Interpersonal Edge: To tackle big tasks, use the 5 minute solution

 

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Content Agency
 
  Q. My job has numerous large projects that I never get a chance to tackle. I can’t seem to carve out enough time to get any one complicated assignment done. Do you have a strategy for getting large projects done when you are overwhelmed with daily demands?

 

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The Kid’s Doctor: Not all earaches require antibiotics

  By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com
 
   Parents are so SICK of their children being SICK and I must agree … it is time for everyone to stop coughing and sniffling and get well. And that means fewer ear infections, as well.

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Excuse me, are you listening? 14-24

  Dear Readers,

 
Recently, I had an interaction that really changed the way that I look at things. The original post regarding this was on Facebook but I did not go into detail like I will do now. Social media is for short messages, which is why I like it. However, I love writing so I decided to take this piece and give it the detail that it deserves:

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Driving in Winter Wonderland Takes Preparation

  After two of the worst winters ever in many parts of the country, the Car Care Council suggests that motorists take a little extra time now to make sure their vehicles are prepared for the unexpected when weather arrives.

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“I Love My Child…But Sometimes I Can’t Stand Him!

 

Photo by dreamstine 

By James Lehman, MSW

 
You’d do anything for your child, but you feel guilty about admitting the truth, even to yourself—sometimes you don’t like him very much. It’s a secret that many parents of acting-out kids share, but rarely confess to anyone. James Lehman explains how dealing with a difficult child can take its toll on the parent-child relationship, and he gives you some practical advice on how to handle it.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS: Financial Checklist: Post-Divorce Tips

 

Provided by Sara Frank-Hepfer

 
If you’re recently divorced, it’s normal to worry about your financial situation. Settling into a new financial life will take time, but here are some tips that may help.

 

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Trice named gospel choir director at Olivet College

 OLIVET, MI —  La’Rae Trice has been named gospel choir director at Olivet College, according to an announcement from Maria Davis, Ph.D., provost and dean of the college.

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TAX SOLUTIONS: Tips on Choosing a Tax Preparer for 2015 Tax Season

 

By A.J. Gross

 
As with any major decision in life, you should choose your tax preparer wisely. Paying taxes is a serious matter, so it’s important where you choose to have your tax return prepared. While you only need to file your taxes once each spring, you can save yourself from any last minute stress by spending time now to find the right tax professional to prepare your tax return.

 

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