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Kids aren't the only ones who succumb to peer pressure. There are also plenty of moms and dads who look to popular trends to guide their parenting style. Laura Baron, lifestyle coach and host of VH1's You're Cut Off, says that setting limits is key when children are young so parents don't raise dependent adults. But to be the example, mom and dad need to stand strong in their beliefs so they Read more
I'm sure many of you can relate to being persuaded into having sex because your guy claimed he'd have painful blue balls if you didn't. So is this just a lame way to try to seduce you, or are blue balls an actual issue? Let's first talk about what they are exactly. It's a slang term for aching testicles, which occur when a guy gets aroused but doesn't have an orgasm. When he becomes sexually Read more
Talk about peer pressure! If everyone stands facing the wrong way in an elevator, will the "other" guy follow the crowd and face the wall, too? Herd mentality can be a very scary thing. Read more
Yesterday was recognized as World No Tobacco Day 2007, and with tobacco being the second leading cause of death in the world, Hollywood still tends to glamorize it. While smoking on the silver screen has been highly debated over the past few years, what are your views on the subject? Do you think banning smoking from the big screen will take away from the drama of the storyline or do you think Read more
C'mon and just stand up, will you? Everybody's doing it. Source Read more
Everyone makes mistakes. Business Insider shares solutions for some common money mistakes people make. Recently, two friends confessed they live check to check — a revelation worsened by the fact that they only check their bank balance once or twice a month. RELATED: How This Writer Clawed Her Way Out of the Black Hole of Debt We called in the finance experts, and here's what we decided they Read more
Money clubs are a great and fun way to stay on top of your finances. With friends supporting you, you can conquer the world and money issues! LearnVest shares how you can start one. Thea, 31, a lawyer, lives in Brooklyn, NY. Although her friends are, in her own words, “bright, savvy, awesome women,” many felt lost financially — much like she did. “In fact, almost all of them knew someone Read more
Here's another post from our friends at Circle of Moms! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and motherhood stories from our partners at Circle of Moms, including this post from Mo Cooper about the right time to start kindergarten. Preparing for kindergarten can be overwhelming. While most children start at 5 years old, some public and private schools are enrolling children as young as Read more
Here's a post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Erin Lane about raising girls. Last week I wrote about the five things that worry me about raising my son. This week I’m spilling my guts about what scares me about raising my daughter. There is definitely some overlap. Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Working in corporate America, you're bound to encounter a difficult communication situation or two with your manager — from asking for vacation time during a busy month to letting him know that you're considering jumping ship. Whether you're an entry-level worker or in a more senior position, having to address these types of Read more
