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By Divorce Detox's Allison Pescosolido MA and Andra Brosh PhD for GalTime.com

A breakup can effect your Facebook....With just the click of a button, we can "unfriend" people from Facebook, ejecting them from our daily lives without a second thought. Wouldn't it be nice if you could just "unfriend" your ex-husband or ex-boyfriend in real time.. the same way you can on Facebook?

As appealing as deleting your ex from your life sounds, it's often just not possible, especially if you share children together. However there are ways you can alter your "privacy settings" in your life to minimize contact and interaction after a divorce or breakup . Here are some suggestions on how distance yourself.

4 Tips for Dealing with your Ex and Social Media

1. Change any mutual passwords to your accounts. Online social networking sites keep you connected to others, but it's also a window into your ex's world that you don't want or need to see anymore.

Related: A Dozen Tips for Dating in a Facebook World

2. Keep

By GalTime Teen Expert Jennifer A. Powell-Lunder, Psy.D.

Having a Child with ADHDYou remember back to the days when he was toddler. Friends and family laughed when you expressed worry. "He's just an active boy," they told you.

Even your pediatrician seemed less than concerned. Call it mother's intuition but somehow you knew he was somehow different.
You were, however, forced to suffer in silence, perhaps even your spouse blew it off. When the school years began his constant activity and talking finally began to receive notice.

You realize his young kindergarten teacher meant well when she implied that some redirection and structure at home would help him at schoo, as if she were suggesting that you were too permissive of a parent. It wasn't until first grade when his experienced seasoned teacher called you concerned early on in the year.

She gently suggested a referral for evaluation and alluded to the idea that your son may have ADHD. Sure enough, once an evaluation was completed, a

By Kerri Winick, GalTime.com

Camilla Belle has the navy blues!If a black smoky eye is just too basic, but you're not quite ready for a rainbow pop of color, why not go the sultry route with some navy blue?

We're totally starry-eyed for the look! Celebrity makeup artist Andrea Fairweather gives GalTime the step-by-step for creating a deep blue look that will dazzle.

1.) The best way to achieve a flawless smoky eye is to have the right tools.

This mission calls for eyelid primer, a matte navy eyeshadow, a natural looking, flesh-colored eyeshadow, a concealer brush, an eyeshadow brush, and a volume building mascara.

2.) Prep your eyelid with the primer. (Try: Benefit Cosmetics Stay Don't Stray Primer, $26) Use a concealer brush for an even finish. This step will allow the eyeshadow colors to glide on smoothly and stay put, so you don't have to worry about creasing.

Related: The Secret to Stay-Put Eye Makeup


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3.) Now, move on to the flesh-colored eyeshadow. Using an eyeshadow brush, swipe it

By Nellie Akalp for GalTime.com

Network for success! Do you groan at the thought of an industry event? Hate all the small talk at cocktail parties? If so, you're not alone. But whether you're a business owner or just looking for new opportunities-- both networking and networking events are an indispensable part of the game.

If you're new to the networking scene, or even if you're a seasoned pro, here are six ways to make the most out of each networking opportunity:

6 Tips for Networking Success

1. Be on the lookout for opportunities, everywhere: Savvy entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for their next networking opportunity, whether it's at a friend's dinner party or in the pediatrician's waiting room.

When you're at a formal networking event, connect with everyone and never look over anyone's shoulder. I can't tell you how many people have found a new client or job by chatting with someone who knows someone. The lesson here is to appreciate each person you meet and never scan

By Dating and Relationship Coach Bobbi Palmer, GalTime.com

Dating Over 40Dating in midlife can have some unique challenges for women. Plainly said: it can suck.

As a Dating and Relationship Coach for women over 40, and a gal who became a first-time bride at age 47, I can vouch for the seemingly suckiness of it.

But here's what I now know: after 40 can be the very BEST time to be looking for companionship and love.

My personal experience, as well as that of the many women I coach, has convinced me that the direction this takes… depends solely on YOU. Here's my checklist for success:

10 Dating Do's and Don'ts for Dating Over 40

DO:
1. Know and love thyself. Take a thorough and honest look at yourself - inside and out. Articulate how fabulous you are and what makes you a good partner. Reacquaint yourself with the grownup you; I bet you're going to like her!

Related: 5 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Your Relationships

2. Let your grownup girl do the picking. Don't look

By Andrea Kasprzak for GalTime.com

BaubleBar Clara Pendant, $68Spring may be all about sherbet shades of mint and lavender, but nothing amps up an outfit quite like an electric accessory.

This season, send a sartorial shock by pairing your boldest basics with similarly loud colors. Think magenta dresses with Rainbow Brite-approved heels, notice-me-florals with fluorescent sneakers, and bold blouses matched with saturated separates.

To help get you started, we pulled together some of our favorite wear-with-everything accessories below

Zara Platform Sandal with Ankle Strap ($79.90): Want to make a style statement bright now? These tri-colored platform sandals, stacked with a serious heel, are sure to take your style staples over the rainbow. We love them paired with a super-bright short mini dress for a fun update on the seasonal sundress.

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Related: 11 Ways to Save Money on Shoes

You've Got Nail: Nail art has been having a moment for some time, but we're partial to a look that's both

By Teen Parenting Expert Barbara Greenberg PhD, GalTime.com

Being a Mother and Feeling Good The news on parenting properly has shaken mothers to the core this week as Time Magazine featured a story about attachment parenting entitled "Are You Mother Enough?"

Related: Jamie Lynn Grumet Defends Her Time Magazine Breastfeeding Cover

For the love of God, who is mother enough, who is child enough, dad enough, friend enough...? But when a theory is put forth that implies that a superior way of parenting exists-mothers everywhere hang their heads in collective shame and are each in their own way sure that they have fallen short as a mother and that their offspring will suffer lifelong damage because of their errant ways.

Now, let me remind you once again that parenting trends come and go and that the one consistent theme across all theories is that they are intended to achieve the best possible outcome for the child.

Significantly less is written about how these differing styles of parenting will affect

By Tara Weng, GalTime.com

Allergy Triggers As a life-long New Englander allergies have become a part of my life. Seasonally,I try to get by with over-the-counter remedies and avoidance of certain flora and fauna.

Unfortunately, I've discovered that my usual trigger list and my home arsenal might just have to be expanded.

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), seasonal allergies can also affect those without pollen sensitivities due to some unexpected summer staples. Among the usual culprits, the ACCAI has identified other triggers that allergy and asthma sufferers (and even non-sufferers) my want to look out for:

• Summer fruits and veggies. An otherwise healthy snack can mean an oral allergy syndrome for people whose lips begin to tingle after sinking their teeth into a juicy peach - or melon, apple, celery and other fresh fruits and vegetables. People with common grass allergies can suffer from this condition, which is a cross-reaction between