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    Books for teenagers

    Can you guys recommend me any good fantasy books for teenagers? I'm looking for some series like "The Twilight Saga" and "The Hunger Games" for my niece, who is very fond of teen literature.
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    Respecting the child's privacy

    I read an article about how stepparents disrespect their stepchildren's privacy by pushing for too much intimacy, in an attempt to bond. You know, like the moments when the child says (s)he needs some alone time, a stepdad might insist to do something fun together, go to an amusement park, see a...
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    Family counselling

    Do you think that family counselling can help a couple take a decision regarding the divorce? Can professional therapy, with a psychiatrist, actually help two people get along within a marriage? Do you know any couples who changed their mind regarding the divorce after family counselling?
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    Kids suggesting the divorce ?

    My brother told me about one of his Russian colleagues, who decided to divorce after his 10-year-old daughter suggested to him and his wife. They used to not get along at all, and they argued on a daily basis. Apparently, this put a lot of stress on their daughter. She seemed to be more mature...
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    Children and technology

    I was wondering: how are you with the latest technology? Children nowadays (mostly boys, but sometimes girls as well) are fascinated by computers, smartphones, tablets and all sort of other gadgets that they can see in the media... Do you teach your children about technology, or do they catch...
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    How many sweets should chidren eat?

    Do parents nowadays control the amount of sweets their children eat? My son likes candy as much as most kids, but one of my sister's daughters is crazy about sweets. She could eat cookies, pudding and any other dessert instead of the actual meal. My sister has seriously considered taking her to...
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    Did she have moods during pregnancy?

    I've heard that moods during pregnancy differ from person to person. Some women are really moody, and alternate between grumpiness and exuberance, while others don't have any moods at all. My wife has her share of moods in the third trimester, but she did her best to keep them under control...
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    Prejudgments against stay at home fathers

    Don't you get tired sometimes about all these prejudgments against stay at home fathers? There are some people who simply can't understand that we don't live in the middle ages anymore, that the man of the house can take care of the baby just as well as the mother can, and that women have been...
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