Have Sex ‘Micro Talks’ With Your Kid

In the history of parenting, there might be nothing more dreaded than The Sex Talk. Masturbation, nocturnal emissions, menstrual cycles, how to use condoms—nobody wants an awkward lecture on these topics. I remember once joking with my mom about douching after seeing a commercial on television. She then took on a…

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Author: Catherine Pearlman on Offspring, shared by Catherine Pearlman to Lifehacker

Create a Family Chore Chart on Alexa

With family chores, kids often spend more time protesting and less time doing the actual job. (“It’s Scarlett’s turn to unload the dishwasher!” “No, it’s Willow’s turn!”) A solution: Put Alexa in charge.

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Author: Michelle Woo on Offspring, shared by Michelle Woo to Lifehacker

How to Write a Great Cover Letter

A few weeks ago a close friend of mine posted a job on Facebook that was available in her office that just happened to be a perfect match for a different friend of mine that’s looking for a new job. I passed the info along to friend number two and connected them together.

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Author: Emily Price