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Multitasking or Multi-failing?

I feel as though multitasking is hard-wired into me as a mom to find the most efficient way to move through a day. I’m pulled in several directions at once and my need to plow through tasks never allows me to fully engage and be present with my kids.

Grown-up Talk

Emotional Challenges With Your Second Child

The most challenging differences between parenting one child instead of two were far more emotionally nuanced. Here are some common big struggles and what you can do to manage them.

Real Talk

Am I a Covid Mom-Shamer?

My free-wheeling parenting attitude went out the window with COVID because all of a sudden, the choices another parent makes for her child may very well affect the health of my family. And with the higher stakes, I’ve found myself slipping into mom-shaming. Is that terrible of me?

Grown-up Talk

Potentially Troubling Parenting Phrases

We may overlook the potential damage some of our off-hand phrases could have on kids. Here's some alternatives to try out instead.

Grown-up Talk

The Best Podcasts For This Summer

Whether you're on a road trip or hanging at home this summer, here's a list of podcasts for your family to enjoy together and some for your own ears!

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