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Being a parent means navigating an endless cycle of duties, feelings, and obligations. If you thought keeping pace with your child’s requirements during the...
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Independence Day is just around the corner, which means it’s time for beer, BBQ, brats, burgers, fireworks, sparklers, and—oh, did anyone remember dessert? Whether...
Living
Every Saturday, my town becomes a lively hub of voices and signs. As I stroll through, I frequently encounter groups of protesters assembled on...
Living
Navigating the lively journey of toddlerhood can often resemble diving headfirst into a bustling and amusing realm. In a blink, your once-docile baby has...
Living
Since its inception in 2022, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has been a vital resource, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. Managed by the...
Raising Kids
Navigating the multitude of options for feeding your family can be difficult enough without the added concern of whether the packaging poses a health...
Raising Kids
When the “soft life” trend began appearing on my social media feeds, filled with idyllic moments of ease and happiness, I had a mixed...
Raising Kids
My son has just wrapped up his first year of pre-K, a period filled with significant milestones—learning to write his name, counting to 200,...
Raising Kids
My father’s beginnings trace back to a plantation in Mississippi, a place marked by the echoes of the Emancipation Proclamation, which vowed to abolish...
Health
After nearly a century of a “one-size-fits-none” approach to prenatal care, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has announced essential updates to...
Living
Surviving a hectic week only to be met with a home that resembles a disaster zone as the weekend arrives can be incredibly frustrating....
Living
Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) has recently made its way through the House of Representatives and is now set to enter the...
Living
Reflecting on my childhood, family dinners were the pulse of our home. Imagine this: my dad arriving home from work at seven while my...
Living
Last week, a significant piece of legislation referred to as Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) progressed through the House of Representatives, ultimately...
Living
If you’re a mother, you’ve likely sensed that something isn’t quite right—a feeling that resonates with many. Yet, recent statistics have begun to clarify...
Raising Kids
In an ideal scenario, every child would begin swimming lessons as soon as they’re ready. Unfortunately, drowning remains the leading cause of death among...
Living
Most millennials can likely remember the moment they first encountered Miss Honey’s captivating wildflower garden in *Matilda*. This imagery stirred dreams of having our...
Raising Kids
For many Millennials, sleepovers were an invaluable aspect of childhood—a beloved ritual brimming with laughter, playful mischief, and late-night conversations. I can still recall...
