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Family Fundamentals: What kids really mean when you hear 'I'm bored' (for July 2006)
July 12, 2006 Summer is only half over, but my kids are driving me crazy with "I'm bored." Whenever I suggest something, it's not good enough. Any ideas? Nearly every parent can relate. From "I'm bored" to "There� ...
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Family Fundamentals: Now is Time to Give Your Relationship a Tune-Up
January 20, 2006 Family Fundamentals January 2006 My husband and I have been married seven years, and we think we have a pretty good marriage. But it might be time for a ââ¬Åtune-up.ââ¬Â Any suggestions? It might be comforting to know that most coup ...
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Family Fundamentals: Parents still have influence as kids become teenagers (for August 2006)
August 11, 2006 I've heard that by the time a child is a teen-ager, friends have more influence on their behavior and development than parents. Is that true? Not quite. Research indicates that during adolescence, the influence of friends and peers do ...
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Family Fundamentals: Pets can be a mixed bag for older Americans (for May 2006)
May 8, 2006 Editor: May is Older Americans Month. For more information, see the U.S. Administration on Aging's Web site at http://www.aoa.gov. Iââ¬â¢m in my late 60s, I live alone, and Iââ¬â¢m thinking about adopting a dog. Some family members ...
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Family Fundamentals: Bankruptcy Still an Option Even Under New Rules (for October 2005)
October 13, 2005 I was laid off last week and have no prospects yet. Iââ¬â¢ve heard the bankruptcy laws have changed. If I canââ¬â¢t get ahead soon, will I still be able to file? The changes in bankruptcy law, effective Oct. 17, change the rules on ...
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Family Fundamentals: Do Your Homework When You Invest for Retirement (August 2005)
August 12, 2005 Editor: Family Fundamentals is a new monthly question-and-answer column on family issues. To get a black and white or color logo to use with the column, e-mail me at filipic.3@osu.edu and let me know what format you need.--Martha Filipic I ...
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Family Fundamentals: Don't bust the budget: Occasional expenses can add up (for September 2006)
September 15, 2006 Note to subscribers: My apologies. I inadvertantly attached the wrong file to the column I distributed this morning. This version contains the correct attachment. My wife and I have a budget. On paper, we should be saving $200-400 a mon ...
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Family Fundamentals: Happy Holidays? Cope with Stress, Tension
November 8, 2005 Iââ¬â¢m dreading the holidays. Something always happens and I usually become very upset. Is there anything I can do to de-stress and actually enjoy myself this year? First, youââ¬â¢re not alone. The holiday ââ¬Åbluesââ¬Â often ...
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Family Fundamentals: Keep your finances in mind when vacation planning (for June 2006)
June 21, 2006 Weââ¬â¢re planning a summer family vacation, but money is tighter than I anticipated and I donââ¬â¢t want to put too much on credit. Any ideas to save money? Good for you for thinking ahead. Itââ¬â¢s smart to plan ahead so your vaca ...
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Electric Truck Turns OSU Arboretum Even Greener
October 21, 2010 WOOSTER, Ohio ââ¬â Ken Cochran has gone electric. The program director of Ohio State Universityââ¬â¢s Secrest Arboretum in northeast Ohio has switched to a battery-powered truck for his daily work. Cochranââ¬â¢s Mag Internatio ...