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12 Things Middle Children Need to Watch Out For
Middle Child Day is August 12—here's what the middleborn have to be wary of if they want to lead a...
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10 Little Etiquette Tips to Use When You’re a Guest in Someone’s Home
Mind your manners and you'll get an invite back.
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11 Things Highly Organized People Do on Their Smartphone
Take advantage of these neat tips and let your phone keep your life together.
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How to Avoid Awkward Silence and Make Conversations More Natural
Awkward silences are the worst! Try these simple tips to get any conversation flowing, according to a therapist.
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10 Things You Should Never, Ever Tease Your Kids About
Playful teasing between parents and children can have positive effects, but teasing about certain subjects can cause anxiety, depression, low...
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Genius Swaps That Will Save You BIG on Back-to-School Shopping
Feeling daunted by a long list of school supplies? Get everything on the list for less with a few smart...
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9 True Stories That Will Show You What People Going Through a Loss Really Need
Is it best to give a grieving person space or lend a helping hand? Offer advice or just a shoulder...
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Marriage Statistics: The Biggest Surprises About Love, Sex, and More
Your numbers guide to navigating the murky waters of relationships.
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18 Hilarious Parenting Stories That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
These parents get it.
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10 Amazing Family Friendly Beaches You Can Find at the Jersey Shore
If you hear "Jersey Shore" and think Snookie and The Situation, it's time to rethink the Garden State's 130 miles...
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12 Definitive Traits of a Middle Child
Birth order doesn't automatically impact your personality. But there are some common traits that middle children share—beyond peacekeeping.
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20 Best Family Beach Vacations to Make the Most Amazing Memories
Looking for an epic—yet easy—trip with the kids? These are the best family beach vacations for all types...
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One Father’s Battle Between Working and Giving Attention to His Daughter
In this award-winning story, originally published in Reader's Digest in 1969, a father learns to embrace the chaos of his...
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12 Smart Jokes That Make You Sound Like a Genius
Do you long to be the funniest pompous twit in the room? Memorize these!
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What Your Sleep Position Reveals About Your Relationship
The final word on spooning, according to science.
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20 Little Tips That Will Make Running Errands So Much Better
Save time and make your trips to the grocery store or post office a breeze.
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11 Book Club Books Guaranteed to Get Everyone Talking
These great reads are perfect for sparking discussion, spirited debate, and lively conversation (over wine, obviously.)
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7 Signs Your Friend Is Actually a Frenemy
Friends are supposed to build you up, not knock you down. These red flags will help you spot the so-called...
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19 One-Hour Relationship Boosters That Really Work
Flowers, chocolates, and fancy gifts only get your relationship so far. If you want your love to last, it's the...
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8 Things You Should Never Do or Say to a Deaf Person
These are considered cultural norms for deaf people, but it's easy for hearing people who don't know deaf culture to...
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12 Subtle Signs Your Spouse Has Fallen Out of Love
How can you tell if you're in a rough patch, or it's something more serious?
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10 Beautiful Words That Should Make a Comeback
Listen up, language lovers. Increase your vocabulary with these pretty words that roll off the tongue.
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15 Magic Phrases to Make Anyone Trust You
Slip these words into your conversations to build trust between friends and coworkers.
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Marriage Advice from the 1950s That Still Applies Today
The decade known for happy housewives and Mad Men husbands may not appear to offer much guidance for modern unions....
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12 Tips for Creating a Simple In-Case-of-Emergency Plan
This simple task could help you in the long run.
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12 Ways Your Swimming Pool Is Making You Sick
There have been 500 illness outbreaks related to treated pool water in the last 15 years—yuck! Here's how to ensure...
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9 Surprising Health Benefits of Red Wine Vinegar
It's not just for salad dressing! See how red wine vinegar can help you lose weight, stabilize blood sugar, and...
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35 Lessons I’ve Learned in 35 Years of Marriage
Lesson 15: Being right will eventually lose its appeal.
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15 Cringe-Worthy Stories About the Worst Roommates Ever
And you thought it was bad when your roommates forgot to clean their dishes.