Shell No! When Your Child is Shy

Shell No! When Your Child is Shy

Moms / Mom Tips

All kids get bashful or uncharacteristically quiet in some settings, but what should you do if your child is chronically introverted? Experts say absolutely nothing, if this is the child’s true nature, and the shyness doesn’t exclude your child from opportunities that present themselves, either personally or academically. Never persecute…

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When Are You Too Old to Have Babies?

When Are You Too Old to Have Babies?

Love / Love Tips

Many life circumstances and decisions are putting off baby making for couples of all ages. With a higher divorce rate, it might be that the second or third marriage is the charm. But by then, is it too late? Many men and women are putting off having kids to focus…

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When to Ignore the Rules

When to Ignore the Rules

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

The sheer amount of dos and don’ts when it comes to weight loss is mind-boggling. How can you keep it all straight? When to eat, when NOT to eat, cut out certain food groups, eat low-fat, eat more fats…no wonder it’s so hard to stick with a healthy eating plan….

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Product Review: Moisturizers

Product Review: Moisturizers

Style & Beauty / Product Reviews

Moisturizers are a crucial part of any healthy skincare regimen. It doesn’t matter if you’re 15 or 50, everyone can benefit from a proper moisturizer (guys too, for that matter). A proper moisturizer helps increase the water content in the outer and lower layers of skin, which helps prevent dryness….

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How to Know When to Get an Eye Exam

How to Know When to Get an Eye Exam

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

I spy with my little eye one regular exam that many people overlook. We’re talking about knowing when to get an eye exam. Regular eye exams are an important part of optometric health.  It’s important to obtain routine eye exams, per the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) guidelines, to evaluate your…

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Glycemic Index: The New Diet Movement

Glycemic Index: The New Diet Movement

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

When it comes to managing your weight, the two most important letters you need to know are G and I. They stand for glycemic index – and they’ve become the buzzwords of the diet movement in recent years. The Glycemic Index chart ranks carbohydrates based on their effect on blood…

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