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Unfortunately people don't grow out of temper tantrums the way they do shoes or car seats. Here's how to defuse a fit of rage, whether the person throwing it is 5 or 45.

By Elizabeth Passarella

Article originally appeared on RealSimple.com.

Luke PearsonIf you have a child, you have at some point peeled his red-faced self off the floor of the baking aisle because you told him no, you're not buying sprinkles for dinner. (Was he still wearing pants when you exited the store? Congratulations.) "Tantrums are common from ages one to four because kids become frustrated when they can't get what they want," says Robert G. Harrington, a professor of psychology at the University of Kansas who specializes in child development, behavior management, and parent education. "Younger kids may also lack the language skills to voice that frustration." Since a two-year-old doesn't know how to tell you exactly where to stick that gummy worm you aren't handing over, he loses it.

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Umami: n. a (funny-sounding) word describing an indescribable deliciousness; savory, rich, yum. These six ingredients have umami in spades-here's how to harness their flavors every day of the week.

Matelly/Getty ImagesSaint Augustine claimed that patience is the companion of wisdom. Increase your store of both virtues by following this advice from a truck driver, a world traveler, and others who know a thing or two about serenity-threatening situations.

By Ashley Tate

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Chew Your Food Slowly People who consume food more slowly-and ignore those "I'm hungry" urges-eat less overall than those who devour their meals. Research has found that impatient people are more likely to be overweight, possibly because of their inability to delay gratification at the dinner table. This practice can help you in other areas of life as well: By eating slowly, you can train yourself to be less impulsive and more patient in general.

Charles Courtemanche, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of economics at Georgia State University, in Atlanta, who has studied the relationship between obesity and patience.

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These easy, inventive hot-cereal upgrades will give you new reasons to rise and shine.

By Charlyne Mattox and Lindsay Hunt

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By Yolanda Wikiel

Get in step with the season's trends with stylish (and comfortable) spring flats.

Zara Ballerina With Metal Toe Cap
As if the bright shade didn't make these fabric slippers stand out enough, the intricate metal cap at the toe gives them a high-end designer touch (for a song!). Also in black.
To buy: $40, zara.com .

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Sole Society Tanya Ruched Ballet Fl
Metallic flats are like the LBD of footwear-you can wear them anywhere, anytime, and they always look perfectly on point. Also in bark and jazzberry.
To buy: $50, solesociety.com .

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Banana Republic Ashley Bow Ballet Flat
You can never go wrong with the quintessentially timeless ballet slipper silhouette. This one's fabric upper makes it different yet still versatile. Or choose from one of the 21 other colors and fabrics.
To

Don't let these bad financial habits keep you from your long-term spending goals. Identify your weaknesses and start remedying them. Time for a Change

A version of this article originally appeared on Learnvest.com

Derek E. Rothchild/Getty ImagesWe know you're doing your best with your money. Sometimes, however, even the best intentions can lead us astray. With every cocktail you order at the bar, and every minute that you spend browsing the web on your mobile phone, you put your finances at risk. Don't believe us? We've got proof. These eight seemingly innocent daily moves could be jeopardizing your financial health. Are you guilty of these habits?

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According to U.S. Census statistics, approximately 20 million Americans change addresses each year, and since moves are often prompted by a life change, like getting married or having a baby, we often end up spending money on things we don't anticipate. These purchases can run

Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 8hr 00m

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Quentin Bacon Ingredients
1 3-pound piece corned beef brisket (with spice packet, if included)
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch lengths
1 12-ounce bottle amber ale
3/4 pound Brussels sprouts
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

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Directions

1. In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, place the beef, the contents of the spice packet (if included), carrots, and ale.

2. Cook, covered, until the beef is tender, on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.

3. Ten minutes before serving, thinly slice the Brussels sprouts. (This is easiest to do in a food processor with the slicing blade.)

4. Transfer the beef from the slow cooker to a cutting board; if the slow cooker is on the low setting, turn it to high. Add the Brussels sprouts to the carrots and liquid in the slow cooker. Cook,

Find out which colors are subconciously associated with certain feelings, and how that affects how much you spend at the mall.

By Yelena Moroz Alpert

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Papercut.fr At the mall, you'll spot nearly every shade of the rainbow on signs, labels, doors, shopping bags-you name it. But did you know that those colors may have been strategically placed to influence your spending? Marketing experts say that people subconsciously associate specific colors with specific social or cultural messages. Knowing this, retailers carefully select the colors they use in an effort to get you to loosen your purse strings. Here, experts explain how 10 different shades affect your purchasing habits.

The signature color of sophistication (hello, little black dress), it dominates high-end makeup packaging and can even make inexpensive blushes and lipsticks seem more upscale.

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