The One Where We Learned Life Lessons from "Friends"

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Over the course of a decade, the cast of Friends not only made us laugh, they taught us valuable life lessons along the way. Take a look.

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Dear Moms, We Are Dropping Serious Cash on Toys

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This year, the smart/connected toy market will hit 2.8 billion. Toymakers can thank moms for that. Here's what we buy and how we buy it.

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Thank You, Harper Lee

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Thank you, Harper Lee. She leaves an amazing legacy for us, and the millions of kids who read "To Kill a Mockingbird" every year.

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Teaching Bystander Empathy is Most Effective Anti-Bullying Program

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Study shows that if we want to effectively reduce bullying, we need to teach the bystanders to be empathetic.

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“You think it can’t happen here. Let me tell you a story about ‘here’.”

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"R U OK?," he asked. "I love U guys," 16-year-old Emily messaged back. That was the last time her parents would hear from her.

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My Facebook Addiction Started With Curiosity

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Consciously or not, we make a choice to give something up every time we log onto Facebook. What that something is might surprise you.

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Links We Love This Week (2/19/16)

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You’ve been busy this week. Here’s our round up of the interesting parts of the internet.

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This Video of Kylo Ren Playing Flaming Bagpipes Will Make You Happy

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Get yourself a fresh cup of coffee, watch this ridiculous video, and power through the rest of your day like the CHAMPION YOU ARE.

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These Toys Will Turn Your Kid Into the Next Tony Stark

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So your kid wants to be a superhero? Here are some cool tech toys to get her started.

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Boys’ Attitudes Toward Sex Impacts the Kind of Father They’ll Be

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Attitudes and behaviors of teen boys and young men impact the likeliness of becoming a teen or nonresident father.

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Designing Notabli’s Automatic Photo Books

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A conversation with Notabli's design team about Automatic Photo Books, a new concept in photo printing designed for the unique needs of parents.

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Introducing Automatic Photo Books for Notabli

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Making photo books of your kids’ moments shouldn’t be a chore. Notabli automatically sends a beautiful hardcover book every 50 photos.

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Epic Video of Dinosaur Riding Prancing Horse is the Best

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C'mon, just trust me. You're gonna love this.

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Why Parents Need to be Cautious About Kik

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What is Kik? And is it safe for our kids?

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19 Ways to Include Your Kids in Your Wedding

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Over 50% of families are remarried. Many couples face wedding planning with kids in tow. Here's how to let them join in and feel included in the big day.

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Shifting Gears to Fully Appreciate the Gift

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I'm embarrassed to admit that it sometimes makes me angry and irritable to have to shift gears from work to family.

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Is Sugar as Toxic for Baby's Mind as Abuse?

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The impact of sugar consumption on baby's brain development could be on par with exposure to extreme stress and abuse.

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Homemaker Hacks for the Cleaning Impaired

by Carrie Howe

I hate cleaning. There, I said it. But I also love organization. Here are homemaking hacks for the cleaning impaired (like me).

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7 Ways Good Mom Friends Are Like Sports Coaches

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Lately I started to notice similarities between the moms I love and my favorite high school coaches.

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Which Grammy Nominated Songs Do You Actually Understand? Take This Quiz!

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We clearly don't understand the meaning behind these Grammy nominated songs. But hey, maybe you do! Take our quiz!

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Study: Raising a Kid Harder on Your Immune System Than Severe Stomach Flu

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Parenting is one of the most severe environmental challenges anyone puts themselves through. It even radically rewires the immune system.

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New Research from Sweden: Infants Should Sleep in Their Own Bed to Reduce Risk of SIDS

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Sudden infant death syndrome is among the scariest things new parents fear. New research finds that infants should sleep in their own beds to reduce risks.

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7 Reasons Why this Alaskan Man Dancing to Alicia Keys is How to Win Life

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To win at life, you gotta dance like no one's watching. Or, like everyone's watching.

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Children Need Space For Creativity

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Our kids don’t need expensive toys or an abundance of extracurricular activities. They need to explore their interests through play and creativity.

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