The new dating game: when you're a single mom, love and sex get more complicated

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Single mothers joining the dating scene find that love and sex are no longer as simple. Their children should be considered in every decision that they make, be it a sleepover or displays of affection. The most important thing, however, is for them to continually assure children of their presence and their love.

Dating (Social customs), Single mothers

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'I hate you!'(when children use these words)

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Advice is given for dealing with children who respond to punishment by saying 'I hate you!' It is suggested that parents learn to calm down before reacting, verify the child's feelings, explain that saying the word 'hate' is hurtful, suggest other words that they can use, not cave in, and make a peace offering.

United States, Children, Child behavior, Child rearing, Children and adults, Adult-child relations

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Candy, Flowers,...a vacuum cleaner?

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Practicality is a virtue on all days except Valentine's Day. A divorcee comments on receiving a vacuum cleaner from her ex. Other bad ideas are a cheap drugstore wristwatch, a giant cookie jar, and a Compound Archery Bow.

Column, Humor and anecdotes, Gifts, Married people, St. Valentine's Day

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