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After a brutal winter, the Omicron wave is finally easing up. Cases are plummeting, and people aren’t waiting hours in line for last-minute COVID tests anymore. Of course, this lull might not last forever. If there’s one thing Delta and Omicron taught us, it’s that this virus tends to come back with a vengeance, often about two months after the end of the last surge. But after two years of constant disruptions and living in fear, we’re tired. So why not take this opportunity to return to a temporary normal (or as much normalcy that’s possible in a pandemic world), whether it’s eating indoors again or seeing relatives before another variant hits? The experts even (circumspectly) have your back.


    HEALTH AND SCIENCE   

Yes, It’s Most Definitely Time to Get Out and Have Some Fun Again*


*With a few public health caveats. (You knew there’d be caveats.)

 
 
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TIPS AND TRICKS


A Bit Anxious About Returning to “Normal”? Take Time To Process
If you find yourself feeling wound up when you think about leaving the house, take a deep breath — you may just need some time to recalibrate. You’ve experienced lots of complicated emotions over the past year and a half. It’s crucial to process them before diving back into the real world, whether you journal, talk to a friend, or see a therapist.

Here are a few more strategies for anyone dealing with post-pandemic anxiety.

    FINANCES   

6 Tips to Help You Navigate Today’s Bonkers Car Market


Dealerships are in extremely short supply, so consumers must adapt. Here are some pointers to keep you from spending an excessive amount.

 
 
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    PARENTING   

15 Expert Tips for Balancing the Chaos of Two Kids


You got this.

 
 
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TIPS AND TRICKS


Yup, Sibling Rivalry Is Very Real
Rivalry happens and being challenged by a brother or sister can help kids grow in healthy ways. But sometimes sibling rivalry can become sibling bullying, leading to depression, anxiety, and self-harm. Some studies have found that up to 40 percent of children are exposed to sibling bullying at least once per week and, unlike bullying in school, there’s very little room for escape. 

It's important to make sure you’re keeping your eyes out for signs of sibling bullying. These can include clear, sudden changes including underachievement in school, chronic, unexplained illnesses, or cycles of self-harm. But when the warning signs of sibling bullying appear, you should err on the side of stepping in. 

“Prevention is always better than having to treat a longstanding major problem,” Shoshanah Shear, a private occupational therapist and author. “Don’t wait for a problem to get worse. Always take note of bullying and work towards developing a healthy, united, loving family environment.”


FURTHER READING

    DRINKS   

10 Bottles of Japanese Whisky Everyone Should Try


There is something special about Japanese Whisky that makes it unlike anything else out there. These are the bottles you should get to know.

 
 
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    PLAY   

This Underrated (and Short!) Batman Comic Totally Inspired the New Movie


In the year 2000, one Batman comic book storyline changed everything. And it's not the one you think.

 
 
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