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Chris Donnelly: Why parents need to let their children explore

Life will provide a multitude of lessons, many of which they will have to learn on their own.


Jodi Sunderman: My husband is like the first good man I ever loved – my dad

He models responsibility, strength, love, and a love of fun.


Danielle Herzog: Ever have to stifle laughter over something your kid said?

Here are five hilarious comments my daughter said in the past week.


Brier Jirka: This is your brain on sex

Don’t turn to a quick-fix prescription at the first sign of sexual trouble. Look at these contributing factors first.


Jill Koegel: What eggs and cigarettes have in common

A study suggested eggs might be as bad for you as cigarettes. So what can we eat anymore?


Jenny Razor: The choice to do a natural childbirth

This post isn’t about anyone’s choices of how to give birth to their children. It’s about challenging the narrative.


Author archive: Jill Koegel

A study suggested eggs might be as bad for you as cigarettes. So what can we eat anymore?

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You’ve heard of the after-burn. We tell you how to make the most of it.

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Keep it quick and easy with these ideas.

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“Cheating” is for diets. And I’m not a fan of diets.

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If you forget to eat, stress eat, or overeat, having a list of snacks to choose from can help you gain back control.

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Grilling lettuce? You might be surprised on the return on investment.

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You might even have some of these foods in the pantry or fridge already.

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Even the busy, uncreative chef in all of us can handle these ideas.

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This one trick will change the way you look at the foods you love most.

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You’ve probably heard that sitting all day comes with health risks. But what does standing have to do with it?

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If the scale hasn’t tipped in your favor and your weight is now a “resolution,” you aren’t alone.

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You’ve heard of anorexia and bulimia, but what about the eating disorder that causes people to be overly healthy?

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Salad bars may seem healthy, but are you really better off? Yes, if you follow a few rules.

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It’s easy to whip something delicious (and healthy, believe it or not) with the best “mom gift” ever.

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Starting over can be humbling. But when your methods aren’t working, what have you got to lose?

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Weight should be loss simple, right? Sometimes a more scientific approach is needed.

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Get a head start on holiday health now, and you’ll stop the weight gain before it even starts.

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Working out smarter, not harder, is the key to burning fat calories.

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Learn how to control the ups and downs of eating healthy and working out.

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One simple rule can help keep your diet and nutrition goals on track.

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Brier Jirka: This is your brain on sex Brier Jirka: This is your brain on sex
Don't turn to a quick-fix prescription at the first sign of sexual trouble. Look at these contributing factors first.
Snack Attack: Foods that wreak havoc on your skin Snack Attack: Foods that wreak havoc on your skin
You want great looking skin, but some of the food you consume everyday might negatively affect your skin health.
Rekindle your love of reading this summer at the library Rekindle your love of reading this summer at the library
Summer is the best time to rekindle your love of reading.

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MOMAHA'S EVENING CHILDREN'S STORY TIME
7 p.m. Friday, June 28
Bookworm Bookstore, near 87th and Pacific Streets
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Shadow Ridge Country Club, 1501 S. 188th Plaza
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