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  • Relationship Advice that Couples Therapists Actually Use Themselves

    With an abundance of relationship advice in constant circulation, it can be tough to know who to listen to. "Do all you can to know yourself-what you want and like, and don't want or like -and be honest about it," says Reece.

  • 10 Things Never to Buy a New Mom

    "The joy of your new baby happens at the same time as immense hormonal change, sleep deprivation and a loss of autonomy as life changes from a career to being a home milk/care dispensary," states Emma Anderson, an early childhood expert and consultant. Doula and breastfeeding consultant Piper Harrell reminds us, "They can't walk, need I say more?" Opt instead for bundles of socks, Brigitte Prat, owner of Lu Lu's Baby and single mother, suggests. "Anything that requires hand washing or is hard to put on or remove makes it difficult to change a diaper," says Emma Anderson, early childhood expert. Anderson reinforces this: "Stretch marks, extra fat, huge leaky breasts and new saggy parts can make you feel like covering up for a while." Harrell recommends nursing tanks, comfortable and forgiving underwear and yoga pants.

  • ‘Extraordinary’ 8-Year-Old Boy Completes Triathlon with Disabled Brother

    When Noah Aldrich decided to participate in a youth triathlon, it was already an impressive feat for an 8 year old. "The connection and the love that they share is truly unique."

  • 10 Things You Should Never Say to a Mother of a Child with Down Syndrome

    In a well-meaning effort to support fellow women, sometimes we get it wrong-and this is often the case around the subject of Down syndrome. According to Shari Bottego, president of the Down Syndrome Association of Central New York, "The words that people use can help all individuals lead complete and enriching lives." When it comes to mothers of children with Down syndrome, here are some helpful ways to avoid saying the wrong thing. There is always a lot to be curious about with children, and this should be no exception. Anna Greventis, mother of Lulu, 10, says that people will compliment her daughter on her abilities, and then when they discover she has Down syndrome they just stop talking.

  • 4-Year-Old Boy Banned from Doughnut Shop After Asking a Customer If She was Pregnant

    What seemed like an innocent question got 4-year-old Justin Otero banished from a doughnut shop in Monroe, CT. While at the Doughnut Inn the inquisitive child asked a fellow customer if she "had a baby in her belly." Photo by When the woman said "no," Justin's mother, Rebecca Denham, immediately apologized for her son's question, which apparently the questioned woman accepted. The doughnut shop has declined to comment on the incident.

  • Make Sex Get Better and Better with Age!

    Enjoyment can take a hit as encounters are timed to up the odds of hitting baby bingo, explains Carole Lieberman, MD, psychiatrist and author of Bad Girls: Why Men Love Them & How Good Girls Can Learn Their Secrets. From there, it's not such a long distance to the bedroom," notes Tina B. Tessina, PhD, author of Money, Sex and Kids: Stop Arguing About the Three Things That Can Ruin Your Marriage. "Trying to keep up with someone with more energy than you only causes more sexual stress," explains Nancy Irwin, PsyD.

  • Kris Jenner Posts Topless Instagram with Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian

    Today on Instagram, Kris Jenner posted a strange shot. Along with her three daughters Kim, Khloe and Kourtney, the mom of the famed daughters poses topless in a pool in what appears to be a very edited picture. Photo by Kris Jenner's Instagram When the Kardashian sisters walked in on the mom during a nude backyard photo shoot on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, they relentlessly mocked her.

  • The Stylist to Jennifer Lopez and Shakira Reveals All

    Rob Zangardi is one half of one of the top styling duos in Hollywood, R+M. Along with Mariel Haenn, R+M landed in the top 10 of the Hollywood Reporter's Power Stylists for 2014. While he's used to dressing glamorous stars like Shakira and Jennifer Lopez for red carpet events and concerts, Zangardi also knows the secrets to styling for any event and every woman. The renowned stylist gave Woman's Day for Latinas an exclusive interview and shared his best tips for summer dressing, budget-friendly wardrobe essentials and more. The most important thing when dressing someone is to make sure they feel confident in what they're putting on.

  • Philip Seymour Hoffman Didn't Leave Fortune to His Kids

    Not wanting his children to be "trust fund kids," late actor Philip Seymour Hoffman rejected his accountant's suggestion to leave them money. The Academy Award winner passed away back in February, leaving behind three children, ages 10, 7 and 5.

  • 10 Weird Things that Turn Men On

    Chicago's Smell and Taste Research Center found the scent of pumpkin pie mixed with lavender increased men's penile blood flow more than 23 other fragrances. It seems that way! University of British Columbia researchers dispatched two sets of men to stand on two separate bridges-one reassuringly sturdy and another that was long, shaky and suspended 230 feet in the air.

