listening habits improvement

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Community, Joy, Popular

Small talk coach shares ‘low-effort’ hack for awkward people to avoid uncomfortable silences

Tod Perry

5/22/2025
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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026