"My kids' fighting drives me crazy! It's usually over some extremely important issue, like who gets to use the red Lego piece. (Never mind that there are 15 more just like it in the box!) I get so tired of the yelling, screaming and threatening – not to mention what goes on between the kids! Please, I beg you, give me some ideas to put an end to this bickering." Read more.

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Meat Loaf with Ricotta
Chicken Breasts with Broccoli Pesto
Fall Vegetable Medley
Potato, Rice and Sausage Soup
Chocolate Meringue Pie

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