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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...


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.


7 Magic Phrases to Help You Nail Public Speaking

These sayings will bring your next presentation from meh to memorable.


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...


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...


7 Simple Makeup Tips to Make Your Eyes Pop

Here are secrets to big, bold eyes!


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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13 Things Your Hairstyle Could Reveal About Your Personality

First impressions are important. Here are some clues your hairstyle could provide.


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...


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...


9 Brilliant Ways a Laundry Basket Can Organize Your Life

You and your plastic laundry basket are about to become attached at the hip.


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.


11 Creative Outdoor Date Ideas to Use This Summer

Enjoy the summer weather with your partner by taking date night outside.


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...


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.


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...

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...


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.


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...


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.

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.


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."


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...


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...