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Study reveals why you should think twice about microwaving holiday leftovers in your plastic containers

It might be tempting to use your stash of reusable plastic containers collected from takeout restaurants. 

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Making Christmas unforgettable: Beyond the lights and gifts

This heartwarming experience was a powerful reminder that often, the most cherished moments stem from life's simplest pleasures.

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Balancing a newborn and working full-time

Perhaps with my fresh and recent experience on my motherhood resume, I can provide solace or understanding to other mothers experiencing this, too.

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The things my parents saved in the attic

Today my husband and I will set up the tent that my whole family once camped in.

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Facing opposing family values this holiday season

I hope to teach my boys the importance of breaking norms, of participating in traditions while also shaping them. 

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To the moms who gave my kids their hand-me-downs—thank you

I swear, I just brought up the 18-month clothes, but now I need to get the 24-month size clothes out.

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Dear formula mom—I see you

Don’t let anyone make you feel less than because you have chosen (or like many of us, life chose for you) the formula route.

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Mom says she was ‘humiliated’ by a flight attendant because of her daughter’s dirty diaper

After the flight, the mom says the flight attendant told her she was placed on the 'no-fly list.'

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Study reveals potentially huge advantage of working from home

“It’s one interesting piece of the puzzle, but not the whole story.”

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Watching a war through social media reels

Where is the line between trauma exploitation and bearing witness to history?

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Parenting styles are a myth

Here’s how you create your own personal parenting style that works for your family, your lifestyle and your values.

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It’s science: Clutter can definitely give you anxiety

Clutter creates stress that has major neurological effects on us.

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10 ways to support a new NICU mama

While you may not have experienced being a NICU mama yourself, being a good friend is universal and consistent.

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