Expert advice for tricky situations

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  Answering tough kid questions

  Job loss, divorce, disease — they're difficult topics to discuss with anyone, but with kids, special finesse is required. Here, the smart scripts to use
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  The real reasons men shut down

  Chalk up throwing his pants on the floor, screaming at the quarterback like a bad pass is a personal insult, and never remembering to buy milk to the fact that he's a guy. What we can't understand is how to get him to talk when you most need him. So we asked real men and the experts to help us understand what's really going on inside when the lines of communication go radio silent.
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  Marriage counselors: 'The trickiest relationship issues we've ever solved'

  It used to be cheating, parenting styles, and money management, but now a whole new crop of issues is plaguing married couples. But, it turns out, with some sound counseling, they're actually way easier to solve.
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  5 things you shouldn't tell your child

  A stupid lie ruins your credibility, but a smart one keeps the kids happy and healthy. You know to stick to the truth, but here's where it pays to be creative.
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  Talking with your teen about sex, drugs and money

  It's not easy having discussions about sticky subjects like sex and drugs with your teen. Fear not - our expert advice will get you through the toughest conversations.
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  5 tips on talking to kids about scary news

  Strategies for talking with your kids about the bad stuff that happens in the world.
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  Big conversations to have as newlyweds

  The biggest questions newlyweds face, and how to deal.