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Alison Wilkinson

Health, Fitness, Law

Ali Wilkinson lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, three small children, and two large cats. She is a lawyer, writer, knitter, runner and over-consumer of Nutella. Her writing has appeared on Red Book, Scary Mommy, Elephant Journal and Babble, among others. She writes about parenting and other things that make her laugh (and cry) at her blog Run, Knit, Love.

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7 Foods Nutritionists Never Buy From Vending Machines—And 5 They Love

Vending machines can be a smorgasbord of calorie and fat bombs, but some picks are worse than others. Here's what experts choose.

9 Things to Know Before You Try Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy has been used for over 100 years to help with issues from smoking to...

7 Medical Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore Heartburn

If you’ve ever been pregnant, had spicy food, eaten too much, or just generally been...

7 Ways to Make a DIY Ice Pack

These homemade, doctor-approved ice packs will soothe your aches and keep your your lunches cool....

6 Clear Symptoms of the Flu You Shouldn’t Ignore

You definitely feel sick. It hurts to swallow, your head is pounding—but is it a...

Natural Remedies for Dry Mouth That Will Make You Feel So Much Better

Difficulty swallowing, cracked lips, bad breath, tasteless food—they are all symptoms of dry mouth. While...

9 Foods With Gluten that Will Surprise You

We all know white bread is out... but these other foods? Who knew?

11 Best Foods to Eat When You’re Hangry

When you’re hungry to the point of angry ("hangry!") skip the quick-fix sweets and grab...

8 Things Never to Say to a Parent of a Kid With ADHD

Parenting ANY child is challenging. Parenting a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or another sensory...

8 Natural and Home Cough Remedies for Kids Every Parent Should Know

To get your child cough-free (and the family back to a normal sleep routine), check...