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Sugar rush myth debunked again

Richard Aaron Wright — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:34:40 +0000

Parents who limit the sugar intake for their children to control behavior may have to rethink their strategy. The New York Times recently published an article debunking sugar rush myth and parents can’t believe it. However, the 1994 scientific data on the subject is fairly antiquated and relies on a smallish study of 25 children …

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33 signs your redneck baby will stay Republican

Richard Aaron Wright — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 19:19:46 +0000

Do you have a redneck baby? Will he or she become a Democrat or Republican when grown up? The following list of indicators and tests help to determine their future. There are ways to influence the outcome, but remember that children are typically geared toward Republican ways. Nonetheless, see the below list and decide what …

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Child poverty in America is a silver spoon everywhere else

Richard Aaron Wright — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:14:41 +0000

The Facebook post status read as follows: “I like child poverty in America. We would be considered rich anywhere else.” I happen to know the author carries a load of college debt. And here’s what a highschool friend living in Marietta, Georgia, posted in response: “Today my daughter complained that she didn’t want cereal for …

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Why a baby looks like an old man

Richard Aaron Wright — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:10:45 +0000

Said the little boy, “Sometimes I drop my spoon.” Said the little old man, “I do that too.” The little boy whispered, “I wet my pants.” “I do that too,” laughed the little old man. Said the little boy, “I often cry.” The old man nodded, “So do I.” “But worst of all,” said the …

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Planning your own funeral for your kids

Richard Aaron Wright — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:47:43 +0000

Pondering your own death is about as unpleasant as it gets. But planning your own funeral for your kids might be the biggest favor you’ll do for them (other than leaving them a good inheritance). While there’s much one can do to get your will ready, your documented funeral requests, living will, organ donation requests …

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Should we ban Halloween costumes?

Richard Aaron Wright — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:40:13 +0000

Is it right to ban Halloween costumes because of a few clown sightings in South Carolina and across the country? These states recently saw a series of “Evil Clown” sightings where children were being taunted by the elusive and not-so-jolly carnival pretenders. We get it, malicious or dangerous activities while dressed up are unacceptable. But …

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My toddler says she wants us to repeal hb2 so I can change her diaper

Richard Aaron Wright — Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:23:53 +0000

But because public bathrooms are the battlefields where the fight against discrimination has long been waged, more of us are becoming aware of the greater impact bathroom laws are playing in this country’s struggle for equal rights. For this reason we should press for acceptance for those who cross gender lines when using bathrooms, an …

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5 ways to answer when my child asks why?

Richard Aaron Wright — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:20:14 +0000

Children ask why because it gives them power. When my child asks WHY? I don’t dismiss it as attention deficit disorder. I have a list of responses to offer. But first, let’s admit the annoyance that comes with serial askers-why children: Louis C. K. offers the funniest reality on the challenges of having to answer …

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Where to get cash for vaccinations

Jay Romero — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 18:59:41 +0000

My daughter is up to date for all her shots. We don’t have insurance, so I forked over the money on my own. As soon as my daughter’s pediatrician mentions a needed vaccine, I tell him to move forward with it. Obviously, I’m on the side of parents who get their kids vaccinated. It’s also …

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Safe pregnancy headache remedies

Samantha Lieberman — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 14:16:03 +0000

One of the hardest things a woman goes through while pregnant is pain. Safe pregnancy headache remedies are here, however. Don’t suffer needlessly. The number and types of pregnancy headaches vary between moms. So does the level of pain expecting moms will endure. Some women are stoic while others are wimps. I was a wimp. …

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