HEALTH - Can Cinnamon Actually Be Bad For You?

FDA Issues public health alert for ground cinnamon products due to elevated lead levels
Following increased scrutiny of cinnamon products after the discovery of elevated lead levels in applesauce products in the fall of 2023, the Food and Drug Administration has issued a public health alert for ground cinnamon products distributed by El Servidor Corp. of Elmhurst, NY, and sold through Mannan Supermarket Inc. Tests revealed that these cinnamon products contain lead concentrations of 20 parts per million (ppm), posing a significant health risk, especially to children.

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YOUR MARRIAGE
The Truth About Sleeping Together

Truth is I am told that I snore pretty loud. But so does my wife.
I have to have tv blaring to fall sleep she needs it dark and quiet.
I thought it was just us… but apparently it’s pretty common
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FINANCE AND INVESTING TIPS FOR THE SANDWICH GENERATION

4 Things Gen X Can Do Now To Get a Bigger Social Security Check in Retirement

-The Social Security system serves as a lifeline for tens of millions of Americans. With higher inflation these days, everyday expenses are up and Social Security income remains a crucial source of income for retirees. However, younger generations like Gen X don’t have it as easy as their predecessors.

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YOUR KIDS

How to get your kids ready to go back to school without stress − 5 tips from an experienced school counselor

The shift from summer vacation to going back to school can be tough for children and their families. Beyond adjusting to new routines, the transition requires handling a mix of emotions. While some kids might feel excited about new teachers and classmates, others may experience anxiety, sadness or uncertainty about the upcoming school year.

With 15 years of counseling school-age children, I’ve seen how common these stresses can be. I also have three school-age kids of my own. Here are five strategies to make the transition smoother that I not only share with the families I counsel, but that I also apply in my own home.

1. Listen to your child
Listen to your child’s concerns about this transition and validate their feelings.
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CARING FOR PARENTS

While Taking Care Of Parents is important sometimes you also need to take care of adult siblings
One of my oldest and dearest friends is currently going thru this himself with an adult sister in law
Just one more layer on the sandwich but here is some advice
You can see a post about this in our FB group
As we caregivers age, we often find ourselves tending to adult family members with IDD, elderly parents, and our children—not to mention working full-time jobs. A disproportionate amount of this caregiving falls to the women in the family—mothers and daughters. While we adore our families, we’re overextended–not least of all because there are so few caregiving resources in the U.S., especially for people with any sort of physical or intellectual disability. This confounds our attempts to provide loved ones with the best and most independent life possible. 
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YOUR JOB
Why I'm Returning To Work After 14 Years At Home With My Kids
The diabolical lie about being a stay-at-home mom.

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