Christine Organ

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Is it really true that we’re ‘only as happy as our least happy child?’

Does our joy have a threshold that is set by our children’s situation?

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It’s OK if you don’t go to every sports game

We are parents, not superheroes. We cannot be in multiple places at the same time. We cannot do all things or be all things. 

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What people get wrong about being a mom in your 40s

Life in your 40s can best be described by these three words: in your feelings.

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You’re not a hot mess mom—you’re a normal one

Being a mom is messy sometimes. And that's normal.

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I refuse to do my kids’ homework

There is a way to support our children, without taking over.

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The problem with ‘gentle parenting?’ It’s not always gentle on mothers

At first blush, gentle parenting seems like the gold star for parenting. But there is another side to the gentle parenting movement that doesn’t often get discussed.

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Viral Instagram posts and TikToks show how toxic photo editing apps can be

With a click of a button, we can remove entire sections of our bodies. This has gotten way out of hand.

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Here’s to the friends who stick around despite time and distance

These friends matter more than we realize.

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The way we raise boys impacts everyone—so it is everyone’s responsibility

The nature vs. nurture debate is strong when it comes to raising boys.

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Back-to-school season is the real ‘new year’

Back-to-school season is a fresh start for kids and parents. But it is also a stark reminder that our kids are growing up too fast.

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Viral TikTok reminds parents to avoid posting certain back-to-school pics for safety concerns

Celebrate going back to school with cute photos, but be careful.

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Teacher goes viral with ‘Welcome to Kindergarten’ song—watch the video here

Whether you have a child starting kindergarten or not, you're gonna want to watch Dwayne Reed's video.