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While no how-to article can tell you everything about parenting, family or relationships, our experts in each field share their experience and insight. Whether it's dating, raising a family or dealing with less-than-cooperative in-laws, you'll find helpful advice here.

How To Locate Sex Offenders in a Neighborhood

 
 
 
 
 
May 9, 2008
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By Jim VanErmen
A "what can I do" approach to preventative measures in protecting myself and my family from sex abuse.

How To Plan a Nursery You Will Love

 
 
 
 
 
May 5, 2008
By Danelle Karth
Planning a baby nursery can be fun and/or stressful. With a little help, there will be less stress and more fun and excitement.

How To Properly Change a Diaper from a Dad's Perspective

 
 
 
 
 
April 23, 2008
By James Goetz
This article is for us dads and moms who should be in the know. Changing a diaper seems simple, but believe me, it can be a hectic experience.

How To Deal With Jealous People

 
 
 
 
 
April 22, 2008
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By Sadaf Farooqi
A guide on how to handle the negative feelings and tension that ensue between people when one of them feels jealous of the blessings of the other.

How To Choose a Husband

 
 
 
 
 
April 16, 2008
By Premansu Chand
All societies in the world, whether the most primitive or the most advanced, have families where a man and woman live together (along with their children) as husband and wife....

How To Convince Your Husband to Get a Puppy

 
 
 
 
 
April 15, 2008
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By jennifer reed
Suggested things you can do to bring home a puppy!

How To Introduce Solids to Your Infant

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2008
By Danelle Karth
Introducing solids can be a confusing issue. There are a lot of different people out there urging one thing or another, and finding a good source to turn to isn't easy.

How To Tell if Someone Is Lying to You

 
 
 
 
 
April 1, 2008
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By Ron Khare
Have you ever had the feeling that someone is not telling you the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? There are a few simple signs to look for if you suspect a lie.

How To Chase Away the Blues

 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2008
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By Marion Cornett
This article looks at different ways to chase away that "blue" feeling we get every now and again -- not to be confused with depression.

How To Choose a Woman for Marriage

 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2008
By Premansu Chand
Marriage is a bond between man and woman, between one family and other, and sometimes between one culture and other. A family is built up based upon the bond of marriage. Family...

How To Adopt a Teenager

 
 
 
 
 
March 26, 2008
By Kristean Thompson
This article describes ways to deal with issues that arise when adopting older children.

How To Get a Birth Certificate

 
 
 
 
 
March 24, 2008
By Danelle Karth
While it isn't hard to get a birth certificate after having a baby, it is important. In the United States, the birth certificate will be used often and needs to be gotten for many...

How To Support Someone Who Is Grieving

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
Sometimes it is difficult to support our friends when they lose someone to death. This article gives tips on what you should say and do as well as what you should not.

How To Cope with the Death of a Loved One

 
 
 
 
 
March 19, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
The death of a loved one is probably the hardest situation we deal with. Experiencing the death of a loved one does not make death any easier but you do learn different ways of...

How To Find and Use Pregnancy Support Belts

 
 
 
 
 
March 14, 2008
By Danelle Karth
Finding a support belt during pregnancy can be a very useful thing to do. These belts will help support your growing belly and ease back pain and tension.

How To Teach Your Baby Sign Language

 
 
 
 
 
March 12, 2008
By Laura Berg
Teaching your baby sign language is fun and easy, and the good thing is you don't need any prior knowledge of sign language to successfully sign with your baby! This article will...

How To Make Ukrainian Easter Eggs

 
 
 
 
 
March 10, 2008
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By Sylvie Leochko
Ukrainian Easter eggs have been a tradition for centuries. Each egg in fact represents best wishes for friends and neighbors, especially when you hand them out as gifts.

How To Deal with Nosy People

 
 
 
 
 
March 10, 2008
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By Sadaf Farooqi
They could be anyone, from your relative, neighbor, or housekeeper to the customer shopping next to you at the shop. Their questions put you off, but you don't have to let them...

How To Assess Your Relationship

 
 
 
 
 
March 6, 2008
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By Jeneva Nerge
This article will help one assess their relationship and make the decision whether or not it's worth staying together or is it time to break it off?

How To Use Merino Wool and Cotton in Baby Clothing

 
 
 
 
 
March 6, 2008
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By Trina Parker
This article details the importance of using the natural materials of Merino wool and cotton in newborn accessories and clothing. These materials are time-tested and are best...

How To Have a Loving Relationship

 
 
 
 
 
March 6, 2008
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By Sharon Watkins
Remember this "how to" is subjective. What works for one person may not work for all. I have been married for six years. Everyday I feel closer and closer to my husband....

How To Help Your Children Make Career Choices

 
 
 
 
 
March 4, 2008
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By Babajide Akinyele-Williams
One of the most critical decisions to be made in life is the choice of a career path. This article highlights the essential tips that parents need to guide their children into...

How To Pack an Emergency Bag for Your Wedding Day

 
 
 
 
 
March 4, 2008
By Amy Zognrah
Things to pack in an emergency bag for a wedding day. Things that might prevent a further emergency.

How To Survive as a Caretaker for the Elderly

 
 
 
 
 
March 4, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
Caring for an elderly person can be very stressful, time consuming, and expensive. It doesn't have to be that way if you follow these easy steps.

How To Be a Good Friend

 
 
 
 
 
February 28, 2008
By Emeka Otoba
Friendship is a mutual relationship. It involves a lot of sacrifice so if you are wondering why you don't seem to have any good friends, you should probably look inside. I mean...

