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Best Friends

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As a parent, I am so grateful for Hailey’s friends. As a single parent I am doubly grateful. It’s so important to talk to your kids, but that doesn’t mean our kids always talk to us. They need friends to talk to, friends who sympathize and understand. All we can do is hope they make good choices with those friends so they are not being given hurtful advice. I have been so lucky; Hailey has had some amazing friends. Girls and boys that I love to have around. She met her best friend on the first day of kindergarten and … Continue reading →

Shared Genetics May Influence Your Choice of Friends

Have you ever had a friend that you were so close with that you thought of that friend as part of your family? Ever wondered why you feel this way? It turns out there may be genetic markers that you, and your closest friends, share. This suggests that we unconsciously select friends based on genetic traits. It’s best when friendships happen naturally. You meet someone who you just “click with”. The two of you might share some common interests such as a love of movies, or an interest in gardening. However, it is not only the shared interest that has … Continue reading →