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Jon Spayde

Jon Spayde

Jon Spayde

Jon Spayde lives in Saint Paul, MN with his wife, entrepreneur and museum professional Laurie Phillips, and their black cats, Kiku and Yuki. He contributes regularly to Experience Life, American Craft, the Carleton College Voice, and other print and online publications. His autobiographical Substack is entitled “My Favorite Mistakes.”

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10 Tips to Help Kids Develop a Healthy Relationship With Food

Kids learn a lot from the way adults interact with food. A nutritionist explains how you can model healthy habits.
By Jon Spayde
Family/Parenting/KidsNutrition Tips
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Stuck in an Awkward Conversation? 11 Tips to Rescue It

A communication expert offers tips for transforming uncomfortable conversations.
By Jon Spayde
CoworkersFamily/Parenting/Kids
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9 Ways to Be a Good Parent

Parents often struggle to meet the expectations of their multiple roles. A marriage and career counselor shares strategies to ease the strain.
By Jon Spayde
Attitude/MindsetFamily/Parenting/Kids
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Going on Vacation With Friends or Family? Here Are 8 Tips to Help You Survive

Going on a friendcation or taking a trip with family? Here are some tips to minimize conflict when vacationing with your loved ones.
By Jon Spayde
FriendsHealthy Communication
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The Stress of Keeping a Secret — and How to Cope

Keeping someone else’s secret can be a burden. A life coach explains how to deal with the guilt and navigate the challenge.
By Jon Spayde
Healthy Communication
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How to Declutter Your Devices

Eight tips for decluttering and organizing your digital storage so your devices work for you — and not the other way around.
By Jon Spayde
DeclutteringMindful Technology
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How to Help Someone With an Eating Disorder

Communicating concern with tact and compassion can benefit those who are struggling to get the help they need.
By Jon Spayde
Family/Parenting/KidsFriends
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How to Avoid Toxic Competitiveness

Toxic competitiveness may lead to relationship issues and stagnation. Practicing self-acceptance and gratitude can relieve the pressure.
By Jon Spayde
Attitude/MindsetEmotional Intelligence
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Parenting Your Parents? Here are 10 Strategies to Help You Cope

Adult children often struggle with the role reversal that occurs as their parents age. Creating a strong support network and holding space for emotions can help ease the transition.
By Jon Spayde
Aging ParentsRelationships
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4 Expert Tips for Healthy Aging

The body does change over time. These suggestions from integrative physician Frank Lipman, MD, can help you adjust your behaviors with the goal of maintaining your best possible health.
By Jon Spayde
Healthy Aging
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