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RealAge skin expert Dr. Wechsler is a big believer in simple, basic products. But as she says, “Who doesn’t love a little luxurious skin treat now and then?” Of course, nobody needs a $250 moisturizer. But if money is no object, and you love the way it looks and feels, go for it and indulge. Below are a few products under $250 that Dr. Amy treats herself to:

Lipsticks. For Amy, great lipsticks are hard to resist. They’re the one makeup item she’ll really splurge on, because she adores the way they feel. Her favorites are Shiseido and Cle de Peau (which is actually part of Shiseido). She raves, “The colors and the textures are amazing.”

Antioxidant treatments, particularly the ones based on green tea or caffeine. A line she personally likes is Topix Replenix. Its antioxidant Cream CF and Serum CF are caffeine enhanced and have 90% polyphenols from green tea. They cost about $60 each. The cream is slightly more moisturizing, so it’s good for dry types; oilier skin would be fine with the serum.

L’Occitane’s olive-oil skin products. Like safflower oil, olive oil is a great moisturizing skin treatment, but the straight stuff leaves you smelling like a salad. These don’t.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Fluide Extreme SPF 50+ with Mexoryl SX and Mexoryl XL. Amy loves this ultraprotective but gentle sunscreen but says that it’s definitely expensive in the U.S. — if you can find it at all. She suggests ordering this product online from Canada; it can be $60 a tube here, but if you shop hard, $20 outside the country.

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If you have ever made a trip to the dentist, the odds are that you have come into contact with a dental hygienist. In fact most of your time spent in the dentist’s chair will actually mean that it is the hygienist who is working on you and not the actual dentist, whether you are having a filling put in or just a routine check up. Many people have also found a career as a dental hygienist to be a satisfying one both professionally and monetarily, with the average hygienist in Canada making around $30 per hour. Let’s take a look at the finer points of what a dental hygienist is.

Education

In order to make that kind of money in what is essentially a health care industry; a dental hygienist has to be well qualified. This means they must earn a degree from an accredited dental hygienist school. Most hygienists only qualify for entry into these schools after fulfilling specific science prerequisites at lower levels of education, so it can mean four or five years before a hygienist is qualified.

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Here are some things you will want to know if you have a positive child:

When it’s a good thing: A generally happy kid is fun to be around. Consider yourself lucky if you ended up with a kid with this type of temperament.

When it’s not such a good thing: It can be easy to overlook the needs of an “easy kid” who always seems to be in a good mood, simply because a child like this tends to be less demanding.

Bringing out the best in your child: Don’t overlook the needs of your “happy kid” just because he may not be as demanding as some of his siblings or peers. It’s not fair to punish him for being easy to get along with!

Some children are highly cautious—even fearful—in new situations. They’re the ones who can be found clinging to their mother’s legs on the first day of school or hiding behind the couch whenever someone new has been invited over for dinner.

Here are some tips on coping with a shy child:

Try to understand what’s at the root of the problem if she refuses to cooperate in a particular situation. She may be refusing to go to bed because she feels lonely or afraid when she’s in her room. She may be refusing to eat the casserole that you whipped up for dinner because it contains a vegetable she doesn’t recognize. It’s easier to deal with a particular problem once you’ve pinpointed the root cause. At that point, you can start brainstorming some creative solutions.

Even if you’re a natural-born extrovert who’s never shied away from a new situation in your life, let your child know that you understand how she’s feeling and that you’re not angry at her for being shy or scared. Although it can be incredibly frustrating to sign your child up for a gym class only to have her spend the entire session crying and begging to go home, she can’t help the way she feels, so it’s important to be kind and empathetic.

Encourage your child’s attempts at socialization. Continue to expose her to social situations even if she isn’t willing to do anything more than tentatively observe the other children from the sidelines. Eventually, she’ll become more comfortable with the idea of socializing with other children.

Accept the possibility that your child may not outgrow her shyness any time soon. Research has shown that only 40 percent of shy toddlers overcome their feelings of inhibition by the time they start kindergarten.