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    Transitioning to Preschool

    by Kristi Collins, C.D.// Starting preschool can be one of the most exciting times in your child’s life, as well as one of the most anxious — for your child and for you as a parent. Here are a few tips to help both of you have a less stressful transition from home to preschool.   […]

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    Tips for new moms

    by Hallie Waldrep// Preparing for a new baby is a life changing experience, but it can also be very stressful! Here are a few gentle reminders and tips to help ease the transition. 1. Babies are simplistic. While there are many wonderful products available on the baby market, many are optional. If you don’t have […]

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    Redefining motherhood

    by Myrna Beth Haskell// My daughter and I were lounging by the fire pit talking about college, friendships, what holds a marriage together, and world peace. It suddenly hit me. The beautiful, young woman beside me — tanned from her summer job as a lifeguard and a s’mores sandwich in hand — was all grown […]

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    Married Entrepreneurs Beth and Tony Swigris: Keeping L-O-V-E at home and in business

    By Elaine Stevens//   They met and worked together for a South Florida restaurant group in 1991. Today Beth and Tony Swigris are their own restaurant bosses in Gulfport, Mississippi. The 21-year married entrepreneurs operate two popular downtown eateries: Tony’s Brick Oven Pizzeria and SeaGrapes Wine Café. “You have to love this business,” says Beth, […]

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    Is college worth it?

    by Lee Rogers A lagging economy and skyrocketing university costs leave many Americans asking, “Is college the right choice for me?” To know the answer, you will need to understand the costs and benefits of a university degree and learn more about planning and saving for college. The decision about whether or not to attend […]

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    It had to be you … Knowing when you have found THE one

    “Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along.” These words are among the myriad of spiritually romantic writings by 13th century poet, mystic, and theologian, Rumi. Others have expressed it over the centuries in song and sonnet, but how does finding the perfect one for you relate in today’s romantic environment? Introductions […]

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