It is estimated that over 50% of Americans take a prescription medication on a daily basis. With the rising cost of prescription medications, it only makes sense to look for ways to save money on prescriptions. What follows is a list of ten things you can do to save money on prescription medications.
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http://thethriftynation.com/save-money-2/save-money-prescriptions/334
The cold and flu season is here in full force. With the changes in weather and cold temperatures, many of you may find yourself battling a variety of pesky bugs and viruses. Fortunately, there are a number of foods to add to your diet to help boost your immune system and give you a leg up. Don’t wait until you’re sick to starting eating these foods. Do it now!
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http://www.socialmoms.com/food/7-ways-to-fight-illness-with-these-immune-boosting-foods
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What to Say to Help Them Feel Safe and Secure
At a difficult time like this in our nation's history, parents all over this country-and the world-are wondering, "What do I tell my kids about this? What do I do?"
Children have an incredible capacity for strength, and parents can play a powerful role in helping their children cope with horribly difficult events. Here are some practical guidelines...
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http://www.loveandlogic.com/pages/tragedy.html
Did you know that each year, more than 1.2 million children ages 5 and under are unintentionally poisoned? Whether it's medication on your dresser, cleaning supplies under your kitchen sink, cosmetics in your bathroom or carbon monoxide from gas appliances in your home, you can take simple steps to keep your kids safe.
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http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/safety-spotlight/poison-prevention-week
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A heartfelt Q&A posted by a concerned parent and the thought felt answer posted by Patty Wipfler. Enjoy!
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http://www.handinhandparenting.org/news/191/64/Can-I-Have-a-Hug-Helping-Children-with-Hello-and-Goodbye
In today’s society it is hard for an grown adult to have high self esteem, so imagine what it is like for a child. Bombarded by images on television, in magazines, billboards as well as the radio that very few people can live up to. It is important that we are teaching our children how to like who they are as people. Liking yourself is what self esteem is.
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http://www.more4kids.info/658/tips-for-self-esteem
The much-talked about, oft-debated documentary looks at the problem of bullying in schools from the perspective of five kids and their families, mostly from small towns. Two of the families included have lost children to suicide as a result of bullying. The stories are powerful and not only look at the problem through the victims’ eyes, but also offer some solutions for how society should deal with bullying. The film opened in New York and Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago and opened in 50 additional cities yesterday.
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http://m.wired.com/geekdad/2012/04/bully-movie-2