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In the movie, Luisa’s...
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They’re tiny but their opinion is mighty;...
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I used to think that the only people who had house cleaners were the rich and famous. I saw it as a luxury that...
My husband and I didn’t find out the gender of our baby during pregnancy, but gender norms and stereotypes were absolutely a part of...
Intruder drills are often as familiar to America's students as fire and severe weather drills in classrooms and schools. In fact, a form of...
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In April 2021, I decided it was time to break up with my phone after realizing my screen usage was much higher than I...
"Four kids." Ten years ago, when my husband and I sat side by side in premarital counseling and the counselor asked each of us...
Are you expecting your first child? A new mom on maternity leave? Or a veteran mother about to add another child to your family?...
I'm about to let you in on a little secret that will blow your mind. Are you ready? Black beans plus brownie mix equals...


















