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I took my autistic daughter to see Taylor Swift overseas—and it was magical

Our Taylor Swift adventure is the best thing my daughter and I have ever done together.

Updated Apr. 23, 2024
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Dear Google Calendar: This is NOT a healthy relationship

Not to sound melodramatic, but you’re my agenda angel. My daybook dream.

Updated Apr. 17, 2024
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Hindsight: What I wish I would have known as a first-time parent

Let your intuition be your guide because there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Updated Apr. 17, 2024
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14 nursing shirts that feel anything but frumpy

From casual T-shirts to work-ready blouses, athletic-inspired to boho-chic there's an endless supply of nursing tops to suit any style or occasion.

Updated Jul. 29, 2024
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17 stylish swimsuits that make nursing a breeze

From comfortable one-pieces to bold bikinis, we've got the goods, mama!

Updated Jun. 03, 2025
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This is the worst part of unexplained secondary infertility

It’s the irrational anger at the baby section in Target. It’s the hundreds of times each day I wonder what it is that’s keeping me from getting pregnant.

Updated Sep. 03, 2024
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Should I stay home or go back to work post-maternity leave?

As a new mom, your values and priorities will shift.

Updated Dec. 09, 2022
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14 nursing tank tops you’ll wear every single day

They're perfect for layering, great for sleeping and the right styles can even work solo.

Updated Jul. 29, 2024
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The 8 key money milestones to mark with your kids, according to an expert

Here’s how parents can foster financial capability from preschool to young adulthood.

Updated Apr. 10, 2024
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These under-the-radar-issues are all too common during postpartum recovery

Pregnancy and childbirth can be an amazing experience for women, but it can also cause some intimate issues postpartum.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Mothering in a country with the highest rate of school shootings

Lately, I’m struggling to cope with the anxiety of it. I fantasize about moving to another country altogether.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
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