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I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: The No. 1 beverage I drink every day
[ad_1] Growing up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by tea fields, matcha has always been a part of my life. The full aroma and the…
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Marine moved from the U.S. to Brussels with her family—our mortgage is under $3,000/month: Take a look inside
[ad_1] My husband Martin and I met in Brussels in 2012, when I literally stepped on his toes at my neighborhood farmer’s market. At…
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I’ve spent 20 years studying how to raise successful kids—here’s the most ‘overlooked’ skill I tell parents to teach
[ad_1] As a psychologist, I’ve spent nearly 20 years studying how to care for and raise good humans. The overlooked skill I always teach…
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Kids with high emotional intelligence learn these 4 skills ‘when they’re young,’ say parenting experts
[ad_1] Over the years of educating parents, teachers and caregivers about early childhood development, we’ve received many questions about how to raise emotionally intelligent…
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I’m a mom in Japan, home to the world’s healthiest kids—4 things Japanese parents do differently to raise successful eaters
[ad_1] In 1896, pioneering doctor and pharmacist Sagen Ishizuka coined a Japanese philosophy called “shokuiku.” It is derived from two words that mean “eat”…
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I left the U.S. for Denmark. Now I pay $2,100/month to live in a luxury apartment—and I’m much happier here. Look inside
[ad_1] In June 2018, I packed three suitcases and booked a one-way flight from Texas to join my husband in Denmark. We met in…
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Harvard-trained pediatrician shares 5 things she never does when her ‘own kids’ are sick
[ad_1] Like every parent, I know how hard it is to care for a sick kid. It involves a heady mix of emotions: fear,…
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Here’s how much exercise you should be doing each day, says expert: It’s ‘less than you might think’
[ad_1] Exercising is the key to boosting health and longevity, but it can be challenging to fit into our busy schedules. As a fitness…
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I’m a neuroscientist and mom—5 phrases I never say to raise smart and emotionally intelligent kids
[ad_1] 1. “You are being very bad.” When a child loses their sense of self, it can result in emotions of rage, anxiety, self-pity…
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The No. 1 ‘underrated’ city in the world, according to 175 travel experts: It’s the ‘new hot city’
[ad_1] New York, Paris and Tokyo may be on your travel bucket list, but there are plenty of cities that don’t get enough credit…
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This 28-year-old pays $62 a month to live in a dumpster he built for $5,000—take a look inside
[ad_1] Last October, I returned to London after working abroad for nearly a year in Central America and Southeast Asia. Finding an apartment on…
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This 51-year-old pays $725 a month to live in a ‘tiny home on wheels’ in someone’s backyard—take a look inside
[ad_1] I never pictured myself living in a tiny home, but now I can’t imagine my life without it. In 2018, my marriage of…
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Child psychologist: The 6 most ‘extraordinary’ types of kids—and how parents can raise them to be successful
[ad_1] Every parent is capable of raising happy, healthy and emotionally grounded kids. But many struggle along the way. In my two decades of…
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This 26-year-old pays $0 to live in a ‘luxury tiny home’ she built for $35,000 in her backyard—take a look inside
[ad_1] In 2019, I bought a three-bedroom, 1,400-square-feet house in Atlanta, Georgia for $196,000. I figured I could earn extra income by renting out…
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This 52-year-old retiree left the U.S. for Portugal. Here’s how he spends his weekend—on less than $40
[ad_1] In 2015, my family and I took a vacation to Lisbon, Portugal. We immediately fell in love with the beautiful weather, the rattle of…
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An 85-year Harvard study found the No. 1 thing that makes us happy in life: It helps us ‘live longer’
[ad_1] In 1938, Harvard researchers embarked on a decades-long study to find out: What makes us happy in life? The researchers gathered health records…
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This 35-year-old mom built a side hustle that brings in $230,000/month in passive income: ‘I work just 4 hours a day’
[ad_1] In 2008, I started a photography side hustle from my dorm room. My goal was to become a professional photographer. It wasn’t easy,…
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A self-made millionaire shares 8 money secrets rich people know that ‘most of us don’t’
[ad_1] It took me 20 years of trial and error before I achieved a multimillion-dollar net worth. Now, at 64, I draw income from…
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I’m a psychology expert in Finland, the No. 1 happiest country in the world—here are 3 things we never do
[ad_1] For five years in a row, Finland has ranked No. 1 as the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness…
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‘I work just 5 hours a week’: A 39-year-old who makes $160,000/month in passive income shares his best business advice
[ad_1] When starting a business, it’s sometimes hard to know what to prioritize, and going at it alone can be overwhelming. But there are…