fair they get their pictures taken and put in the family photo album just like the humans. Here are a few ideas to help you get some great shots of your furry family members... more »

How to Get Help With Debts

By awritermom

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If you are in serious debt and you don't have the money to pay it off, you probably feel frustrated, hurt and angry. You probably feel as if you'll never get out of this financial situation. Well, I hear your pain. Debt sucks big time! In this ... more »

How to Get into the Holiday Spirit!

By woodsusa

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It might be a little harder to find that Christmas spirit this year, but it's there! Here's some great ways to find it!.. more »

How to Get Last Minute Birthday Gifts

By Anthony Delgado

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Have you ever forgot someone’s birthday until the last minute and then realized you have no idea what to get them or how to get it? Fear no more. Last minute birthday gifts can be a pain, but the following will give you some ideas so you are ... more »

How to Get Mom to Stop Using Cool Words

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Parents try to relate to their children however they can, but when they copy teenage slang they often do nothing more than annoy! If your mom uses acronyms like "OMG!" or sounds crazy with hip-hop slang or instant messaging references, there are ... more »

How to get my child to do homework

By Carrie Wilson

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Most kids hate doing homework and parents hate fighting to get them to do it. It is the dreaded part of the afternoon hours. Battles over homework can extend normal sessions by two or three hours and can create strain on relationships. Here are a ... more »

How to Get Organized (Finally!) with Google Calendar

By EdenSharpe

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Running out of room on your paper calendar? If you'd like using something bigger than your Blackberry or cell phone, something smaller than your date book or DayPlanner, and have frequent access to a computer and the internet, you can finally get ... more »

How to Get Out of Debt Fast

By awritermom

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If you’re like most people, you’re probably way too familiar with debt. You've probably experienced sleepless nights and frustration coming from owing too much money. Well, I hear you, debt sucks and is quite stressful indeed. However, don’t ... more »

How to get people to open up

By 01Bobby & Wendy Key

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Have you ever been around people that just seem to not have a personality at all? Would you like to learn how to get these people to open thier heart and let you in? Here is some great tips to help you get people to open up.. more »

How to get pregnant

By Christine25

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Why is it that some women have such a hard time getting pregnant and some get pregnant just thinking about... well you get the idea. Well if you're having trouble in the fertility department, you are not alone, and there is help out there. Read on... more »

How to get pregnant

By caity1907

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When you want to have a baby and your eager to get pregnant it seems like nothing works,well talk about having the child with your spouse and then keep it out of your mind. here are some tips that can give you a jump start to your future... more »

How to Get Ready for a Hurricane

By ~ Sum Dum Guy ~

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Hurricanes are one of nature's fiercest storms - causing damage and disruption in a wide area. Thanks to modern technology, we can prepare for them before they arrive. Here are some preparatory steps that will help you get ready... more »

How to Get Ready For a Rainy Day

By WesleyJ

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Most people take for granted that they have a trusty umbrella on a dreary, dark day. But sometimes just having an umbrella might not be enough. There may be some days that an umbrella isn't even the right option. Let's see what I mean... more »

How to GET READY FOR SCHOOL TO START AGAIN

By LAURA7088

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It's almost that time of year again. Time to send the kids off to school again. It will ease the transition if you help them gradually get back in the routine of getting to bed earlier and waking up earlier... more »

How to Get ready for Winter

By pats0814

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It's that time of year when you start feeling the chill in the air. Time to hunker down for what may come. Depending on the region where you live it might not be too bad. There is nothing so sweet as to be prepared for those long, cold winter ... more »

How to get rid of a Jealous, Controlling Spouse.

By Krystal

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If can get your jealous, controlling spouse to leave you, rather than you leaving them. It will surely make your life much easier. Think about it, if they are controlling then they would want the control to leave you, not the other way around! ... more »

How to Get Rid of a Moocher

By pianistic

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Do you have a family member or a friend that you let move in and now you can't get them to move out? Do they keep telling you they can't find a job or there they have no place to go and you are feeling guilty? Here are some tips on how to get ... more »

How to get started on living stress free.

By Quintina1

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With all the things life can bring our way it can takes us on a thrill ride called stress. Have no fear your stress reliever is here... more »

How to Get Stop someone from Constantly borrowing Money

By cherry67

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Ever have that family member or friend who constantly borrows money because they can't pay a bill or get gas for the car or pay the rent or buy groceries? They work, they make just as much as you do...so what's the problem? Often there are people ... more »

How to Get the Inside Scoop on Low Airfares and Trips

By Anne Wanchic

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There is a good resource for alerting you to the lowest airfare and travel discounts. Get the information that travel agents get sent to your email for free!.. more »

How to Get the Whole Family Writing for eHow

By Virginia Allain

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You're having a great time writing articles for eHow. Wouldn't it be great if the rest of the family would join in the fun. Here's how to get them started... more »

How to Get Through Bad Days

By TinaLynnLove

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We all have those really good days and days that are just alright. But it never fails. We all seem to get targeted with days where waking up on the wrong side of the bed is an understatement. Despite the measures we take to prevent things from ... more »

How to get through Father's Day without your father.

By hula

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My father has been deceased for six years and there are times when I don't seem to have a problem with all the Father's Day advertisement and such, but, there are times when I can't stand to see the print ads or even the commercials on ... more »

How to Get Through Meals With Someone Who Has Anorexia Nervosa

By RA Cologna

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If a family member or roommate has Anorexia Nervosa or another eating disorder, it can be extremely difficult to enjoy your own meal when you are seated next to or near someone visibly disgusted by his or her food. Several years ago one of my ... more »

How to Get Through to your Teen

By ShannonBeineke

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Parents often feel as though their teenagers never listen. Most adolescents can hear advice without difficulty, but getting them to use it can still seem practically impossible! Knowing how to get through to teens will help change that... more »