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Interpersonal relationships are a vital part of everyday life. We know relationships aren’t perfect, but we can help guide you through advice on how to fix common issues, things you should and shouldn’t say to the people in your life, and, of course, roundups of funny cartoons and quotes to remind you that laughter can be the best medicine.

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The 10 Silliest Snow Day Superstitions You Believed as a Kid

Remember when a snow day meant sledding followed by hot chocolate and a cartoon binge? No wonder we would try...


16 Easy Easter Crafts That Kids Can Make with Stuff Around the House

These Easter crafts for kids are easy to make—even for preschoolers. And the best part is that they use items...


40 Years After Falling for a Girl, He Finally Got to Be with Her

A lovesick teenager gets the girl—
40 years later.


I Broke Up with My Fiancé Over Election Conspiracy Theories

While this woman could put up with some degree of differences, too much got to be too much. Plus: What...


The Problem with Birthday Balloons No One Talks About

If you think that balloons are just a bit of harmless fun, think again. Find out the serious risks they...


34 Little Life Skills Everyone Needs to Be a Grown-Up

If you're going to be "adulting," you'll need to have mastered this set of essential life skills.


26 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Stage of a Relationship

Is your heart racing just thinking about Valentine's Day gifts? Whether you've just started dating or have been together for...


The Most to Least Trustworthy Zodiac Signs

Find out which zodiac signs will be there for you in a pinch and which ones might not show up...

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This Is What School Was Like 100 Years Ago

Your great- (or great-great) grandparents really did have to walk five miles in the snow to get to school! Here's...


What Is Mercury Retrograde, and How Will It Affect You?

Here's exactly what happens when Mercury is in retrograde


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25 Facts You Learned in School That Are No Longer True

You don't want your kids to think you're a dinosaur—bring your knowledge up to date with these new facts.


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The Real Reasons You’re Attractive, According to Science

Your mother was right: Looks really aren't everything. Attraction is more about chemistry than cosmetics.


5 Tips to Help You Quiet the Chronic Complainer in Your Life

Talking to a Debbie Downer can stress you out, but with the right tools you can lighten the mood...


15 Easy and Festive Crafts to Make with Your Kids This Hanukkah

Eight crazy nights of Menorahs, dreidels, and Stars of David!


A Teacher Told Her Students to Draw What They Were Thankful for—This Was One Student’s Moving ...

As this teacher learned, some of the most moving lessons are taught by students.


My Best Friend Scammed Me Out of $92,000, Forcing Me into Bankruptcy

She swindled me out of $92,000, forcing me into bankruptcy and destroying my once sunny outlook. But I finally...


13 Things You Should Probably Skip at the Dollar Store

You're at the dollar store for a quick purchase when you come across what seems like a good deal—but looks...

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Heartwarming Stories of Teachers Who Changed Their Students’ Lives

Good educators share knowledge. 
Great ones make an impression that stays in their students’ hearts forever.


How to Respond When Someone Makes a Racist Comment

When it comes to racism, silence can be deafening—and even deadly. Try these approaches if you're having trouble figuring out...


8 Children’s Nursery Rhymes That Are Actually Racist

Can a catchy little rhyme really be that problematic? Yes—and it’s one way racism was inextricably woven into American life....


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25 Spooky, Silly Halloween Books for Kids

Boo! Read these adorable books with your kiddos to get the whole family in the Halloween spirit.


How Pink and Blue Became the “Girl” and “Boy” Baby Colors

Pink was once considered to be for boys (seriously)!


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12 Homeschooling Cartoons Every Parent Will Relate to Right Now

A lot of parents around the world had to learn how to become teachers overnight. Sometimes, the only way to...

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The Real Reason the School Year Doesn’t Start in January

This year, going back to school is fraught with challenges and personal decisions. But while we're on the subject, isn’t...


8 Compliments You Seriously Need to Stop Giving to Your Kids

You may think you're building up kids' self-esteem, but you may be unintentionally setting them up to struggle. Here's what...


This Is Why Grandparents Day Was Never Meant to Be a Commercial Holiday

The holiday falls on Sunday, September 13 this year. Read this before you rush out to buy a cheesy card.


15 Funny Things Only First-Time Grandparents Can Relate To

It's okay to admit that you might sympathize a little too much with your daughter's growing belly.


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Why Do We Eat Birthday Cake?

Hint: It has to do with the Ancient Greeks!


14 Crazy Facts About Earth You Never Learned in School

The planet is almost 25,000 miles around and 4.54 billion years old, and humans are still discovering some of the...