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7 Reasons Why Forums are a Beautiful Thing

November 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Over the past year, I have connected with several forums related to elder care, aging, or care giving. The most emotionally difficult, yet fulfilling, forum relates to care giving. I also belong to several forums regarding freelance writing and blogging.
Here are seven reasons you should consider joining a forum in your particular area of interest.

Members can use [...]

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Children Safer with Grandparents According to Study

November 5th, 2008 · No Comments

This is a little off-topic for this site, but there is a growing number of grandparents who are caring for their grandchildren, and apparently that may be the safest place for at risk children.
According to a study published in the November 2008 issue of Pediatrics, when children are cared for by their grandmother, their risk [...]

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