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How early is too early to start talking openly with kids about sex? This advice is so smart
If youโre a parent or caregiver, you might have wondered -- or you might be wondering: How early is too early to start talking openly about sex? And when we say โsexโ -- you donโt have to start with the entire conversation. A good place place to begin is with body parts; as in, call them what they are, without the nicknames. If you have the self-correction talk when theyโre older, your kids might wonder: What else were we told, that wasnโt true? Heโs not so much interested in platitudes and truisms, but instead, looking for the specific, odd, uplifting, effective, real advice from you about how you make it through your days.
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Tiny but effective: These small tips will instantly transform your Monday mornings
And youll be right at the beginning of another work week. This way, when she sits down for work Monday, shes not disoriented. You can listen to the entire episode, which is only a few minutes long, above. Leave your name and your tip, followed by your email address in case he has any follow-up questions. Rosen has a Food Fridays feature in which hed love to feature your cooking advice.
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Expect the opposite -- and it just might alter your whole way of thinking, podcast host says
Have you ever taken a few minutes to think about your expectations -- expectations about life, the people around you, and yourself? Because on a recent episode of The Best Advice Show, a guest and podcast host shared a brilliant tip involving expectations. Its a way to manually reset your expectations to open up room for something else to come forth, as Sarah May B. explained. She goes on to put it in more specific terms: For example, lets say you have a disagreement at work. This person thinks this or people think that.Sarah May B. says in the moment youre feeling all of that negative energy, close your eyes and mentally say to yourself the opposite.
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Thinking about doling out some advice? Just make sure its not unsolicited, or it might not land well
The Best Advice Show is a podcast all about giving advice, as the name implies. Heres why: the general idea is that most people know what they should do or what they want to do in any given situation, Putnam said. Putnam told Rosen about a really strong example involving a friendship. The concept is simple, really: If youre asked for advice and you feel capable of giving some, go ahead. The Best Advice Show is a product of Graham Media Group.
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This advice will make you want to drop whatever youโre doing and drive around the block: โRodents ate my carโ
Even though life, in some ways, has started returning to normal, itโs safe to say that many of us still arenโt driving our cars as often. Whatever the case, Susan Reed, of Kalamazoo, has some advice for you: Take your car out every day, even if itโs just for a quick spin around the block. โRodents ate my car,โ Reed told Zak Rosen, the host and creator of โThe Best Advice Show.โIt wasnโt a cheap repair, either. But youโll definitely want to make sure youโre driving your car at least semi-regularly. โThe Best Advice Showโ is a product of Graham Media Group.
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Is the thank-you note dead? We hope not
Writing thank-you notes can feel like a chore -- but it shouldnt. Dalal, who lives in Detroit, said writing a thank-you note allows you to be reflective and nostalgic. So next time a person does something kind for you, or has you over and hosts you at his or her home or you go to an event you really love -- try writing a thank-you note. The Best Advice Show" podcast creator and host Zak Rosen wants to hear from you next. The Best Advice Show" is produced by Graham Media Group.
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Want to recognize the days most meaningful moments? A radio producer swears by this grounding ritual
An idea for you: At the end of the day, write your five most memorable moments on an index card. Sara Brooke Curtis, a radio producer and artist living in Western Massachusetts, provided this idea to The Best Advice Show in a recent episode. The Best Advice Show" podcast creator and host Zak Rosen wants to hear from you next. It doesnt even have to be this deep; another recent episode offered a life-hack on how you should be sorting your silverware when you load the dishwasher. The Best Advice Show" is a product of Graham Media Group.
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How to be a better listener: This seemingly small tip could make all the difference
Following this advice takes supreme discipline. Rosen, The Best Advice Show" podcast creator and host, wants to hear from you next. It doesnt even have to be this deep; another recent episode offered a life-hack on how you should be sorting your silverware when you load the dishwasher. Leave your name and your tip, followed by your email address in case he has any follow-up questions. The Best Advice Show" is a product of Graham Media Group.