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The Good Wife and Parenting: A Hilariously Awkward Encounter
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Summer Is Here: Let’s Take a Moment to Recognize the Incredible Dedication of Teachers
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’80s Characters I Wish Were Part of My Life Today
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Navigating the Two Types of Perfection in Parenting
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Grandma Who Critiqued Kanye’s Sneakers Should Consider Fashion Blogging
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Two Disturbing Reports of Clowns Chasing Children Emerge This Week
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Little Girl’s Heartfelt Reaction to the End of Obama’s Presidency
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Embracing Imperfections: How Megan Taylor Celebrates Her Cellulite
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Please, Let’s Not Discuss Mom’s ‘Vintage’ Item. I’m Serious.
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The Reality of Parenting Every Teen Should Understand
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- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
- The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
- Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
- If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
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How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
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The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
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Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
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If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
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My Misguided Notions of Motherhood: A Recipe for Burnout
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We’re With Her: Love Triumphs Over Hate
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Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
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It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
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Yes, There Are Excellent Bras for Larger Busts
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