family life
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A cool aunt and mom shares honest, funny, and hard-won advice for new parents—because everything is a phase, and you really do have this. Read more
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Discover my most genius parenting hack: a cast of fictional characters—Bathtime Beti, Showertime Sherri, The Inspector, and Tutor Teri—who make my daughter actually cooperate with baths, showers, and homework. Read more
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A humorous reflection on adulthood, nostalgia, and why the old dishwasher you hated is suddenly unforgettable. Read more
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Back-to-school and back-to-work re-entry after the holidays is harder than we admit. A candid, funny reflection on bedtimes, kids, and lowered expectations. Read more
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Surviving Thanksgiving, navigating family chaos, and channeling Clark Griswold—one sandwich-generation holiday at a time. Read more
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Kids and sleep: it’s complicated. From newborns waking every few hours, to toddlers stealing the covers, to perimenopause wake-ups, parenthood’s sleep journey never ends — and you’re not alone. Read more
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A funny and heartfelt reflection on the sweetest words a parent can say — “Told you so.” From skateboards to study habits, one mom shares how the circle of parenting karma comes all the way back around. Read more
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It’s that time of year. Back-to-school. And back-to-college. I wouldn’t know about that last part. But I can imagine. Several friends and family members are moving their kids into dorms this week. My niece is heading back for her sophomore year. Two friends are moving their freshman sons in for the first time—one has done… Read more
