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5 Ways To Help Keep Your Kids Off Drugs

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Teaching our kids to abstain from using or abusing substances can be quite a challenge in a world slathered in drugs and violence. The media, video games, and even cartoons are all guilty of perpetuating the cycle of substance abuse. Raising children to efficiently differentiate the real world and television is not the most simple of tasks. Take a look at a few suggestions that may help to keep your kids off of drugs.

Keep an opened line of communication.

As a parent, it is critical to nurture an opened line of communication with your children at all times. They should be able to talk comfortably about any topic within their family unit. When the kids go out with their friends, their plans and intentions should be transparent. Monitoring a child’s lifestyle is not a free pass to suffocate them with rules and regulations. Moderation is key. [Read more…] about 5 Ways To Help Keep Your Kids Off Drugs

Tips For Picking The Right Phone Tech For Your Needs

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Not everyone needs a smartphone. That’s definitely an unpopular opinion these days, but in a sense, smartphones are simply for people that want to spend time online no matter where they are at. People that are addicted to apps may not be able to survive without a fancy phone, but those that simply want a phone to keep them in contact via voice, or text, and have no intention of using social media may be able to get away with a normal old flip phone.

Here are some things to consider when it comes to picking the right phone tech for yourself. From which phone you might want to get to what accessories you are likely to want to get with it. [Read more…] about Tips For Picking The Right Phone Tech For Your Needs

What To Pack For a Family Vacation

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Heading off to a family vacation with kids you’re packing for can leave the best of us stumped. You never know what you might need on the road. Usually, people packing for a family vacation tend to totally overpack which can be a huge pain getting around the airport.

Instead of packing absolutely everything you think you might ever need and then some, opt for the things that are the most essential. Here are some of the most essential items that could come in handy on a trip with kids. [Read more…] about What To Pack For a Family Vacation

3 Tips for Staying Positive In The Face Of Rejection

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In our modern lives, we face a lot of rejection. From not getting a job you wanted to getting stood up on a date or even being rejected for a business loan, there are days that seem like all you do is get told “no”. And if you choose to dwell on all the negativity that comes in and out of your life on a daily basis, you may just find yourself stuck in the proverbial mud. But if you’re able to take the rejection you’re subjected to and use it to your advantage, there’s nothing in this world that can stop you from achieving your dreams. So rather than just letting your motivation die when a company tells you they can’t custom mold your prototype, here are three things you can do with rejection that will help you move forward. [Read more…] about 3 Tips for Staying Positive In The Face Of Rejection

Studypool Review: Micro-Tutoring Done Right

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Going online to get educational help is not a new idea. However, constant innovations to the ed tech industry means that more students than ever are logging on for tutoring services. With many looking for quick and easy help as opposed to full-blown tutoring services, micro-tutoring has become a popular option. Studypool is a site that has revolutionized this learning concept. [Read more…] about Studypool Review: Micro-Tutoring Done Right

Water Trouble At Home? 5 Common Occurrences

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One of the biggest household boogeymen, when it comes to damage in your home, is going to be water. Any homeowner will tell you that, and if you’re a homeowner already, then chances are very likely that you’ve experienced it firsthand. And even if you live in an apartment or are renting, you know that one of your biggest frustrations is issues with water.

Five common occurrences in particular including dealing with trouble with water heaters, sinks, holes in the roof, seals outside of windows, and mold in basements. And though common, sometimes fixing them requires a professional, while other times you can fix things by yourself. [Read more…] about Water Trouble At Home? 5 Common Occurrences