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Tonight’s trigger? Olivia wasn’t making eye contact with me. I tried to connect, but they were looking at their sister while answering my open-ended questions. (I’d planned them!) I felt that familiar tingle of despair and thought, “Liz, don’t take it personally.” I reminded myself that, developmentally, it was normal for teens to pull away from moms. I was alarmed by the intensity and rawness of my reaction. These weren’t the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic when everyone was stressed, scared, and sad....

Popularity “We really started seeing open floors plans in the mid-century, when it no longer became the expectation that Mom would walk out of the kitchen holding a platter,” says Jessica Davis of Atelier Davis in Atlanta, Ga. “These days, we expect to be socializing even as we’re preparing for guests.” But as people spend more time at home, it’s clear that navigating work, school, play, and everything in between all from the same room is wearing thin....

Are you ready financially? “There are a handful of things that employees should consider reviewing before giving their two weeks notice,” says Adina Rothfeld, the division director of recruitment firm ForceBrands. The first and most important thing to consider, according to Rothfeld, is to think about your finances. Ask yourself, can I afford to quit this job without another lined up, or do I have enough to float me until my new job begins?...

In this collection of recipes, you’ll discover how a can (or two) of nutritious beans can transform chili, pasta salad, enchiladas, and more. These delicious and easy bean medley recipes call for black beans to cannellini beans and everything in between, so make sure your bean stash is fully stocked before you start browsing!

Get the recipe. Cheesy Potato and Pancetta Bake If this recipe understands one thing, it’s that there’s no sense pulling any punches with a potato bake. Here, you’ll blanket waxy potatoes—like red new potatoes or gold fingerlings—with layers of melted fontina cheese and a cream-infused, pancetta-onion mixture that redefines decadence. Get the recipe. Maple Sweet Potatoes With Spicy Pecan Praline There are two kinds of people: people who want their sweet potatoes, well, sweet, and those who want them savory....

Peace Out Skincare’s ingenious Radiant Retinol Duo eased my qualms with its gentle formulas for the face and eye area led by encapsulated retinol, which boasts the full benefits of retinol with less chance of irritation. And just in time for the holidays, Peace Out is offering 30 percent off sitewide, including bundles. This set is on sale for $48 for a limited time—given that the Face Stick is normally $34 on its own, that’s a steal....

The Adidas Cloudfoam 2.0 Pure Running Shoes are known for their cushioning, and they’re on sale for as little as $49 in select sizes and colors. According to the brand, the support comes down to the inner sole that promises to make wearers feel as though they are “walking on air.” Plus, the shoes are said to offer a breathable, foot-hugging knit upper that seemed like it would only enhance the lightweight feel of the shoes....

“Vitamin C is one of the most studied, potent, and plentiful antioxidants in human skin,” Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, M.D., a New York-based board-certified dermatologist, tells Real Simple. “It continues to be one of the most recommended treatments for improving uneven skin tone, texture, acne scars, dullness, and fine lines.” The antioxidant also boosts collagen production, which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles. One way to add a dose of brightness to your skincare routine is with RoC’s $11 Multi Correxion Revive and Glow Gel Cleanser that makes vitamin C the star of the formula....

Aim for Zero Odor The secret to a nose-friendly space isn’t to spray fragrance on top of yucky stuff: “A clean home should smell like nothing,” says Melissa Maker, founder of the Clean My Space cleaning company, blog, and YouTube channel. For folks who get overwhelmed by too much fragrance (or who have allergies or asthma), the work may end at neutralizing bad odors. But for those who love a scent, we have ideas for you too....