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Real-Life Surprise Medical Bills: The $6,000 Emergency Room Bill
Discover the real-life story of Oscar, who faced a surprise $6,000 medical bill after an ER visit. Learn about his struggle to understand and contest the charges, and explore his insights on the urgent need for transparent healthcare pricing. Get tips on self-paying for healthcare and find out how Solv's ClearPrice initiative is working to demystify healthcare costs.
Parent Tips for a “no burn-out, no bummer” summer with kids
Let’s face it: for parents, the unbridled enthusiasm that summer break used to evoke, very likely — and understandably — diminished as worries about scheduling, daycare, camp sign-ups, and more, took precedence. And when the pandemic hit, the concept of long, unstructured, freeform days with kids who had nowhere to go (while parents, of course, still had jobs to do), incited a ton of anxiety, to be sure. It also resulted in the exacerbation of a phenomenon that was well documented, even before the pandemic: parental burnout. All that said, parental burnout isn’t an inevitable result of caring for kids — even during a challenging time like the summer. San Diego-based licensed marital and family therapist and mom of two young boys, Alyssa Mass, MFT, a personal and professional veteran of managing stress and overwhelm with young children, has some tools for parents to preserve their sanity and lower their stress levels over the summer and beyond.
Dating Etiquette in the Omicron Era
Dating during a pandemic can be tricky. This article offers tips for navigating the dating world in the era of Covid-19. Learn how to define your comfort zone, communicate your boundaries, and handle potential exposures. Plus, find out how to support someone you're dating if they get Covid. Remember, there's no one-size-fits-all approach, but transparency and respect are key.
Managing Mental Health During the Holidays
The holidays are framed as the most wonderful time of year, yet this season can also come loaded with stressors. It can also unearth a slew of emotional and mental health challenges. Learn what you can do to stay healthy, help a loved one, and get the care you need.
Etiquette expert: Host a joyous Thanksgiving and avoid COVID conflict
Thanksgiving is an important time for family and friends to gather, celebrate, and spend time with each other. Learn how to do so safely with COVID restrictions and host an event with proper etiquette.
Take a breath. You've got this: Tips for Calming the Chaos of Back to School
Back-to-school times are mentally exhausting for both kids and parents. With some added awareness, compassion, and intentional steps to manage the stress, it’s possible to settle into this new chapter with more ease than you may have thought. Learn to handle it better with some mental health tips.
Hey Sleepyhead, How Many Hours of Sleep Do You Really Need?
The number of recommended sleep hours you need each night depends on age, however, there are other factors to consider such as health conditions and the medications you take. So, how many hours should you slumber and when should you be concerned about sleeplessness?
Tummy Problems? 4 Natural Ways to Treat Stomach Aches
There are many natural remedies that allow you to feel better and not have to deal with getting prescription or heading to the pharmacy. Consider the following great natural remedies for stomach problems.