Sweater weather is coming, and that means so is slow cooker season. We love slow cooker meals for a bunch of reasons: They’re usually pretty simple to prep, they’re often quite budget-conscious, there’s very little if any babysitting required, and you can walk in the door at the end of the day to a ready-to-serve dinner. Here are four of our favourite slow cooker options to add to the meal rotation:

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Parents are always looking for ways to make mealtimes more enjoyable, so we asked pediatric dietitian Bhavin Mistry for his favourite tips for families. Plus, he tells us why eggs are an excellent addition to any diet, and more.

Born between September 23 and October 22, Libra is an air sign that brings balance and harmony (but they also come with a side of indecisiveness, so be prepared!). Represented by the scales, Libra is the seventh sign of the Zodiac. They are peacekeepers with a special ability to see all sides of a situation. Keep reading for more.

⭐️ They tend to be extroverted and make friends easy. They also crave calm and are dedicated to a sense of justice and balance.

⭐️ They are honest to a fault. If you can’t handle the truth, don’t ask a Libra.

⭐️ Creativity is key. Give these kiddos lots of opportunities to express themselves, with access to a variety of mediums and outlets.

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Adults who are big readers know the power of a good book. These days, there is a whole book subculture on social media, and you can get your hands on a great title with just a few swipes of your finger. But adults have the capacity to prioritize reading, if that’s their jam. It’s a little harder for kids who have yet to discover how much books can change your life (plus, they have more activities and distractions than ever vying for their attention!).

If you have a reluctant reader in your household, you can encourage them to give reading another shot by employing some of these ideas from author Adrienne Kress:

📚 Choose books based on their cover. (Yes, really!) An exciting cover is more likely to get a less-than-enthused reader interested.

📚 Look for books with short chapters and lots of dialogue. It will make the book seem less intimidating.

📚 Get recommendations from someone your child really likes. Knowing the book was proposed by a beloved teacher or an older cousin can entice your reluctant reader.

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You might have to have to an opportunity to observe sisters in their natural habitat for this viral video to land with you, but IYKYK. Watching these Texas sisters try to conceal a home haircut gone wrong from their mom is hilarious—from the “You wanted it, bro,” and “It’s picture day tomorrow!” to the little sister coming in with, “You’re gonna be in so much trouble,” it’s basically modern-day Little Women. Big sis to the rescue, too, just like Jo March.

Sibling haircuts seem to be a rite of passage. Was this true for you? Have your kids tried it on for size? Weigh in below!