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Grief for beginners: 5 things to know about processing loss.
The death of someone you care about deeply can be so gut-wrenching and annihilating that you may be left unable to imagine ever regaining your equilibrium. Here are five strategies to help you cultivate a healthy relationship with grief. Read the article and listen to the episode.
The importance of mourning losses (even when they seem small).
It's normal to grieve when someone close to you dies. But what about the feelings that come with the loss of a job, or a long-awaited milestone? That's grief too, experts say — and it's normal. Read the article.
Be honest and concrete: Tips for talking to kids about death.
Whether it's a family pet or a loved one, every child will experience a death at some point — and their parents will likely struggle to explain it. We revisit the “Mr. Hooper” episode of Sesame Street, which provides a master class in talking about death and grief with young children. Read the article. |
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Last week, we asked our audience: What strategies do you use to savor your food? The question was part of a newsletter focused on our podcast episode on mindful eating. Here are a few nifty responses. They have been edited for length and clarity.
A clever trick to buy time
Set your food or utensil down between bites of food. —Mary Brownlow
Presentation matters
I'm a creative writer and my awareness of sensory input no doubt relates to how I experience eating. I savor food, starting with its presentation as well as the wonderful aromas and textures, individually and in combinations. I enjoy cooking and just generally playing with my food. I often switch up the platters I eat on just to keep things interesting. —Barbara Lane
Switch to chopsticks
I eat much slower when I use chopsticks compared to a fork or spoon. Also, chopsticks force you to pay a bit more attention to your food. You have to consider the best way to pick up the item you want in your mouth next. —Peggy Walters
Think of who made your meal possible
If I’m eating a salad, I think about where the lettuce, the carrots, the beets and the avocado came from. Where were they grown? Who planted and watered and picked them? Who transported and stocked them in the store, arranging it appealingly? A whole lot of people worked to get my meal to my plate and I thank them and wish them well. —Maggie Hetherington
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Parents, are you overindulging your kid? This 4-question test can help you find out.
Giving in to your kid too much can be harmful to their development. Take the 'Test of Four' to examine your relationship with your child — then find out how to say 'no' and enforce rules that stick. Read the article here.
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'Do I really need to floss?' and other common questions about dental care.
We asked experts to answer five questions about properly caring for your teeth. Here's what they said about finding a dentist, whitening your teeth at home and whether daily flossing is necessary. Listen to the episode and read the answers here.
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How to talk to your parents about their money
For many families, there comes a time when it's the kid's turn to take care of their parents. But caretaking is expensive and draining. Make it easier on yourself by talking to your parents ahead of time about their finances, their long-term care plans and their wishes. In this episode, find out how to approach your parents, what to ask them and what to do if they're already experiencing dementia or cognitive decline. Listen to the episode here. |
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