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5 Facts About Childbirth That People Don’t Discuss

Childbirth is one of those experiences you simply can’t reliably prepare for in advance.  Mothers-to-be everywhere routinely fill out complex birth plans and wish lists, only to find that when the time comes even the best plans don’t work out as expected. This can...

Keep Children Engaged at Birthday Parties

One of the biggest challenges of a children’s birthday party is maintaining a good level of engagement amongst the partygoers. Most children’s attention will wander at some time during a party, meaning that you have to set up activities and food in such a way as to...

Building a Better Student: Ignore the Calendar

It’s funny how we, as adults, look at the end of a calendar year. We tend to have two separate columns in our personal ledger: One that looks back at what we accomplished – or failed to accomplish – during the preceding twelve months, and another that is...

What Do Men Do With Gifts?

Yesterday I published a quick piece suggesting some gifts for husbands, and I couldn’t resist this infographic detailing what men actually do with the gifts we give them. (Hat tip to The Dollar Shave Club for this one.)  Click on the image to see a larger...

Great Gifts for the Husband in Your Life

It can be difficult to find the perfect gift for your husband, especially if he has a particular taste or doesn’t necessarily need any new toys. However, there are still several items that you can get him that he’ll be sure to need and appreciate for a...