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By GalTimer Jane Kim

I just simply asked my students to come join me at the rug area for a lesson, and a child asked me if she could sit in a chair instead of joining the rest on the floor. I said, "No." She crossed her arms and asked me again. Again, I said, "No, you may sit on the floor like the others."

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By now, her arms were crossed and her head was turned away. So I said, "You don't have a choice, so please come sit on the floor." She marched to the back of the room, broke down into tears, and said, "I just have a problem with the word 'no'!" At this point, I wasn't going to be flustered by her belligerence. I told her that even though the word 'no' is a strong word, it is something she needed to accept. I told her that she could sit right near me on the floor, and so she eventually did.

Are we brainwashed into thinking that our kids should have more? Are we guilty of not spending enough time with our kids, so we end up saying 'yes' to

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By Career Expert Vicki Salemi for GalTime.com

I admit, I'm not really into watching reality TV like The Bachelor or Survivor but when it comes to Bethenny Ever After, the show on Bravo about the American dream, um, I mean self-made millionaire Bethenny Frankel, I started to take notice. Week by week on Monday nights I became glued to the TV at 10 p.m. ET for a dose of escape television with a message.

Sure, she shares way too much information at times with cameras rolling, therapist sessions included, but there's a lot we can learn as working women from the woman who recently built her Skinnygirl margarita brand, penetrated the male alcohol beverage industry, sold it for $120 million and oh yeah, got married and had a baby within one year. Let's just say there's a reason why her book, A Place of Yes, is on the New York Times bestseller's list. And she's not done yet! Reports have circulated that she's developing a talk show and has an array of products coming out within her

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By Author Becky Sheetz-Runkle for GalTime.com

Business is filled with inconvenient, uncomfortable realities. One such truth for women is this: to be truly successful, you need to be better. The natural implication of that statement is that we have to outperform men. While that's my point, I'm not seeking to engage in a confrontational us-versus-them debate. I'm not pointing fingers or wringing helpless hands.

With that out of the way, let's explore two ways of looking at this reality. Simply put:

1. Don't think about gender disparity. Buck up, and get over it.

And

2. Gender disparity exists in the workforce and it's undeniable. You'll never be judged the same as the boys.

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Acclaimed real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran falls into the first camp. She put it like this: "Forget the fact that you're a woman and out-hustle everyone else. Being an entrepreneur is all about hustling harder and persevering longer than the

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By Ranae Verita, Travelista/Fashionista for GalTime.com

I have a seemingly strange connection to my weekend/carry-on bag. It was an impulse purchase back in the day when I really couldn't afford it. But the crocodile green leather and spacious interior seemed to beg me to take it with me on my future adventures. And so it was! From road trips and solo excursions to places like Israel and across Europe, my trusty bag accompanied me through every kind of trip. I recently replaced the zipper closure, that's how much I love this bag.

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The importance of the perfect weekend/carry-on bag cannot be stressed enough. It should not only carry the essentials for a great trip or for when (God forbid!) the airline loses your checked luggage but also reflect your personal style as much as any other part of your outfit. And it should be able to withstand the elements and physical beatings of a race through airports, train stations, and that Read More »from Weekend Travel Bags We Love

By GalTime Sexpert Jane Greer, Ph.D.

Question: My husband nearly never wants to have sex with me. He says he feels that I'm not committed to our marriage of 14 years. Any advice?

Answer: It sounds like your husband is upset with you and doesn't feel you are taking the marriage seriously and as a result has withdrawn sexually from you. The question is whether he is looking to punish you by rejecting you or if he is looking to protect himself from being hurt by you if he connects intimately with you.

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You need to have a conversation and ask him why he feels the way he does and most importantly ask what have you done that has made him feel this way. (Have you done anything that you know of? Be honest!) Then ask him what it would take for him to believe that you are committed to your marriage, meaning, what behaviors he is looking for you to show him that would make him trust you and move closer to you again.

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By GalTime Associate Producer Stephanie Betzler

It's one of the classic parental dilemmas. Tuesday morning rolls around and in between making the coffee, dressing the toddlers, and fixing breakfast for everyone, you are suddenly reminded of one of the most dreaded morning tasks: packing the lunchbox.

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Despite the seemingly small and insignificant nature of the small and square plastic box or bag, managing to fill it with nutritious, edible and only semi-perishable food often causes undue stress for parent and child alike. So often parents and children find themselves reverting to the PB&J or plain turkey sandwich.

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With so many other interesting and healthy options out there, you might as well experiment a little bit and make lunchtime a little more fun for both you and your child. With the help of Catherine McCord of Weelicious.com, we have assembled a short list of tips

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By Mary Schwager, GalTime.com
It's the question that sparks dread into women's psyches: "Is your man cheating on you?" Shudder. If I were to tell you there's a new book to help you figure it out you may think, "Oh yeah, right!" This Consumer Watchdog is tellin' you, this book actually makes sense and it's not written with a 'down with men' kinda mantra. The authors ofThe Cheat Sheet bring together incredibly smart cheatin' signs you'll want to look for if you suspect you're not-so-significant to your significant other. They combine common sense with the sleuth-ness of a private detective's eye. Think your relationship is in a good spot and you don't need the book? The authors offer tips on how to "affair proof" your relationship.
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Q: You make the point in your book it's very important to make sure that what constitutes "cheating" in a relationship is defined. Why is that important and how do you bring that up without sounding like a crazy

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By Malia Martine Karlinsky, GalTime.com

It's the recipe for something incredible. Take Microsoft millionaire Nathan Myhrvold (the software giant's first chief technology officer). Mix in equal parts passion for food and science, and season with a staff of amazing chefs.

The result is "Modernist Cuisine," a visually stunning six-volume 2,438 page manual about cooking-- that took three years to produce.

The price tag is as impressive as the comprehensive culinary encyclopedia itself, which retails for $625 (and it's so popular, it's currently out of stock on Amazon). GalTime caught up with Anajana Shanker, the only woman working on the project, to get the dish on being part of culinary history.

GalTime: How would you describe "Modernist Cuisine"?
Anjana Shanker: The book goes to the great length to explain how food turns out the way it does. It also and provides through visually stunning images--both the process of cooking and final product that appears on your

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