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I never want each season of the lives of my kids to end

Post author:Sydnei Kaplan
Post published:March 23, 2021
Post category:The Real Deal of Motherhood
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When I cuddled and nursed my infants, I was sure I could never love them more than I did right then. They were little miracles, and even though I was…

4 easy ways to practice mindfulness with your kids

Post author:Sara Kubica
Post published:February 18, 2021
Post category:The Real Deal of Mental Health
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It's Monday morning. 7:45am. Breakfast dishes scattered in the sink. Dog barking (for no real reason at all). We are hustling to get out the door to catch the bus…

Why I’m Not Giving My Kids An Allowance

Post author:Kristina Hernandez
Post published:January 12, 2021
Post category:The Real Deal of Homemaking
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I remember my parents granting me some kind of weekly allowance as a kid but it wasn’t much. I have no idea how they came to the conclusion of how…

Ten Best Cities to Live in the U.S.

Post author:Guest Post
Post published:January 7, 2021
Post category:The Real Deal of Adulthood
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Maybe moving is on your family's 2021 goal list? Where to move to depends on several factors. This is a new list from Bankrate on the best cities in the…

When I let mental illness win…

Post author:Danielle Sherman-Lazar
Post published:June 26, 2020
Post category:The Real Deal of Mental Health
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When I let mental illness win, I fail my family. There was the time I was lost with my kids in the car, and I had so much anxiety. My mind…

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