15 Shocking Autism Statistics Worldwide You Probably Didn’t Know

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My ex-wife is a teacher who works with autistic kids, so while she is an expert about autism in the kids she has worked with over the years, we’ve both wondered what the autism statistics worldwide were and how they might differ. Autism statistics worldwide tell us that boys get autism 5 times more than … Read more

15 Best Tips on Eliminating Teenage Anxiety and Panic Attacks

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Struggling with teenage anxiety and panic attacks with your kids? If you’re a parent of a teen or soon-to-be-teen, I think you’ll agree with me when I say that our kids are getting moodier. They are getting more anxious and can panic more easily over seemingly simple things. It’s getting harder to tell if something … Read more

7 Best Tips on How to Reduce Cholesterol Levels Naturally

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Having spent over 2 decades as a leader in Whole Foods Market, I slowly became and expert not only on food, but overall wellness and natural remedies as well. This post is also my personal journey in lowering my cholesterol Looking for tips on how to reduce cholesterol levels quickly? I think you’ll agree with … Read more

9 Best Healthy Eating Habits For Children They Will Love

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Do you struggle with healthy eating habits for children?  How do we get our kids to eat healthier without a mutiny? Does healthier food cost more? If we occasionally let them eat whatever they want does that make us a bad parent? It can be hard to get your kids to eat healthily! I get … Read more

Gottman’s Four Horsemen & How They Can Lead You to Divorce

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My wife and I used to name call, yell, use profanity, and constantly criticize one another. Dr. John Gottman, the world’s leading marriage expert, calls refers to that behavior as Gottman’s Four Horsemen. Dr. John Gottman’s Four Horsemen refer to the 4 worst things couples can do to one another which can lead to divorce. … Read more

Can Marriage Counseling Help? (Cost, Insurance, Success Rates)

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We’ve all heard of marriage counseling, but we aren’t sure it will work. Back when my marriage was struggling, I wondered can marriage counseling help? Marriage counseling can help if both spouses are willing to go. Both spouses also need to be 100% honest in therapy, being willing to take ownership of their part in … Read more

Simple Form 9465 Instructions for Your IRS Payment Plan

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Can’t pay the taxes you owe this year? Set up an IRS Payment Plan with these simple form 9465 instructions! I think you’ll agree with me that worrying about taxes is incredibly stressful. Owing taxes is no fun.  I’ve been there.  Wondering when or if the IRS is going to come knocking is stressful. Hiding … Read more

5 Key Life Insurance Tips and Advice to Protect Your Family

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Looking for Life Insurance Tips and Advice? Life insurance tips and advice can be confusing. Whole Life. Term Insurance. Are those the only 2 types and is one better than the other? When should you buy life insurance and is there ever a time you don’t need it. There are a lot of questions. Most … Read more

Best Excel Household Budget Template for Your Best Year Yet!

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Looking for an Excel household budget template for your family? Are you struggling each month to pay bills? Maybe you’re behind on bills or have more bills than you do income. You’re left wondering where your money went each month instead of telling your dollars where to go? I get it! 8 years ago my … Read more