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I swear, it's the same fight every year.
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I honestly think my husband might still believe in Santa.
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‘Tis the freakin’ season.
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I worried it would be impossible. Actually, it was kind of freeing.
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How in the world are we supposed to resolve this one?
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Some of these will be controversial, but they're a no for me, dawg.
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It's tough to be supportive without accidentally embarrassing or annoying the heck out of your child.
Will My Kid Be Hopelessly Out Of The Loop If I Don't Give Him A Phone?
We don't want him to have a phone yet, but I worry that his friends will move on without him.
I Went One Week Without Correcting My Kid’s Behavior. Here’s What I Learned.
I worried it would be impossible. Actually, it was kind of freeing.
“Is Santa Real?” How To Have That Christmas Convo With Your Kid
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I have a secret weapon that takes the stress out of holiday gift-giving.
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Fitting in with other PTO moms is just as hard as fitting in in middle school.
I secretly skip some pages in my kid’s night reading cause I’m barely awake myself
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I slept with my friend’s husband and would do it again.
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I'm Going To Kill My Mother-in-Law In Front Of The Christmas Tree Ho Ho Ho
‘Tis the freakin’ season.
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I swear, it's the same fight every year.
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Communicating with each other took out any kind of secret competition.
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The Holiday Mental Motherload Is Melting My Brain
I honestly think my husband might still believe in Santa.
What Do You Call Non-Binary Or Trans Parents?
Respecting a fellow parent's unique lived experiences and identity is the bare minimum, but it's OK to have questions.
How Much VR Gaming Is Too Much For Our Kids?
Can a child Oculus themself into a headache or injury? Do hours in the metaverse lead to anti-social behavior in the real world? What are the rules with virtual-reality gaming?
8 Christmas Charcuterie Board Ideas For When You’re Just F***ing Done
Minimal effort charcuterie boards for when you're tired AF and still have tons to do before the in-laws go home.
Please Be Kind To Your Relatives With Autism This Holiday Season
Let the autistic family member be autistic. There is no greater gift.
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A Couple Is Fighting Over A Christmas Stocking Tradition And Neither Will Back Down
Should a dad boycott his family's holiday celebration if his stepson doesn't get a homemade stocking?
A Media Outlet Said Hilary Duff "Still" Looks Great At 35 And Women Aren't Having It
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Kourtney Kardashian Barker Says She's Finally Recovering From Her IVF Treatments
The reality star stopped fertility treatments after 8 months of trying.
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Respecting a fellow parent's unique lived experiences and identity is the bare minimum, but it's OK to have questions.
The Holiday Mental Motherload Is Melting My Brain
I honestly think my husband might still believe in Santa.
I Want Another Kid, And My Husband Doesn’t
How in the world are we supposed to resolve this one?
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