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Covers:  Parenting, wellbeing, nutrition, sustainable/green lifestyle, and NYC.
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Brit journalist in US, Pre-Pa student and mom. parenting, health and nutrition, sustainable/green lifestyle. She/her
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Smoothies Can Help You Lose Weight - Unless You're Making These 5 Mistakes | Livestrong.com

Smoothies Can Help You Lose Weight - Unless You're Making These 5 Mistakes | Livestrong.com

LIVESTRONG — The perfect smoothie is both delicious and healthy. But before you pull out your blender, you'll want to read about the common smoothie slip-ups that can mess up your diet, or even lead to weight gain. Read on to find out the pros and cons and our favorite, dietitian-approved recipes.
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6 Signs Your Child Is a Victim of Cyberbullying

6 Signs Your Child Is a Victim of Cyberbullying

NYMetroParents — Now that our kids are interacting on the Internet more than ever, the age-old act of bullying has gone from the playground to online. These are the six warning signs your child my be a victim of cyberbullying, and what you can do to prevent cyberbullying from happening.
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10 Tips to Get Started with Intuitive Eating | Livestrong.com

10 Tips to Get Started with Intuitive Eating | Livestrong.com

LIVESTRONG — Are you constantly on a diet or worrying about what you're eating? If so, you're not alone. According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), we spend $60 billion a year on dieting and diet products in the U.S. - yet 95 percent of dieters will regain their lost weight within five years.
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How to Get Health Insurance on Your Own

How to Get Health Insurance on Your Own

NYMetroParents — If you don't receive health insurance from an employer, getting covered can be a daunting process, especially with dependents. Many people consult a broker or an agent, but before making any choices, it's important to do your homework. To help you sort out the complex options, we spoke to health care experts about how best to choose a plan.
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5 Reasons We Overeat - and How to Stop the Cycle | Livestrong.com

5 Reasons We Overeat - and How to Stop the Cycle | Livestrong.com

LIVESTRONG — It's common to overeat because you're sad, angry or even happy, says Hayley Miller, RD, LPC, a registered dietician and psychotherapist who specializes in eating disorders. It becomes a problem when it's your only coping strategy. "There is never enough food that you can eat to feel less lonely, or feel less sad about a situation," she says.
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Check Out These 3 Unique Birthday Party Themes for Kids

Check Out These 3 Unique Birthday Party Themes for Kids

NYMetroParents — We've all been to (and thrown) many of the same parties: amusement parks, bouncy houses, skating rinks, movie theaters. And then there are those crafty parents who love to plan outside the box-the creative-minded few who aren't afraid to try something new.
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5 Ways to Help Your Kids Be Independent and Strong from the Start

5 Ways to Help Your Kids Be Independent and Strong from the Start

NYMetroParents — One minute you're changing your kid's diapers, and the next you're arguing with her about curfew. Your baby has grown into a young person with strong opinions and a fierce desire to be independent. As a parent, it's your job to teach him life skills. But, like everything with teenagers, it's complicated.
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Not Losing Weight? Your Phone Might Be to Blame | Livestrong.com

Not Losing Weight? Your Phone Might Be to Blame | Livestrong.com

LIVESTRONG — Your smart phone is an essential part of your life - we get it. But did you know that your relationship with your phone could be having a negative effect on your health? It might even be causing you to gain weight.
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7 Creative Ways to Reap Nature's Big Health Benefits | Livestrong.com

7 Creative Ways to Reap Nature's Big Health Benefits | Livestrong.com

LIVESTRONG — Scientists believe that the great outdoors has a positive effect on a person's mental state and physical health, with many studies suggesting a link between time spent in nature and reduced stress, improved concentration, faster recovery time and even a stronger immune system. So just how long should we be spending outside to feel the benefits?
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Tummy Time Hacks For Your Baby

Tummy Time Hacks For Your Baby

NYMetroParents — All of your questions about this developmental activity for infants are answered—plus, tips to make it easier on you and your child. If your baby hates tummy time, you’re not alone. We talked to the experts to find out why pediatricians recommend it, and the answers to the most-common tummy time questions.
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Reducing the Amount of Trash Your Family Creates Isn't as Difficult as You May Think

Reducing the Amount of Trash Your Family Creates Isn't as Difficult as You May Think

NYMetroParents — Zero-waste living has become a lifestyle movement. There are now hundreds of books, blogs, and videos about it, and even a number of zero-waste stores opening in New York City. For a beginner, becoming a zero-waste household looks time consuming and difficult.
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9 Reasons Your Family Should Adopt a Houseplant

