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Glamsquad review

This at-home beauty service gave me a date night makeover and here’s how it went

A glow up without having to book a babysitter? Yes please.

Updated Dec. 17, 2024
Elf on the shelf app

Want a stress-free Elf on the Shelf season? There’s an app for that

This is the ace up your ugly Christmas sweater sleeve.

Updated Oct. 19, 2023
little girl covering her eyes and hugging mom- protecting children's innocence

Preserving children’s innocence in a world in crisis

We live in a world where we must learn to navigate the turbulent waters of bigotry and hatred and redirect them towards equality and love.

Updated Oct. 19, 2023
woman putting on glitter makeup - EU glitter ban

PSA: European Union officially bans glitter

The EU is cracking down on microplastics.

Updated Oct. 19, 2023

Here’s the ultimate Disney World packing list for kids and babies

Packing for babies and children for the most magical place on earth doesn’t have to be so challenging.

Updated May. 06, 2024
mom sleeping in bed with baby - cuarentena

My ‘Cuarentena’ Experience: Staying home for 40 days after my baby was born

Having experienced it now for myself, I think something needs to change so that more moms have this same opportunity.

Updated Oct. 16, 2023
Pink poses with her children on a red carpet

Pink had the perfect response when her son told her other kids call him ‘a girl’

"People are still hung up on these really old-fashioned societal norms."

Updated Oct. 13, 2023
asian woman holding her ear - musical ear

I developed a strange postpartum condition where I started to hear music–everywhere, all the time

As someone who doesn’t like music, “musical ear” was not a welcome symptom.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023
family in the kitchen- well-being tips for parents

Empowering well-being: Practical tips for parents and organizational leaders

Whether you’re a parent and/or leader, you have the opportunity to influence and impact not only your own well-being, but that of many.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

What to expect when your kid comes home from college for Thanksgiving

Having your child home from college for the first time can bring up all kinds of emotions for the entire family.

Updated Oct. 11, 2023
What mom says vs. what kids hear screenshots

Every mom will relate to this hilarious video showing ‘What I say vs. what my kids hear’

This explains a lot about how your kids react to the completely normal things you say

Updated Oct. 10, 2023
young business woman at work - hiding pregnancy at work

Why I hid my pregnancy

Having a child, especially when it’s your first, is an anxious enough time as it is without having the added worry that you could lose your job because of it.

Updated Oct. 09, 2023
portrait of young woman closing eyes behind window - life after pregnancy loss

Living life after pregnancy loss: the devastating grief and the joy of hope

It might have been the second glass of wine or having my husband by my side again, but there was a point where I felt like, yes, I could live life after pregnancy loss.

Updated Oct. 09, 2023
girl applying mascara on friend- mascara hacks

You’re not using clear mascara correctly if you’re not doing this

This is one beauty hack you'll want to know about!

Updated Aug. 07, 2024

How to talk to your kids about pet emergencies

Those furry friends aren't just animals—they're family.

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
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