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How to Prepare Your Kids to Go Back to School During Coronavirus

Here’s how you can manage an altered school day when kids go back to class this year.

The Fall Semester Is Weeks Away: Here's What College Students and Families Should Consider Before Heading Back to School

Colleges across the country are doing remote learning or enacting new social distancing rules. Here’s what to think about before making a final decision for the coming academic year.

How to Manage Back-to-School Stress and Anxiety During All This Uncertainty

When worries over the coming school year seem to fly through the roof, turn to these expert tips for helping the whole family to feel more relaxed.

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The 5 Commandments of Potato Salad Perfection

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Potatoes Are Much More Nutritious Than You Think—and Not Just the Peel

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Summer Skin

How to Prep Your Skin Before, During, and After a Beach Day

Applying sunscreen alone isn’t enough.

7 Derm-Approved Ways to Soothe Your Sunburn Fast

Feeling the burn? Try one of these recommended sunburn remedies stat.

This Facial Cleansing Device Is the Secret to Clear Skin

My hands are inferior compared to this supersonic gadget.

Wayfair’s Organization Collection Is On Sale—Here’s What to Buy

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A Work-cation Could Be the Cabin Fever Cure You’ve Been Waiting For

Remote work may seem more enticing with a beach view, but is a work-cation worth the risks?

6 Doctor-Approved Tips for Staying Virus-Free While Renting an Airbnb

Please rent responsibly.

5 Common-Sense Safety Rules to Follow When Traveling by Uber

Be smart and considerate during all upcoming trips.

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