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Make them feel the passion that surges through your veins.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://quotations.about.com/b/2013/05/20/what-to-say-on-graduation-day.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://quotations.about.com/b/2013/05/20/what-to-say-on-graduation-day.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 19:10:37 +0000 2013-05-20T19:10:37Z http://quotations.about.com/b/2013/05/20/what-to-do-on-memorial-day.htm <p>If beaches and barbecues are in your Memorial Day itinerary, wait a bit. There is more to Memorial Day than a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://quotations.about.com/od/holidaysandspecialdays1/a/summerquo.htm">summer</a> holiday plan. Take this opportunity to introduce your kids to a patriotic <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://quotations.about.com/od/famousquotes/a/FamousAmericanQuotes.htm">America</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://quotations.about.com/b/2013/05/20/what-to-do-on-memorial-day.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://quotations.about.com/b/2013/05/20/what-to-do-on-memorial-day.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 18:10:35 +0000 2013-05-20T18:10:35Z http://quotations.about.com/b/2013/05/20/salute-the-fallen-heroes-this-memorial-day.htm <p>The next time you are sitting in the comfort of your home and family, spare a thought for those brave soldiers who risk their life for one cause -- your security.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://quotations.about.com/b/2013/05/20/salute-the-fallen-heroes-this-memorial-day.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://quotations.about.com/b/2013/05/20/salute-the-fallen-heroes-this-memorial-day.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 12:22:45 +0000 2013-05-20T12:22:45Z http://quotations.about.com/b/2013/05/17/bonding-with-dad-brings-the-family-closer.htm <p>Many parents opt for the "good cop, bad cop" strategy to control their kids' behavior. 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While watching a crazy family scene, my older son exclaimed, "That's just like our family." His comment got me thinking. Are we a crazy family? Or is craziness common with every family?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://quotations.about.com/b/2013/05/17/make-family-time-interesting-with-funny-family-quotes.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://quotations.about.com/b/2013/05/17/make-family-time-interesting-with-funny-family-quotes.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 15:29:00 +0000 2013-05-17T15:29:00Z http://quotations.about.com/b/2013/05/14/salute-your-national-heroes-on-armed-forces-day.htm <p>The United States will celebrate <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/a/armedfday.htm">Armed Forces Day</a> on May 18, 2013. It is a day to honor the men and women who served in the army. All five armed services &#160;-- Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard -- will be honored for their contribution to the nation. Barbecues, parades, and various forms of celebrations will mark the day.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://quotations.about.com/b/2013/05/14/salute-your-national-heroes-on-armed-forces-day.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://quotations.about.com/b/2013/05/14/salute-your-national-heroes-on-armed-forces-day.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 15:56:25 +0000 2013-05-14T15:56:25Z http://quotations.about.com/b/2013/05/10/mothers-day-surprises.htm <p>You can't blame me if I get a bit greedy every year on Mother's Day. Each year, my <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://quotations.about.com/od/stagesoflife/a/kidsayings.htm">kids</a> outshine themselves in pampering me. When they were really young, they made me beautiful handmade Mother's Day cards. As they got smarter and more skilled, their gifts became more creative. 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