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Five Best Practices for School Success

“You don’t have to make it perfect, but you can make it great.” – Alessio, my 5-year old son, advising his frustrated little sister on why her squiggly lines are okay in her first attempts at writing the alphabet

It’s back-to-school time again.  In families across America the homework showdowns have already begun.   Parents struggle with homework almost as much as kids do.  After a full day at school, it’s hard to get …

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The Shadow Effect by Deepak Chopra, Debbie Ford & Marianne Williamson

Part of the human experience involves dealing with the shadow. I believe the shadow exists to help us learn important life lessons and grow. The fact that we understand deep unconditional love and compassion stems from our ability to relate to the shadow in others. It gives us the opportunity to let go of judgement and allow pure love to erupt from our soul, even in the hardest and most challenging circumstances.

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Can You Be Pregnant on Birth Control With Periods Every Month?

You see it on television news all the time. An unsuspecting woman goes into labor because she had no idea she was pregnant. In many cases, she exhibited no symptoms. In fact, some women state that they were using birth control at the time of conception and others report having periods for the entire nine months of pregnancy. With stories like that, it is bound to make you wonder, “Could I be pregnant?”

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Skin Rules: Expert Secrets for Great Skin

No matter whether you’re fourteen or forty – we all want great skin! And who better to share tips and tricks for getting your natural glow on than an expert? Lucky for us, top New York dermatologist Debra Jaliman, MD, the author of Skin Rules, was willing to part with some of her secrets:

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Fitbit Recalls More Than 1 Million Wristbands Over Allergic Reactions

Yikes! One of the season’s hottest holiday gifts – the Fitbit Force wireless activity tracking wristband – is the subject of a MASSIVE recall after thousands of people experienced skin irritation and allergic reactions from the wristband.Last month, Fitbit issued a voluntary recall of the product, stating that “a small percentage” of users suffered skin irritation from prolonged use (note, consumers were encouraged to wear the wristband as much as possible while awake).On Wednesday …