  • Pit Bull Rescues Deaf Teen from Burning Home

    When a fire erupted at an Indianapolis home on Tuesday, 13-year-old Nick Lamb was home alone, sleeping inside. Luckily, his 2-year-old dog Ace was there to save the day and Lamb's life. The legally deaf teen had just returned from summer camp a few days prior and was excited to finally be allowed to stay at home without parental supervision. Photo by Getty Images

  • How to Boost Your Sex Drive

    Is your marriage's passion meter a little on the low side? Libido zappers come from unexpected places, but there are easy ways to get back in the mood. Read on to learn what you can do in and out of the bedroom, straight from the pros. Photo by Getty Images

  • Hundreds Show Up for 8 Year Old’s Free Front Yard Concert

    Talk about some serious ambition! On July 12, 8-year-old Dylan Spoering of Minneapolis pitched a handwritten sign in his yard advertising a free concert. It read "Free concert by Dylan Spoering, 2:30-3:20 pm." The boy's neighbor and a local musician, Tommy Rehbein posted a photo of the sign on Facebook that went completely viral on the web. Despite the rain, 400 bystanders gathered to listen Dylan play the piano. Some 40,000 people also watched a live stream online. Photo by Getty Images Related: Learn how to react in ANY situation

  • 3-Year-Old Boy Saves Elderly Man from Overheated Car

    Every summer, despite the horrific heat and humidity, incidents occur where parents leave their kids in sweltering vehicles. Recently, a few men broke into a car to save kids from overheating. Yesterday, a toddler rescued an elderly man trapped in his car. Photo by Getty Images

  • 8 Sex Conversations Every Couple Must Have

    Here's why: Couples who discuss tricky topics effectively are 10 times more likely to have a happy relationship than those who ignore difficult subjects, according to a study by Joseph Grenny, co-author of Crucial Conversations. "While it's possible to have a good experience trying something new with no communication, it's also possible to have a big fail," says Carol Queen, PhD, Staff Sexologist for Good Vibrations, an online sex toy shop. It can be easy to move into patterns in a sexual relationship, "especially if a couple starts out with little sex information or strong opinions about what 'normal' sex is, leading them to reject many erotic options," says Dr. Queen. If your sexual playbook becomes staid, she suggests talking to a sex therapist or coach-or doing some reading.

  • 8 Ways Jealousy is Good for Your Relationship

    Jealousy is a tangle of thoughts and emotions triggered by perceived threats to a relationship, and it gets a bad rap because of the way some people act when it hits them, says marriage and family therapist Diane R. Gehart, PhD. The urgent sting of jealousy can prompt you to show how important your partner is to you. "Jealousy can highlight what you value-your relationship," says Elizabeth Lombardo, PhD, psychologist and author of the upcoming book Better Than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love. Jealousy can help strengthen your connection when you talk about it.

  • 10 Signs Your Date is Cheap

    While flashy shows of overspending may indicate someone who is foolish with his funds, a date who keeps his wallet on total lockdown is also flying financial red flags. "Either way he's giving you a preview of how he will treat you when the novelty wears off," says money expert Margie Baldock, author of The Mother Lode Manifesto: How to Conceive a Fortune and Give Birth to your Wildest Dreams. "Nothing says I'm keeping our dates casual-and you in the friend zone-more than repetitive coffee dates," says author and Match.com columnist Dave Singleton. "If he wants to split an entrée, it can be a sign that he is planning to split a whole lot more with you-his time, his energy, every dinner bill in your near future," says dating coach Marni Battista, founder of Dating with Dignity.

  • 10 Ways to Have Better Sex

    This one's for you, Supermama! "If a woman wants to have a happier and more fulfilling sex life with her husband, she's got to set aside whatever is distracting her from him-that includes the kids," says Les Parrott, PhD, professor of psychology at Seattle Pacific University and author of Crazy Good Sex. Here's why this is so critical, Dr. Parrott explains: "He knows when you are genuinely with him, and when you are merely trying to check sex with him off your list." Lubricant is the little thing that every woman should try to improve her sexual pleasure, and in some cases, even reduce sex-induced pain, says Amy Levine, sex coach, certified sexuality educator and founder of SexEdSolutions.com. If you can manage to ignore it during sex, it will only intensify your pleasure, says Scott Haltzman, MD, clinical assistant professor at Brown University and author of The Secrets of Happily Married Women.

  • Former Police Officer Mom Invents a Bulletproof Backpack

    With school shootings a frequent occurrence as of late, parents are no doubt more concerned about their kids' safety than ever. The issue has already led to the release of bulletproof blankets, and now Christina Thomas, a former San Jose, CA police officer, hopes to further ease parental worry with a bulletproof backpack. Thomas and her daughter created a line of specialized school bags called AttachaPack. The backpack is entirely customizable, and the bulletproof shield weighs less than a pound and can fit easily into the bag.

  • How an Hour of Exercise Can Undo a Day of This Unhealthy Habit

    It's not news that sitting all day isn't the best for physical health. Thankfully, Mayo Clinic has found how to make up for the damage. In a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, researchers at the UT Southwestern Medical Center revealed that just one hour of physical exercise a day could reverse the negative impact of being sedentary for up to 7 hours a day. Even with the powerful effect of one hour of physical activity, another new study published in American Journal of Medicine reports that Americans are exercising significantly less than they used to.