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person holding cardboard box of toy donations

Reddit thread offers best options for donating toys so they’ll get used again: ‘Such awesome suggestions’

“Many foster kids have never had a new toy of their own.”

Updated Mar. 29, 2023

5 stress-free ways to simplify your life

Feeling overwhelmed? Here are tips to simplify your days so you can maximize time with your family.

Updated Apr. 03, 2023
mom at computer thinking her career makes her a better mom

My career is my refuge and it makes me a better mom

"I enjoy making an impact outside of my house and that is nothing to be ashamed of."

Updated Mar. 31, 2023
mom hugging child to honor grieving mothers who lost children to gun violence

You can honor grieving mothers by saying their child’s name 

In addition to saying the names of these sweet children and staff members from The Covenant School, say the names of your own children. Say their names in ways you’ve never been forced to say them before.

Updated Mar. 30, 2023
Mom and son - a letter to my first born

An ode to my first born

They say your love will multiply,And while I know that’s trueI simply…

Updated Mar. 29, 2023
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Don’t save the housework for nap time—do this instead

My favorite benefit is having that time to myself when my kids are asleep.

Updated Apr. 15, 2024
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The best places to sell your clothes (and 10 tips on how to do it!)

Through easy-to-use apps and websites, there's never been a better time to part with those gorgeous heels that are gathering dust.

Updated Apr. 03, 2024
Mom who created skincare line with teenage son and image of codex skincare tube

Mom creates the first skincare line with ‘nutrition labels’ on its products after dealing with her son’s allergies

Codex’s first-of-a-kind “nutrition labels” set its products apart from traditional formulas.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
child's hands playing with natural homemade kinetic sand

The best homemade (and taste-safe!) kinetic sand recipe for kids

This kid-friendly DIY is natural and taste-safe, all while providing a pleasant sensory experience. Here's how to make sustainable kinetic sand.

Updated Mar. 22, 2023
mom kissing child while working on computer- working mom guilt

Rejecting ‘working mom guilt’ made me a better parent 

I know my example will still shape my sons’ perspectives about equity.

Updated Mar. 31, 2023

11 beauty products you should have for traveling (and the perfect bag to pack it in!)

From sunscreen to dry shampoo, eye masks to lip balm (and even the best bag to pack it in), I've got you covered.

Updated Feb. 04, 2025
Mom holding son while unpacking minivan

An open letter to my best friend—my minivan

When I first met you, I wanted nothing to do with you.

Updated Mar. 31, 2023
boy sleeping while the world sleeps

While the world sleeps

"I can’t explain the perfect smell that is you—a mixture of chaos and perfection that I want to bottle up because I know it will be gone too soon."

Updated Mar. 31, 2023
mom writing in her journal using productivity hacks to get things done

5 productivity hacks to make you feel more energized and organized

Here are five productivity tips to help you move forward in your career—or at the very least, streamline your days so you’ll feel more energized and organized.

Updated Mar. 31, 2023
teen looking at smartphone - wait until 8th

My daughter is 10—the average age children receive a smartphone

The Wait Until 8th founder shares her reasons for starting the pledge to delay smartphones until at least 13.

Updated Mar. 15, 2023
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