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Parents, are you overindulging your kid? This 4-question test can help you find out
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Parents, are you overindulging your kid? This 4-question test can help you find out

Giving in to your kid too much can be harmful to their development. Take the 'Test of Four' to examine your relationship with your child — then find out how to say 'no' and enforce rules that stick.

Parents, are you overindulging your kid? This 4-question test can help you find out

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We've heard we need more fiber in our diets. Here are 8 easy tips for getting there
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We've heard we need more fiber in our diets. Here are 8 easy tips for getting there

NPR's Maria Godoy is a self-proclaimed fiber fanatic. She explains how to add fiber to your diet (munch on popcorn!) and provides a grocery list of high-fiber foods that you can print out at home.

We've heard we need more fiber in our diets. Here are 8 easy tips for getting there

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Sweet, gooey poop and a taste for grapes: 7 wild facts about the spotted lanternfly
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Sweet, gooey poop and a taste for grapes: 7 wild facts about the spotted lanternfly

An entomologist shares surprising insights about the invasive bug, which is wreaking havoc on crops and trees across 14 U.S. states. Plus: A poster with our facts that you can print out at home.

Sweet, gooey poop and a taste for grapes: 7 wild facts about the spotted lanternfly

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The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know

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The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know

Updated versions of the mRNA vaccines roll out this week. Experts say they offer good protection against current COVID variants. Who should get them, and when's the best time to roll up your sleeve?

The new COVID boosters are coming: Here's what you need to know

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If your spending is eating your savings, you might be experiencing 'lifestyle creep'
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If your spending is eating your savings, you might be experiencing 'lifestyle creep'

Making more money tends to lead to spending more money. It's a phenomenon known as "lifestyle creep." Paco de Leon, author of Finance for the People, shares advice on keeping your long-term financial goals in check and fending off the subconscious urge to automatically increase spending when your income increases.

If your spending is eating your savings, you might be experiencing 'lifestyle creep'

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Wolfing down your meals? Here's how to slow down and eat more mindfully
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Wolfing down your meals? Here's how to slow down and eat more mindfully

Lilian Cheung, a mindful eating lecturer at Harvard, shares helpful tips on how to slow down while eating — including saying 'The 5 Contemplations' by Buddhist master Thích Nhất Hanh.

Wolfing down your meals? Here's how to slow down and eat more mindfully

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Dear Life Kit: My husband shuts down any time I try to talk about our finances
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Dear Life Kit: My husband shuts down any time I try to talk about our finances

I'm struggling to get my husband to make a family budget with me. Whenever the topic comes up, he completely gets defensive. How do I get him to talk to me about money?

Dear Life Kit: My husband shuts down any time I try to talk about our finances

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Don't 'get' art? You might be looking at it wrong
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Don't 'get' art? You might be looking at it wrong

Everyone can have a profound connection with a work of art. You just need the right mindset and attitude. Art professionals share tips on how to navigate museums and observe paintings and sculptures.

Don't 'get' art? You might be looking at it wrong

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Prenups aren't just for the rich and famous. Here's when to consider one
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Prenups aren't just for the rich and famous. Here's when to consider one

Everyone should consider a prenuptial agreement before getting married, says family law attorney Theresa Viera. Here's how to talk about it with your partner and decide whether it's right for you.

Prenups aren't just for the rich and famous. Here's when to consider one

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Get your household ready for the next hurricane
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Get your household ready for the next hurricane

The window of time people have to prepare for a hurricane is shortening. These 5 actions can protect you and your family if disaster strikes — and help you bounce back more quickly.

Get your household ready for the next hurricane

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Cut the noise and other (not Q) tips for protecting your hearing: A cartoon guide
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Cut the noise and other (not Q) tips for protecting your hearing: A cartoon guide

Go easy on the Q-tips. Watch your phone volume. And if you're experiencing hearing issues like muffled sounds or tinnitus, see a professional. This comic offers advice on how to care for your ears.

Cut the noise and other (not Q) tips for protecting your hearing: A cartoon guide

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When is it OK to lie?
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When is it OK to lie?

When are white lies harmless or hurtful? Experts weigh in on when it's appropriate to tell a lie, explain how lying can lead to more lying and share tips for cutting back if you want to break the habit.

When is it OK to lie?

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5 ways to start a financial self-care routine
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5 ways to start a financial self-care routine

We're supposed to do things routinely for our health, like brushing our teeth, showering and exercising. And there are basic hygiene tasks to maintain your financial health too. Here are five tasks to tackle each year.

5 ways to start a financial self-care routine

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How to get started documenting stories from your life
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How to get started documenting stories from your life

Everyone has a story to tell. Writing a memoir is more than just documenting your life — it can help you process what you've gone through, capture a moment in history for descendants and help others make sense of their own lives. Here's how to get started.

How to get started documenting stories from your life

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4 tips on how to make a satisfying salad
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4 tips on how to make a satisfying salad

We could all be eating more vegetables. One fast way to do that: toss them in a salad. Here's how to make nutritious, affordable and most importantly, crave-worthy salads.

4 tips on how to make a satisfying salad

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