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Courtney Leiva

Courtney Leiva joined the PEOPLE team as a writer in 2022. Over the past ten years, she has contributed to various shopping, beauty, health, and wellness stories, with commerce content being her specialty. Courtney's commerce content has been published in InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, and more. When she is not writing, you can find her combing through Reddit threads for the scoop on the latest trends, adding new kitchen appliances to her collection, or finding yet an excuse to go to HomeGoods. Courtney graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communications with a concentration in Journalism from Ramapo College of New Jersey.

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  • TODAY
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  • —Today's Parent
  • How To Get Your Kids Playing Golf
    29 Apr—Today's Parent
    Kids health Experts agree that golf offers unique advantages for kids, from building focus to fostering important life skills. By Courtney Leiva Updated May 02, 2025 Want to give your kids a sport that boosts their focus, provides exercise, and instills valuable life skills like honesty and resilience? Beyond the manicured greens and satisfying swing, golf offers unique and engaging ways to support your kids' development. Here’s how to tee up a love for golf in your children, step by...
  • Generation Names And Years: Baby Boomers To Gen Alpha
    21 Apr—Today's Parent
    Ever feel like you're speaking a different language than your kids or parents? From Baby Boomers to Gen X and Gen Z, every generation navigates the world a little differently. Want to decode these differences? This guide will help you understand generational labels, the years they cover, and how they shape family relationships. Why is understanding generation names and years important for parents today? Terms like Gen Z, Millennial, Boomer and Gen Alpha might seem like the latest social media...
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  • The best retinol products for your 20s, according to dermatologists and editors in their 20s
    25 Feb—TODAY.com
    Getty Images Welcome to your 20s — the decade when many of us start getting serious about skin care. You’ve probably got the basics down with sunscreen and moisturizer, but now is also a good time to level up your skin care game with retinol, a vitamin A derivative that tackles signs of hyperpigmentation, aging and acne. If, however, you are new to retinol and aren’t sure how to use it, consider this your guide to everything to know about this skin care powerhouse. Dr. Susan Massick, MD, a...

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