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Parenting

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Parenting
The One Thing We're Guaranteed As Mothers
A tale from author Kristan Higgins.
By Kristan Higgins
June 1, 2023
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Parenting
Navigating The Parents Facebook Group At Your Kid’s University
Who can relate?
By Joy Frank-Collins
, September 10, 2019
5 Min Read
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Parenting
I Am Open With My Teens About My Dating Life, And This Is Why
After all, I'm in my sexual prime.
August 13, 2019
2 Min Read
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Parenting
The 7 Rules Every Parent Volunteer Should Know
How to fulfill your obligations without sacrificing your sanity.
By Jessica McFadden
, July 30, 2019
3 Min Read
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Parenting
My Summer Parenting Mayhem Story
Everybody has one.
By Jessica McFadden
, July 11, 2019
3 Min Read
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Parenting
I Discovered I’m Not As Smart As I Thought
And I'm OK with that.
By Kristen Mae
, July 9, 2019
4 Min Read
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Parenting
Parents Are Throwing 'Period Parties' For Their Daughters
Why I won't be one of them.
By Christine Burke
, June 18, 2019
3 Min Read
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Parenting
20 Freebies for Those With College-Age Kids (Or Young Ones)
Parenting isn't cheap. This helps a little.
By Shelley Emling
, June 11, 2019
6 Min Read
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Parenting
To Text Or Not To Text? That Is The Question
Exactly how often SHOULD you reach out to your college kid?
By Kathryn Streeter
, June 4, 2019
3 Min Read
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Parenting
When My Child Remembers My Drunk Moments
Seven months of sobriety haven't erased the hurt.
By Suzanne Hayes
, May 28, 2019
4 Min Read
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Parenting
The One Comment About Being Childless That Still Stings
Honestly, it really hurts. A lot.
May 7, 2019
3 Min Read
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