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How Reading Aloud Can Help You Bond With Your Kids
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How Reading Aloud Can Help You Bond With Your Kids

Reading at school is one thing, but reading at home is important too. Though with busy schedules filled with after school activities, homework and lots of tech at kids' fingertips, it's not always easy to convince kids that reading isn't a chore.

How Reading Aloud Can Help You Bond With Your Kids

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Is It Laziness, Or A Sign You Need To Slow Down?

We don't question whether our pets, friends or family have earned their right to exist, so why do we sometimes think about our own lives in those terms? What we learn about the value of productivity and the negative connotation of "laziness" is part of the problem, says social psychologist Devon Price.

Is It Laziness, Or A Sign You Need To Slow Down?

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How To Stop Getting Interrupted At Work

Getting interrupted. Getting ideas stolen. Being talked over and ignored in meetings. This happens to women, people of color and marginalized workers a LOT.

How To Stop Getting Interrupted At Work

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In 'We're Not Broken,' Author Eric Garcia Takes On Myths About Autism

Whether you know it or not, you know somebody who is autistic. So if you think autism doesn't affect you, you're wrong, says Eric Garcia.

In 'We're Not Broken,' Author Eric Garcia Takes On Myths About Autism

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Dating Over 50: It's OK To Be Nervous, But Don't Let That Stop You

Contemplating dating when you're 50 or older can feel daunting. But in order to find love, you usually have to date.

Dating Over 50: It's OK To Be Nervous, But Don't Let That Stop You

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There's More To Getting In Shape Than How You Look

Exercise is important, but balancing exercise with mental health and your own body confidence can be a tricky thing to pull off.

There's More To Getting In Shape Than How You Look

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How To Start Hormone Replacement Therapy

Medical transition-related treatments like hormone replacement therapy are associated with overwhelmingly positive outcomes in terms of both physical and mental health for transgender people. But, it can be hard to know exactly how to get started.

How To Start Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Good Anxiety Does Exist. Here's How You Can Benefit From It

Anxiety can feel like the enemy, and it's easy to want to obliterate those feelings. But that might not be the best approach, according to Wendy Suzuki.

Good Anxiety Does Exist. Here's How You Can Benefit From It

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How To Successfully Make A Hybrid Setup Work For You And Your Boss

The pandemic upended work for millions of people. Now, more companies than ever are offering hybrid schedules, allowing employees to split their time between office and home. Working in a hybrid setup can be challenging as well as rewarding. Here are some steps you can take to ease the way.

How To Successfully Make A Hybrid Setup Work For You And Your Boss

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7 Tips To Help You Get Out Of Debt

It's easy to get into debt, but harder to get out of it — especially if you don't have a plan. This episode offers strategies to help you pay off debt.

7 Tips To Help You Get Out Of Debt

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