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By Stephenie Betzler, GalTime Associate Producer
It's the moment every parent dreads. You're getting ready for a fun day at the beach or afternoon at the pool ... putting on sunscreen, hats and, of course, bathing suits ... when out of your child's mouth comes that awful phrase, "I look fat."

Whether your child is four or fourteen, boy or girl, whether you've heard this sentence too many times to count or it just came out of nowhere, more than likely you are at a loss for words.

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It's difficult enough to come up with something to say when an adult friend utters the phrase while shopping, let alone figuring out what on earth is the best thing to say to your child. To help with this tricky situation, we spoke with Deborah Gilboa, board certified family physician of AskDoctorG.com, who offered tips on this difficult topic.

So what should a parent do when they hear the "F" word? First, says Dr. G, parents need to stay calm

dhBy GalTime Fashion Editor, Kerri Winick

Nothing cramps summer style more than a red-hot sunburn! We're in pain just thinking about it. (Ouch!) Chances are, you've got your favorite SPF on hand, but what about your UPF? Nope, it's not a typo…we said UPF! It stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor, or how effective a piece of clothing is at blocking the sun's rays. The ratings are based on a scale of 15 to 50+, and take into account things like tightness of weave, the type of fabric used, even the color.

Think your favorite tee does the trick when it's steamy? Think again! A basic white shirt has an average UPF of 7, and that number falls to just 3 when the shirt is wet. (We're burning up just thinking about it!) Thankfully, you can now find special sun protective clothing that has a higher UPF and is high on style. Many brands offer protection of 50+ and are treated with special UV absorbers. Celebrity dermatologist Dr. David Colbert says these threads are a must for anyone who

By Rabbi Arnie Singer for GalTime.com

If you're a publicly traded company there are strict laws that you must follow regarding full disclosure of relevant information. When you're in a relationship the rules of full disclosure aren't as clear. Am I saying that lying to a spouse or dating partner is ok? Well, it depends. What?!?! Yup, you heard me correctly. Let me elaborate.

There are different types of lies. There are what they call "white lies" or good lies, and bad, deceitful lies (black lies?). When you're a guest at someone's dinner table and your hostess asks if you liked the soup, it's obvious to all that even if you didn't, you lie and say you did. You might not want to be too enthusiastic about it, though, because she might make you eat another serving.

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The Sages of the Talmud actually discussed a similar scenario. The question was how to praise a bride. One sage said that you should say that she is beautiful

By GalTimer Jamie Gall

Why oh Why is it so hard to meet people? I'm not talkin' a date, I'm talking about friends. I'm new in my area, so I'm looking for a circle of girls I can hang with.

Don't get me wrong. I have tried. I've joined a few groups with similar interests. I've met people at random places, I've gone on hikes. I've put myself out there, but finding the people you connect with, and just click with, that's the hard part. So, how do people do it? Here are a couple of strategies I've come up with to help you along your way.

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1) Throw out all expectations. We are far too hard on ourselves, and we are our own worse critics. Half the time what you're thinking isn't anywhere accurate to reality, so let it go.

2) Don't stress out about it. If they don't like you for who you are, forget them. You want real people you connect with, and real friends. So, in that case, changing who you are to accommodate those around

By Tara Weng, GalTime.com

A while ago one of my co-workers said something to me that I thought was interesting. He was referring to household chores and how there were "pink" jobs and "blue" jobs. This got me thinking. While there definitely are certain tasks that my husband and I typically do, the division of labor seems to be leaning more towards "purple" jobs.

A recent British study reports that the division of labor among men and women is definitely trending toward equality. And according to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on hours worked by married couples who are employed and have kids, wives are only putting in about 20 minutes more work per day than their husbands. (Read more on that).

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Armed with this knowledge, I decided to take my own informal survey among friends to see just how far the pink and the blue jobs stack up.

It's always a good thing to take stock of your own situation so I did. For me I

By KyAnn Lewis, GalTime.com Editor

As parents, it feels like we're forced to make difficult decisions all the time, ranging from issues of what to feed our kids to how to discipline them. One of our most challenging and important jobs is to provide a good education. There's a lot we can't control when it comes to our kids' schooling, but at least with our younger children we have some choices. When it comes to preschool there are plenty of options, but the process of picking the right one can feel overwhelming.

Preschool is one great way to get our little learners ready for kindergarten. For some expert perspective on the subject, I talked to Carol McNally, the Director of the Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center in Maitland, Florida. Carol's been in the business of educating young kids for more than two decades. She's a big proponent of preschool learning and says, "In this day and age, if a child does not have a preschool experience at least a year or two of that, then

By GalTime Teen Parenting Expert, Barbara Greenberg

How Should I Dress? Hmmm. Let Me See What My Teen is Wearing!

Now this really does come as a shock. A Temple University Fox School of Business study found that mothers are more likely to buy what their teen daughters buy rather than vice versa.

Yep, you read that correctly. Moms are copycats when it comes to clothing and makeup... and it's their teen daughters who have a significant influence on them.

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"It is not merely the mimicking act that is conscious," say the researchers. "The findings clearly indicate that the subjects intentionally choose the figure they want to emulate..." They've dubbed this phenomenon "the consumer doppelganger effect."

The study included 343 mother-daughter pairs. The average age of the the mothers was 44 and the daughters were all around 16. The more youthful and fashionista the mom, the more likely she was to view her daughter