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  • Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth

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  • Learning to Honor My Child’s Boundaries

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  • The Coneheads Make a Comeback, and Their Humor Still Resonates with the Younger Generation

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  • Why My Vote Matters for My Children

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  • 10 Ways Motherhood Has Elevated Me to Rock Star Status

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  • What Happens When a Dad in His 40s Attempts to GOOP Like Gwyneth?

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  • The Veil of Despair

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  • 8 Wardrobe Items I Won’t Be Wearing Again

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  • 5 Essential Actions to Take Before Welcoming My Second Child

    home insemination kit Transitioning from being a parent to one child to having two can be daunting. As I prepare for the arrival of my daughter, I’m filled with excitement, but I also feel a bit anxious about the changes ahead for my 7-year-old son, Max, and my husband, Jake. We have enjoyed seven wonderful…

  • 45 is the New 46: A Reflection on Age and Motherhood

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