A Comedian Dad on Parental Leave, Politics, and Yelling at the Pool
Who's vacuuming while politicians call it lifestyle part-time? A comedian dad of three has thoughts, and a theater voice for the pool.
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Your Teen Turns 18: The Medical Paperwork Parents Need
Days after her 18th birthday, I was locked out of my daughter's banking apps. Now I'm making sure we're never locked out of a hospital room, too.
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Dating as a Single Mom: Apps, Time, and Making Room for Love
You plan the dentist, the soccer practice, the work call. So why does your love life only get the leftovers? Two experts have a few uncomfortable, helpful answers.
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Why One German Teacher Isn't Shocked by Dismal PISA Scores
She tries to do everything for her students and her own daughter, yet the system barely budges. A teacher-mom tells us what she'd change.
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Her Third Pregnancy Was Triplets: "Crying Won't Get You Anywhere"
The doctor kept saying "That's three... no, two... wait, three." Caroline and her husband just laughed. Here's what came next with five little kids.
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When Your Adult Son Cuts You Off: We Remember It Differently
She hung balloons for the homecoming from the hospital. Months later her son blocked her everywhere, and she's still finding her footing.
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A Year Since She Moved Out: My College Daughter Looks Back
She rented an apartment she'd only seen in photos. A year later, Lisa's daughter shares the sleepless first night and what she'd tell other students.
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Hannah Was Only 21: A Mom on Losing Her Daughter to Murder
Annika told the officers at her door they had the wrong house. Her son was fine. Then they said Hannah's name.
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Anke Neckar's First Novel Is for Every Mom Who's Had Enough
Julia loves her family, but she's lost herself in the to-do list. Anke Neckar on writing the novel every worn-out mom will recognize.
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Almost 30 Years Later, My Exchange Host Parents Are Still Family
Her host dad is 6'10", the flight took planning, and ten days in Germany showed what 28 years of staying close really looks like.
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Young Mom, Widowed: How Lini and Thilda Live With Grief
Three years after losing her husband, Lini is raising her daughter alone. She shares what helped, what didn't, and why she's still grateful.
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My Book on Parenting Teens, Teen Time, Is Out Today
Your teen rolls their eyes, and you want to fix everything. Lisa shares what she learned writing Teen Time: sometimes the best move is just listening.
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