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7 Ways That Your Kid Is a Brat—And How Calm Parents Deal With It
Even the most angelic of kids can sometimes be a brat. Here, from the book 'Your Kid's a Brat and...
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10 Ways You Abuse Your Eyeglasses Without Even Knowing
Even with insurance, eyeglasses can be pricey. Here’s how to keep them in good shape and make them last.
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7 Magic Phrases to Help You Nail Public Speaking
These sayings will bring your next presentation from meh to memorable.
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The One Magical Text Message Guaranteed to Improve Anyone’s Day
If you really want to make someone feel appreciated, there's a simple, 12-word text message that will instantly boost their...
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You’ve Got This: Mental Tricks to Feel in Control When Everything Is Going Wrong
You can’t control everything in life, but you do have a say in your own actions. When you feel like...
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7 Simple Makeup Tips to Make Your Eyes Pop
Here are secrets to big, bold eyes!
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Why Forgetting Their Anniversary Was the Best Thing This Couple Ever Did
This couple's "every-other-year" anniversary rule is the best idea ever.
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8 Ways Successful People Criticize Others Without Offending Them
No hurt feelings necessary.
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13 Things Your Hairstyle Could Reveal About Your Personality
First impressions are important. Here are some clues your hairstyle could provide.
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Feeling Lonely? 17 Little Things You Can Do to Connect With Others
Loneliness can be as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, not to mention the mental and...
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This Grandson’s Eulogy for His Grandmother Will Touch Your Heart and Make You Long for Yours
"It didn’t take much to make her happy—a phone call, a card, a visit, or a kiss before saying good...
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9 Brilliant Ways a Laundry Basket Can Organize Your Life
You and your plastic laundry basket are about to become attached at the hip.
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Warning: You Will Want to Adopt an Orphaned Baby Squirrel After Reading This
Our children learned to cherish life, no matter how small, by caring for an orphan baby squirrel.
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11 Creative Outdoor Date Ideas to Use This Summer
Enjoy the summer weather with your partner by taking date night outside.
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28 Little Things You Can Do Right Now to Make Your Marriage Happier
It's not diamonds and flowers that make a marriage, but the little things—and taking these small, simple steps over time...
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This Photo of a Two-Year-Old Feeding Kittens From a Tiny Milk Bottle Is Proof That Love Is Innate
You'll want to bottle-feed kittens after seeing this sweet photo.
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15 Body Language Mistakes You Make During Job Interviews
The majority of our communication comes from body language. Here's how to avoid sending the wrong message—and sabotaging your job...
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I Was Afraid to Tell My Grandmother I Was Gay. Her Reaction Left Me Speechless.
For years, I lived in fear that my conservative grandmother would discover I was gay. Once she did, the reality...
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How to Always Win Ringtoss and Other Notoriously Tricky Carnival Games
Carnival games are rigged even harder than slot machines, but not every game is equally unfair.
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A $300,000 Mistake: How Amy Fell for an Online Dating Scam
She gave him her heart—and he took $300,000 from her. A terrifying account of a real-life romance scam.
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The Most Annoying Dining Habits, According to Science
That’s it, you insist. Your friend has ruined a night out for the last time! But before you make a...
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Marriage Advice for Newlyweds That Every Couple Should Read
A good marriage doesn’t just happen. Experts, real-life newlyweds, and seasoned married couples share 10 surprising secrets to create a...
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14 Things Science Can Teach You About Forgiveness
How forgiveness makes you healthier, who needs it most, and which offenses are hardest to get over.
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9 Weird Ways Pencils Changed the World
Why pencils are yellow, who drank graphite-infused wine, Hemingway's pointy little secret to great writing, and more.
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11 Early Reading Habits That Make Young Kids Love Books
How parents read to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers can have a huge impact on how much they love reading and...
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27 Classic Children’s Book Quotes Every Adult Needs To Hear
"All grown-ups were once children... but only a few of them remember it."
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Upgrade a Supermarket Bouquet: 9 Tricks to Make Cheap Flowers Look Expensive
Procrastinated again? Here, how to quickly turn a last-minute flower gift into a beautiful arrangement.
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Protect an Older Loved One From a Money Scam: 8 Savvy Steps to Know
One in five people over the age of 65 are victims of financial exploitation. Here’s how to make sure your...
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9 Things All Good Listeners Do During Daily Conversations
Communication is crucial in this high-stress, high-speed, and high-tech world. Sometimes amid all that’s going on, we forget to really...