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Second Time Around: How to Shine When Raising Your Children’s Children

According to recent research, the number of grandparents raising their grandchildren is on the rise: The Pew Charitable Trusts reported…

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Your Guide to On-Demand Services

All of a sudden, it seems like everything that used to require a phone call, a complicated planning process, or…

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A Grandparent’s Role With Grandchildren

Grandparenting can be a major source of fulfillment for you and your grandchild. But as with parenting, a grandparent's role…

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Winter Flooding: Know Your Risk and How to Prepare and Respond

When most people hear the word “flood," they think of rivers overflowing their banks in the springtime and of tropical…

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Ice Jam Floods: What Causes Them and What To Do

A comprehensive guide to ice jams: what they are, when and how they are caused and how you can protect…

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New to Grandparenting? Here’s What You Need to Know

Grandparenting can be one of life's greatest joys. Whether you're a new or expecting grandparent, you're probably looking forward to…

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Stand up for Your Feet! Know the Basics of Good Foot Care

Feet are a complex body part. They represent 25% of all the bones in our body, together with the joints,…

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Shedding More Light on Daylight Saving Time

Although we dutifully adjust our lives for it twice a year, the whole “Spring forward, fall back” phenomenon can be…

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Tech Decluttering Your Home

Technology can make life more convenient and entertainment more accessible, as well as helping you connect with friends, family, and…

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Protect Your Special Gifts and Most Treasured Possessions

The most valuable possession that you own is probably your home. It’s also one of the most vulnerable. Weather accidents,…

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