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My OMG Moment With Kristin Chenoweth At The Rio 2 World Premiere

I wouldn’t say I get starstruck easily or that I spend an inordinate amount of time glued to the latest Hollywood gossip but there are a handful of celebrities I really admire and respect – maybe because I love their work, or I’ve been impressed by an interview or because they just seem like genuinely nice people.Thanks to my job, I’ve been lucky enough to meet a few of the people on …

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Breast Cancer Gene: Should You be Tested?

In the fight against breast cancer, there’s a new tool that can help with early detection: genetic testing. Along with annual mammograms and monthly breast self-exams, women who are at high risk for breast cancer may be advised by their physician to consider genetic testing for the two breast cancer genes, BRCA1 or BRCA2. Here are some red flags that could indicate you should consider getting tested:

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5 Favorite Back to School Backpacks

Summer is going to be over in just a few short weeks and I’ve already got a school supply shopping list that seems like it’s a mile long. But can you guess the number one thing on my list? Backpacks! All three of my kids needed new bags this year and of course they all have VERY different and distinct tastes. I wanted to find ones they would love – and as a mom, I wanted to make sure it would be sturdy and functional enough to carry all their books, papers and pens galore. Here are a few of my favorite backpack options for the upcoming school year:

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Bedtime Music: 10 Soothing Classical Pieces for Kids

The following is a guest post by Robert Greenberg, author of How to Listen to Great Music: A Guide to Its History, Culture, and Heart. Ah, bedtime. The kids’ teeth are brushed; their pj’s are on; the book has been read, and then read again. They have been kissed goodnight. At which point begins THE BIG STALL. “I’m hungry”; “I’m thirsty”; “I need to go to the bathroom”; “I need to call my broker”; etc.