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How to Find Mental Health Support on Campus

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From the start, women in college often feel they must prove themselves in many ways—be smart, be kind, be beautiful, be helpful. It’s like carrying many heavy boxes: one for schoolwork, one for appearance, and one for helping others. Over time, that weight can make them feel exhausted. Another part of the burden is worry and fear. Walking alone at night, facing harassment, … [Read more...] about How to Find Mental Health Support on Campus

Postpartum Nutrition for Recovery and Breastfeeding

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After giving birth, your body goes through a major transformation. Whether you had a vaginal delivery or a C-section, your body needs time—and the right fuel—to heal. If you’re also breastfeeding, your nutritional needs increase even more. Eating the right foods during the postpartum period helps you recover faster, fight fatigue, and produce enough milk to nourish your … [Read more...] about Postpartum Nutrition for Recovery and Breastfeeding

Life After Baby: Understanding Your Emotions and Taking Care of Yourself

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Being a new mother is one of the most rewarding, and challenging, phases of life. It’s full of new feelings and responsibilities. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, tired, or unsure of yourself after having a baby. But sometimes those feelings may be signs of something more serious. Knowing the difference between the baby blues and postpartum depression—and knowing how to take … [Read more...] about Life After Baby: Understanding Your Emotions and Taking Care of Yourself

How to Protect You and Your Teen from Fake and Compromising Photos Online

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Today’s world is full of parenting challenges. Perhaps one of the most challenging is navigating social media and its trends and making sure you are keeping yourself informed and your child safe. The Take It Down Act is a law that addresses a dangerous online threat–the posting of non-consensual intimate imagery, or NCII. NCII is formed by taking intimate images or … [Read more...] about How to Protect You and Your Teen from Fake and Compromising Photos Online

Nutrition During Pregnancy

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Maintaining a balanced, nutrient-rich diet during pregnancy is essential for the health of both mother and baby. Proper nutrition supports fetal development, helps manage pregnancy symptoms, and lowers the risk of complications. That said, it can be challenging to nourish your body while dealing with nausea, morning sickness, and the demands of daily life. Do your best to … [Read more...] about Nutrition During Pregnancy

Free Online Tutoring for Kids

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Many children struggle to keep up in school, but tutoring can provide help catered to the unique needs of each child. It boosts students’ study habits, skills, and confidence. You may have considered hiring a tutor but found it too expensive. If so, Learn to Be might be a great fit: it offers free online tutoring for underserved families. You can find a tutor for every grade … [Read more...] about Free Online Tutoring for Kids

Tax Help for Families

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Filing taxes can be a stressful and often confusing process. Knowing how to file your taxes and what help you may qualify for is the first step in easing the anxiety. As you receive documents in the mail, keep them organized in one place. Keep important papers that relate to major expenses, such as mortgage, retirement, medical, educational, and all income … [Read more...] about Tax Help for Families

Frugal Food Strategies

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Struggling families and savvy shoppers will appreciate these cost-effective strategies that also provide nutritious meals for families. By Elizabeth HardtThe author wishes to acknowledge the contributions of Cheryl Blake, Editor-in-Chief Serrin M. Foster, Colette Moran, and Molly Pannell. … [Read more...] about Frugal Food Strategies

Getting Around for Less Money

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Finding inexpensive and convenient ways to get from location to location can be a struggle, but in today’s modern society there are many options for any setting. The City Life In the city, taking the bus can be the simplest and cheapest way to get around, as you refill your card each time and can go far in one ride. Despite these assets, buses are also at the mercy of … [Read more...] about Getting Around for Less Money