The new school year has started, and with it may come new anxieties, fears, concerns, and expectations for your kiddo. It can be overwhelming for everyone. But it doesn’t have to be. To help families ease the transition, NPR’s Life Kit asked teachers, pediatricians, and child development experts for their best back-to-school advice. We’ve added…
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Christmas is upon us! And for millions, it’s the most magical time of year. Americans have our own unique customs and traditions that make the season special. From decorating the Christmas tree to the annual cookie swap, here are some of our favorite traditions. One of the most beloved and oldest traditions is decorating the…
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Did you throw caution to the wind and eat or inhale your food all the way through the holidays? It happens more than you realize. You’re not alone. Not by a long shot. Millions of Americans don’t worry about caloric intake, excessive fats, or serving sizes. A 2019 survey found that nearly half of Americans…
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The holidays are upon us! Excitement, joy, and, dare we say it… stress. Few things in life can create such instant internal contradictions as the holidays. Here are a few tips that Joe did himself. They are tried and true. 1. Sleep We talk all the time about the importance of sleep. It’s even more…
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The phrase “Nothing is certain except for death and taxes” is not accurate. It might be more accurate to say “Nothing is certain except for death FROM taxes.” As crazy as it seems, every year and every tax season, the pressure to file for returns by a deadline gives tax payers, preparers, and accountants plenty…
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Congratulations! You did it! You made it through 2021… And, that’s no small feat! If you are ready to say, “good riddance,” to 2021, you’re in good company. It seems like the entire human race is anxiously awaiting its departure. But are you looking forward to 2022? Of course, nothing magically changes from December 31…
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Of course, with it being Thanksgiving, we’re all going to take a pause and focus on what we’re grateful for. And being all about health and wellness here, we should probably remind you that study after study has found that gratefulness makes you happier, wiser, more well-liked, and healthier overall. But we’re not going to…
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We all have expired, unused medication somewhere in our homes. Whether over-the-counter meds, prescription drugs, or vitamins and supplements, they were once critical to bringing us back to full health… But now they a risk. But not correctly disposing of them can pose a massive threat of unintentional poisoning. In 2019, there were 294,317 cases…
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With the perfect storm of election stress, seasonal depression, and a global pandemic, it’s no wonder that anxiety is at an all-time high. Add to that the loss of an hour of daylight and the regular flu and good old-fashioned sickness season, and we could find ourselves in a collective freak-out with the rest of…
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Congratulations, you did it! You made it through another year. Doesn’t matter if you ran, full-steam-ahead across 2019’s finish line, or if you barely hobbled past it bruised and battered. You DID it! With the closing of 2019, we can look in the rearview mirror and bid whatever it was that was holding is back,…
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