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The science of jokes for kids: Children laugh at the unexpected, not funny punchlines

Psychologists, neurologists, magicians, and therapists know the secret to a perfect joke for kids, but it may mean making dad the butt of the joke (or talking about butts in general). Read More

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6 maternity leave myths people NEED to stop spreading

You are not required to work during your maternity leave to allow for time to bond with your baby and physically recover from giving birth. Read More

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Why you should take on your biggest projects in the fall

New data that looked at 1.8 million projects and 28 million tasks found that the average person gets more work done in Autumn. Read More

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4 things to do when you oversleep before work

Remember to stay calm— you’ll make it to work eventually. Focusing on what you can actually control can come in handy. Read More

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All the times I’ve felt guilty for spending money

A lot of very exciting things cost a lot of money! And in the past year especially, I’ve had a lot of guilt and conflict about spending large sums of money. Read More

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What we can all learn from Dr. Jane Goodall

So how does she manage to do it all? It involves nature, whiskey, and audio books. Read More

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A best-case scenario for your life

This generation requires creative people who will say “my work is important, but so are the people I make it for,” … who will build a better future for those who come next. Read More

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Olivia Wilde is dead set on teaching her toddlers this life lesson ASAP

Olivia Wilde’s children — her four-year-old Otis and one-year-old Daisy — are adorable. As children (and well-behaved children, no less), you wouldn’t necessarily think to call them “self-involved,” but Wilde has described them that way herself. She’s not just being harsh, however. She has good reason for being brutally honest. The actress told InStyle just how important … Read More

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Why I re-read my favorite books multiple times a year

It’s better to re-read good books several times a year, compared to reading a decent book only once or twice. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.