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When Your Kid's BFF is the Opposite Gender

No, they're not "dating." They're ten.

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Why Learning Is A New Procrastination

Learning has become a major trend of the 21st century. Sadly, it has also become a new form of procrastination.

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The One Room in My House Where You Won't Find Pictures of My Kids

Sorry, kids. This one belongs to your dad and me.

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This Body-Positive Boudoir Photographer’s Take on Style is What Every Mom Needs

Cheyenne Gil is hoping to change your perception of boudoir photography.

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The Day Yoga Became Sacred

Who knew I could actually feel grounded?

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In Case Parenting Isn't Scary Enough, Introducing- Night Terrors

Just waiting around for Rod Sterling to drop in.

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Does Your Kid Have Trouble Sleeping? This Study Tells You What NOT to Do

Are your kids having trouble sleeping? Well, you are not alone.

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Raising Twins: Say Hello to Cuteness and Goodbye to a Whole Lot of Other Stuff

The twin experience is unlike any other. Being a mom to twins I can tell you first hand that there is nothing cuter, more rewarding and interesting than watching your little genetic mutations evolv...

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The Other PMS: The Lesser Known but Arguably Worse – Perimenopausal Syndrome

Perimenopause is what I like to think of as period purgatory, where your uterine lining isn’t quite passé, but it’s not the hot spot it used to be.

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We Need to Stop Demeaning "Women's Work," for the Sake of Our Girls and Boys

The work that has been associated with women for years is still seen as less worthwhile than other more masculine pursuits, primarily paid employment.

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A Mom's Guide to Joining the Gym

Turning on the workout video does count for points.

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The Gentle Heartbreak of Parenting

Parenthood brings on a certain sense of existential dread that's both cumbersome and powerful.

Could Eating More Fish Help Kids With Sleep Issues?

A new study found kids who eat fish once a week or more sleep better and score higher on IQ tests than those who eat less.

The Bittersweetness of Five Bags of Hand-Me-Downs

For the last two years, my son has been wearing the clothes of a little boy who never got to wear them.

My Magnificent Mom Body

I feel like I’m going to vomit. My friend who runs marathons told me, “When you feel like you’re going to throw up, keep pushing for three or four more minutes. It will increase your stamina,” so I...

The Longterm Effects of Childbirth No One Told Me About

What are the longterm impacts that come from discharging an infant out of your uterus? To be fair, they aren’t all bad.

Lonely Motherhood: An Introvert's Pondering

The women I spent time with before I had kids are still friends, but we don't have as much in common anymore.

My Kid Has a Favorite and It’s Not Me

We try so hard as parents not to play favorites. I just wish they would do the same.

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Piano Lessons Are Good for More Than Just Math

When my daughter started the first grade, the beginning of the school year brought more than a new teacher and new room at her elementary school. It also brought the start of piano lessons, very mu...