How To Make Family Your Number One Priority

 
 
 
 
 
February 27, 2008
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By Ae Dechavez
Juggling the responsibilities of being wife, mother, and career woman is a tough act. So just how can you do it?

How To Create a Simple, Yet Warm and Loving Home

 
 
 
 
 
February 22, 2008
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By Ae Dechavez
“Home can be heaven on earth when it’s filled with love” as people say it. Here’s how to easily create a simple, yet warm and loving home.

How To Organize Your Home

 
 
 
 
 
February 22, 2008
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By Ae Dechavez
Sometimes you just have to work, work, work – even when you’ve already reached the comforts of your home. Good organization is one of the few things that make everything just...

How To Prepare School Lunches

 
 
 
 
 
February 22, 2008
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By Ae Dechavez
School lunch is an important meal. It provides the energy for your child to continue learning all throughout the day – so what your kids eat should be nutritious, tasty, portable,...

How To Manage Your Kitchen and Family Menu

 
 
 
 
 
February 21, 2008
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By Ae Dechavez
Being a working parent doesn’t mean completely leaving all kitchen and cooking responsibilities to the household help; it doesn’t mean frazzled weeks either. All it takes is...

How To Plan a Wedding

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2008
By LaShawn James
This page provides a list of resources you can use to learn about planning a wedding. There are links and brief excerpts from web sites, blogss, and articles about planning a wedding.

How To Ask Any Girl Out

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2008
By LaShawn James
This page provides a list of resources you can use to learn how to ask a girl out. There are links and brief excerpts from web sites and articles about asking a girl out.

How To Get Your Infant to Sleep

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2008
By Archana Iyer
This article tries to answer the universal question of whether rocking your baby to sleep the first few months would be habit forming. It also has a synopsis of the 'when' and...

How To Recognize the Signs of Abuse

 
 
 
 
 
February 19, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
The federal government has drastically cut funding for domestic violence in their 2009 budget, as if it were no longer important. Abuse cases are not declining and this article...

How To Amend a Will

 
 
 
 
 
February 18, 2008
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By C.V. Rajan
A will, once made, is not a rigid and irrevocable document. There are numerous reasons and circumstances that may trigger the need for changing a will and the procedure, fortunately,...

How To Teach Your Children to Become Informed Voters

 
 
 
 
 
February 18, 2008
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By Pat Montgomery
So many important issues face us each day in the United States and we need leaders who will best guide us through it. Our children, our hope for the future, had better understand...

How To Serve Your Sweetie Breakfast in Bed

 
 
 
 
 
February 8, 2008
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By Marion Cornett
Whether it be a weekend morning or a special occasion such as Valentine's Day, breakfast in bed always starts a day out right.

How To Change Misperceptions About You

 
 
 
 
 
February 7, 2008
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By Alexandra Castillo

How To Plan a Valentine's Day Wedding

 
 
 
 
 
February 6, 2008
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By Anneliese Bennett
So the question has been popped, the answer was yes, and then you made the decision to get married on what is considered to be one of the most romantic days of the year. Where...

How To Make a Scrapbook

 
 
 
 
 
February 6, 2008
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By Margaret Norton
A step by step article telling how to make a scrapbook sprinkled with personal experience. The unexpected benefits on family and family that come from scrapbooking.

How To Garden Safely with Children at Home or in School

 
 
 
 
 
February 5, 2008
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By Marilisa Sachteleben
Here are some safety considerations for plant care, gardening and botany lessons with children at home or in a school or classroom garden.

How To Plan Beach Wedding Ceremonies

 
 
 
 
 
February 5, 2008
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By Anneliese Bennett
Beach weddings can be romantic and special events. This How To Guide gives you handy tips on organizing everything from beach selection, wedding attire and flowers to receptions...

How To Identify Postpartum Depression

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2008
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By Sadaf Farooqi
Most new mothers are so weary and weepy after their baby is born, they don't even realize that they need help. If each woman and her close family members could learn to recognize...

How To Enhance Your Relationship with Anyone

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2008
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By Naveen Raju
No one wants to feel lonely, and men who have a big circle of friends and relatives tend to be happier than those who don't. Let's learn how to enhance your relationship with others....

How To Use a Fetal Doppler

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2008
By michelle wright
So you have bought or rented a fetal Doppler but are not sure how to use it? Follow the tips below for successful use of a fetal Doppler or baby heartbeat monitor.

How To Survive Valentine's Day When You're Single

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2008
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By Melissa S
Valentine's Day...is it just another name for "Singles' Awareness Day"? This article provides some ways for singles to spice up the heart-filled holiday.

How To Protect Your Baby from Group B Strep (GBS) Infection

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2008
By Lindsay Norris
What is Group B Streptococcus? Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a very common bacterium. It occurs naturally in many people, from babies to the elderly, and typically causes no...

How To Find Out if You Carry Group B Strep (GBS)

 
 
 
 
 
January 30, 2008
By Lindsay Norris
What is Group B Strep (GBS)? Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a very common bacterium. It occurs naturally in many people, from babies to the elderly, and typically causes no harm...

How To Handle the Walk of Shame

 
 
 
 
 
January 29, 2008
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By Melissa S
This article will help you survive the walk of shame the next time you find yourself trapped in what's-his-name's bed the morning after a great night out. Maybe the night was a...

How To Organize Your Hen Weekend

 
 
 
 
 
January 29, 2008
By Jen Wallace
Follow these steps to ensure that you remember all that there is to remember when organizing your Hen Weekend. Don't forget your boyfriend's mother, remember that Kate and Jess...
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