9 Reasons Your Family Should Adopt a Houseplant

NYMetroParents — With plant popularity on the rise-terrariums and succulents, anyone?-you may want to hop on the bandwagon, and not just because they add a little greenery to your home. Potted plants have been shown to have benefits on people's mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
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The Top 14 Diners for Families in New York City

The Top 14 Diners for Families in New York City

NYMetroParents — We found the top 14 family-friendly diners in New York City; when it comes to eating out at a restaurant rather than ordering take out on Seamless again, a diner will keep the whole family happy.
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10 Secret Gardens in Manhattan You'll Want to Visit

10 Secret Gardens in Manhattan You'll Want to Visit

NYMetroParents — Green space is hard to come by in Manhattan-an apartment with a garden or terrace is a unicorn, scoring you instant popularity with friends and neighbors-but did you know there is probably a secret garden in your neighborhood? Across the city there are hundreds of gardens that are known to locals and tended by volunteers.
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What's the Deal with Processed Foods?

What's the Deal with Processed Foods?

NYMetroParents — For parents today there is an overwhelming amount of information available on what we should and should not be eating. The everyday job of grocery shopping or planning meals for our families is a maze of choices. One food group we hear a lot about is processed foods.
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Autism- and Sensory-Friendly Shows in NYC to Book Now

Autism- and Sensory-Friendly Shows in NYC to Book Now

NYMetroParents — For families affected by autism or sensory sensitivities, going to see a show or theater production can seem impossible. The good news is many top venues in NYC are now trying to be more accessible and inclusive. Here we round up the best autism- and sensory-friendly shows for the 2018-2019 season at New York City theaters and venues.
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A Day in Modern Industry: The Johnson & Johnson Program That Gave High School Kids a Peek Into th...

A Day in Modern Industry: The Johnson & Johnson Program That Gave High School Kids a Peek Into th...

jnj.com — Margaret Gurowitz Margaret Gurowitz, Chief Historian, Johnson & Johnson , Chief Historian:The company launched the teen-focused program in 1947, with the idea to invite local high school students to spend a day at Johnson & Johnson so they could learn about different careers available in business and the connection between those careers and their education.
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5 Steps to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly

5 Steps to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly

NYMetroParents — With green living being as popular as ever-especially with more and more eco-friendly, toxin-free products hitting the shelves-you may be wondering what you can do in your home to reduce toxins and make it a healthier place for your family.
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Meet the Determined Woman Who Invented Duct Tape | Johnson & Johnson

Meet the Determined Woman Who Invented Duct Tape | Johnson & Johnson

jnj.com — From home repairs to camping to art projects, duct tape has thousands of uses. Seventy-five years after it was first created by a Johnson & Johnson operating company, it's hard to imagine life without this product-which is still so popular to this day that it even has its own fan website and festival.
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Family-Friendly Cruise Lines Departing the New York Area

Family-Friendly Cruise Lines Departing the New York Area

NYMetroParents — We've gathered some of the best family-friendly cruise lines departing from the New York area, including Disney Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean International.
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How Johnson & Johnson Pioneered Cat Memes in the 1950s

How Johnson & Johnson Pioneered Cat Memes in the 1950s

jnj.com — Our Heritage J&J Museum Find of the Month How Johnson & Johnson Pioneered Cat Memes in the 1950s In homage to National Cat Day, and that decidedly feline holiday around the corner-Halloween-we're cracking open the pages of the Cat-A-Log, a publication Ethicon produced packed with funny feline photos.
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How to Choose the Perfect Family Cruise for Your Crew

How to Choose the Perfect Family Cruise for Your Crew

NYMetroParents — Cruises are the fastest-growing category in the leisure travel market. But how do you decide which one is perfect for your family? We've gathered cruise tips to help you decide.
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11 Thoughts You Have When You're Pregnant and it's Hot AF Out

11 Thoughts You Have When You're Pregnant and it's Hot AF Out

Parents — Whoever said pregnant women glow has never seen one suffer when the thermometer goes above 75 degrees. All that extra insulation and a sped-up metabolism means a whole new world of sweating opportunities you never knew existed (hello, boob sweat!?) Pass me a towel, somebody!
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12 Reasons to Plan a Day in Times Square With Your Kids

12 Reasons to Plan a Day in Times Square With Your Kids

NYMetroParents — Despite its reputation, Times Square is perfect for a family outing, offering a variety of things to do with kids in the heart of New York City.
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