Life Simplified

We all can get a little confused about when it is appropriate to tip and how much we "should" tip.  In this episode, we discuss tipping in general, how much to tip depending on the service, as well as times it's ok not to tip.  

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Everyone's talking about the new tipping culture--here's what money experts say

What is the new etiquette for tipping?

Minimum Wage Tracker

Sick of 'tip creep'? 5 times it's OK not to tip, according to etiquette experts

How Much You Should Tip in Common Situations

How Much to Tip Just About Everyone

The craziest places I've been asked to tip

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It broke my heart when I heard my 11 year old say she was fat.  In this episode, we discuss helping children, tweens, and teens develop a healthy body image and relationship with food.  

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Life Simplified Intuitive and Mindful Eating

Life Simplified Healthy Boundaries

University of Kentucky SNACK Club

Tips to Encourage a Healthy Body Image in Your Child

4 Ways to Practice Body Positivity

Body Image and Eating Disorders

Body Image (Children and Teens)

How to Talk About Your Daughter's Body

Creating and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries

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Families have a lot in common because their genes, habits, way of life, and surroundings are often the same.  These things can often have an effect on your health, now and in the future.  In this episode, we discuss the importance of keeping a record of family health history as well as some questions to ask family members to get the full picture.

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Download Know Your Family Health History here. 

Download Family Health History here.

Access all University of Kentucky Health Bulletins here. 

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Millennials make up 25% of unpaid caregivers in the United States.  In this episode, we discuss unique challenges that Millennial caregivers may face and how friends and family members can help.

To download the Millennial Caregivers Health Bulletin from April 2020, click here.

For access to all Health Bulletins from the University of Kentucky, click here.

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We typically focus on gratitude during the Holiday season, but it's important to make it a regular habits in our lives.  In this episode, we talk about fostering the skill of gratitude within ourselves and our family members.

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The Gift of Gratitude

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Are your tweens/teens following the latest skincare trends on social media?  We are discussing this skincare trend and how to help our children develop healthy habits when it comes to taking care of their skin.

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The Buzz About Skincare

Teen and Tween Skincare Craze: Harmless or Harmful

Harvard Health Publishing: Tween Skincare 

Tween Skincare Obsession Fuels Industry Boom and Raises Concerns

Social Media is Fueling Tween Skin Care Craze

Social Media and Tween Skincare 

Teens are following skincare trends on tiktok

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We're wrapping up our bridging generations theme with Gen Z.  3 of us have raised or are raising Gen Z children.  Does that mean we have a little bit of insight?  Find out in this episode.

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How to Communicate with People from Different Generations

The Evolution of Communication Across Generations

Generations in the Workplace  

 What We Know About Gen Z So Far  

Gen Z Who Are They and What Events Influenced Them 

We're continuing our discussion of bridging generations with Millennials.  3 of our podcaster are Millennials so you're in for a lively conversation.

Learn more:

Britannica: Millennial

The Millennial Generation

Communication Across Generations

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We're bridging generations this month by learning about characteristics of each generation and how to effectively communicate with each.  This week is all about Gen X, those born between 1965 and 1980. 

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How to Communicate with People from Different Generations  

The Evolution of Communication Across Generations

The Digitally Savvy Generation: How Gex X Embraces Technology 

Generations in the Workplace 

Generation X: History and Characteristics 

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This month is all about bridging generations and we're discussing how best to connect an communicate with people in our lives that are from a different generation.  This episode is about Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964.

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Baby Boomer Generation: Birth Years and Characteristics

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