Sitting in the dentist chair is never pleasant for me. Luckily, my daughters still enjoy the experience — they think a cleaning is like having their teeth tickled. Inspired by their enthusiasm for oral health, I compiled a list of simple tips to make the experience of dental work a little less anxiety provoking. Keep your eyes open; the visual stimulus will distract you from discomfort or Read more

People often say that you make your own luck, but how do you make your own career luck and get the job of your dreams? LearnVest shares how you can do so. You sit next to someone on an airplane who later helps you land your dream job. Your dentist’s daughter is a book editor, and wouldn’t you know it, she’d just love to publish your memoir. You have a role model in your industry, and your Read more

Halloween is looming, which means you're probably fearful of your kids' impending sugar highs, rambunctiousness, and wild behavior. Every parent has different rules regarding Halloween candy, but here are five ideas to help you cope with all that sugar and chocolate. Set Limitations – Kids need limitations, especially when it comes to candy. You must determine what is right for your family, Read more

Having fun and doing good aren't mutually exclusive, and this Halloween is a great time to put that theory into practice. There's still time to participate in the following programs, which help parents, kids, and communities make Halloween about more than just a sugar explosion. Don't have a Halloween costume yet? Not to fear. National Costume Swap Day is this Saturday, Oct. 8. Everyone wins: Read more