How do you go on after the death of a loved one? Ever since her brother was killed in a plane crash when she was 21, Real Simple’s life coach Gail Blanke has found solace in talking and writing about...
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For years, your parents took care of you -- feeding, bathing, cuddling, soothing. They guided you toward independence, watching you grow, achieve, and occasionally stumble in the process. As time passes, however, you may have to confront their dependence, with...
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How bad is it if you let your toddler eat Cheerios off the floor? Or skimp on babyproofing the house? As long as you're tending to the really important things, the tiny shortcuts can't make much of an impact. Or...
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Of course, parenting styles are different -- but how do you enjoy a playdate or a family dinner when two parents don't see eye to eye? Do you tolerate unwanted advice or hurtful judgments? How do you handle sticky parenting...
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When you child is born, you ask a million questions: "Which stroller is best?" "Where the heck is that pacifier?" Then, seemingly in record time, your tot is walking and talking, and she is the one with the questions: "Why...
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On the list of things you, as a parent, fear: your child's first broken heart, his first D-minus, and the first time he pretends -- in a high-pitched voice and with a plastered-on smile -- to adore a present you...
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If every ballet teacher, camp counselor, and overworked waiter could pass on a nugget of information about what they've learned in their interactions with children, the child-filled world would go around a little more smoothly. What advice do you wish...
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What's your biggest complaint about your mate? His once cute obsession with football? Her objection to your need for time alone? Share what your mate does that drives you crazy by posting a comment, below. How to overcome 10 relationship...
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You may not always have wanted to hear what he had to say, but his words undoubtedly shaped who you are. Pay tribute to your dad by sharing his lessons, below. Read the answers published in Real Simple
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She's your best friend, except when she's driving you up the wall. You always ask her opinion -- but if you don't follow her advice, look out! She's your mother. Or she's your daughter. Share your thoughts on your relationship...
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