Laurie Mega

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GE Look ahead | The Economist
09/17/2015
Caring for the carers - | GE Look ahead | The Economist

In March of this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) held its first Ministerial Conference on Global Action against Dementia to raise awareness of the issue, put policies in place to treat and support people living with dementia and help find a cure.

Country Living
04/14/2015
12 Things No One Tells You About Owning a House

When I got pregnant, my husband and I decided to upgrade from our tiny Boston apartment. We left the college parties and the rats behind and bought a house in the 'burbs. Everything was great, until we discovered how much home ownership keeps you on your toes.

FamilyEducation
Real Moms Share Their Best Pregnancy Skincare Tips

Melasma, acne, stretch marks and dry skin; your skin goes through all kinds of crazy changes during pregnancy. We asked our network of moms - and our managing editor - to give us their must-haves for skin care during pregnancy.

Care.com
8 Birthday Party Planning Tips for the Best Turn Out

Between vacations, soccer games and school plays, calendars are booked solid. Here's how to get everyone to RSVP "yes" to your kid's birthday party. "Johnny is free on the 8th and 14th, but Sarah is only available on the 12th...." Sound familiar? If you've ever tried to plan any kind ...

O.info
11/24/2015
Tips for Moving: Repair Your Rental and Keep Your Deposit

When you decide to trade in your old apartment for a new one, it seems like everyone has great moving tips. You probably know that to pack a bunch of small boxes instead of a few big, heavy ones, and that you should shop around for the best price for movers.

FamilyEducation
5 Reasons Not to Skip the Middle Name

When I had my kids, picking out a first name was hard enough. Conversations with my husband went something like this: Me: "I like Mia." Hubby: "Nope. Ex-girlfriend. How about Anna?" Me: "Nope. Girl I hated in high school." Once we finally landed on one, the prospect of picking out a middle name nearly made us faint.