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Is College Worth It? A new study from the Pew Research Center finds that 57% of Americans say our higher education system fails to provide a good value for the money students and their families spend. And only 22% believe that people can afford to pay for a college education—that's less than one in four people! Among students... Read More >

Categories: Money, Parenting Teens & Tweens

Nick Jonas opens singing contest for tween hopefuls Is your tween an aspiring singer? Do you think he or she has what it takes to make it big? If so, check out pop sensation Nick Jonas’ collaboration with Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Chewy Superstar, a nationwide talent search for budding 8- to 14-year-old musicians. The lucky grand prize winner will record a song produced by Nick Jonas, appear in an online... Read More >

Categories: Entertainment, Parenting Teens & Tweens

Run With It: Training For A 5K There’s something you should know. I’m not really a runner. There, I said it.  It’s not that I don’t enjoy the exhilarating feeling that comes from a brisk jog or the bragging rights that accompany an extensive running resume. I certainly do. Unfortunately, I always felt that nature stiffed me in that department. In fact, my sturdy... Read More >

Categories: Health

Avocados: Breakfast of Champions Thought avocados were only for guacamole? Think again. I recently sat down with a group representing avocados from Mexico, and they had plenty to say about eating the green fruit (yes, it's a fruit) for breakfast. That's certainly not unfamiliar to me—one of my go-to weekend brunches at home is a warm tortilla topped with hummus, eggs and avocado slices. Yum.

Categories: Food & Recipes, Health

Lose More Weight By Trying a New Workout Over the winter, I went to the gym three mornings a week. I followed the same routine every time: 30-40 minutes on the elliptical trainer; 5 minutes stretching; 20 minutes... Read More >

Categories: Health