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I always wanted to be a working mom. After this weekend, I’m not so sure
I just spent a weekend at an annual mom summit, and it left me with some troubling thoughts.
USA TODAY
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- Lifestyle
12 Tips to Start Fresh in Your Retirement Years
You can think of retirement years as the perfect closing chapter on a well-spent career, especially if you went through a divorce, loss of a spouse, loss of money, etc. There are no more “touching base and circling back” emails, the world makes a little bit more sense than it did in your twenties, and …
Backyard Garden Lover
6 min read - Lifestyle
These Are The Most Surprising Baby Name Trends In The U.S. Right Now
The Social Security Administration's baby name data includes some interesting statistics.
HuffPost
5 min read - Lifestyle
I stopped giving my kids big birthday gifts. Now, I take them on one-on-one trips instead.
Taking my kids on solo getaways makes their birthday feel extra special, and the sibling-free time gives us a chance to connect without distractions.
Business Insider
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- Lifestyle
Snowplow Parenting: What It Means & How It Affects Your Kids In The Long Run
Spoiler alert: Let your kids fail.
MindBodyGreen
6 min read - Celebrity
I Told My Daughter a Big Lie to Protect Her. Over 20 Years Later, I Have to Come Clean.
I hoped she'd never find out.
Slate
2 min read - Celebrity
My Friend Butt-Dialed Me and Left a Voicemail. Now I Know Something I Shouldn’t.
Maybe I should send it to her.
Slate
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Dad Sent Pregnant Wife to Safety Post Vietnam War, Daughter Found Him 45 Years Later
Jade's father stayed behind in Vietnam, so her pregnant mother could escape by boat. 45 years later, Jade traveled back to finally find him.
The Daily Dot
3 min read - Lifestyle
I'm the founder of Taskrabbit and now run a VC firm. I have 4 kids, 6 calendars, and live my life with 'JOMO.'
After selling Taskrabbit to Ikea in 2017, Leah Solivan started Precedent.vc. She also has a podcast, is writing a book, and is a mother to four.
Business Insider
7 min read - Celebrity
Dear Richard Madeley: My friend kissed someone on his stag. His wife blames me
Nearly 30 years ago I organised a friend’s stag weekend in Prague. It wasn’t particularly debauched by the standards of these things but the city’s ancient brewing tradition was explored extensively and we all ended up in a nightclub where we lost sight of each other and subsequently found out there had been some amorous encounters. In particular, the groom-to-be came to me the following day and bashfully confessed to having kissed a Czech girl in the smoking area. As far as I was concerned this
The Telegraph
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- Lifestyle
Is It Really Rude to Eat on a Video Call?
Just because you can do something, it doesn’t mean you should ... especially if it involves chewing
Reader's Digest
8 min read - Celebrity
Tory Burch says she would 'never trade off' being a good mom while building her company — but something had to give
Tory Burch said her sons were like little "torturers" who used to "bully" her, though she was a "tough mom."
Business Insider
3 min read - Lifestyle
I traveled the world as a flight attendant. I wanted a quieter life — now I run a bakery in rural Japan.
Rei Onoda bought a $50,000 abandoned home in rural Japan while pregnant — she and her husband quit their jobs.
Business Insider
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- Lifestyle
These Are The Most Common Issues Gen X'ers Bring Up In Therapy, According To Therapists
"When I can help a Gen X client see that the way they’ve been coping was a completely logical response to what they lived through, something shifts.”
BuzzFeed
8 min read - Lifestyle
Between Akron And Pittsburgh Is Ohio's Vibrant Campground With Lake Fun And Kid-Friendly Entertainment
This amenity-filled campground is a success story of what happens when new ownership takes a diamond in the rough and polishes it like crazy.
Islands
4 min read - Celebrity
Siblings Shocked to Be Reunited at Retirement Home 30 Years After Losing Touch: 'Don't Wait So Long'
The siblings unknowingly moved into the same facility two years apart
People
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- Celebrity
"I’ve Never In My Life Seen A Bait And Switch Like That": 15 Partners Who Completely Changed Their Personality For The Worst After Getting Married
"It was such a wild change that I felt like a whole different person had replaced the man I thought I married."
92 12 min read - Lifestyle
Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis Show Up Together For Their Kids — Here’s What The Research Says About Co-Parenting
Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis were spotted co-parenting this week. Experts and research explain why functional co-parenting matters so much for children's well-being.
Parenting Patch
4 min read - Lifestyle
34 Shocking Things Married Couples Secretly Hate About Each Other
"My husband desperately seeks attention and approval from other women. It’s embarrassing, but it also makes me feel I’m not enough. And of course, he refuses to stop."
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"It Changes Your Life Forever": People Over 30 Are Sharing The 25 Life Lessons Everyone Should Know Before It's Too Late
"If you are intentional about making the most of your freedom, you might find that you have new dreams."
10 min read - Lifestyle
What Zahara Jolie said about Angelina Jolie is something every mother would want to hear
Zahara Jolie’s words about her mom are resonating for a reason
La Passion Voutee
- Celebrity
21 Shocking Reasons People Went No-Contact With Their Parents For Good
"My dad cheated on my mom and joined a whole other family while leaving the rest of us behind. He's such a coward and a sad excuse for a human being. I've been no-contact for months, and it's been the best decision."
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- Celebrity
Family’s Reaction To Seeing the Baby Deer They Raised Come Home Has Us in Our Feelings
This is such a sweet story!
PawNation
2 min read - Lifestyle
12 Signs in Someone's Home That They're Lonelier Than They'll Admit
How lonely are your aging parents? Or that widowed neighbor you like to check in on once a week? Are they craving connection but don’t want to feel like a bother? Evidence from PubMed indicates that people with less contact with family are lonelier. And their homes can give clues about their connections and level …
7 min read - Lifestyle
If You Have a Towel Hanging on Your Oven Door, Move It ASAP
I had no idea it was so dangerous.
Cubby
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- Celebrity
25-Year-Old Hiker's Ex Broke Up with Her in One of the Worst Places. But Her Viral 'Alpine Divorce' Isn't Her Whole Story
Women like Aila Taylor have been speaking out about partners leaving them behind in the outdoors, and Taylor says it's started a good conversation on their safety that also shouldn't be reductive
4 min read - US
Train 'Robbery' Turns into Surprise Marriage Proposal
A staged robbery is the highlight of Silver Dollar City's Frisco Steam Train ride
2 min read - Lifestyle
Ice Cream Truck Owner Goes Viral for Response to Child Who Couldn't Pay (Exclusive)
After a young boy approached her truck without money, Maddy Silvagnoli tells PEOPLE why she never turns kids away—and how that moment grew into something bigger
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- US
Why a common World War II experience made Americans choose toilet paper over bidets
Bidets are better for Americans’ health, pocketbooks, and the environment. However, a World War II-era taboo prevented them from becoming popular stateside.
Upworthy
3 min read - Lifestyle
9-year-old turns Mom into villain in brilliantly creative comic. She can’t stop laughing.
A Utah mom found herself drawn as the villain in her son's homemade comic. The hilarious moment sparked an important conversation.
Upworthy
4 min read - US
California woman driven to insanity by taunting bird that won’t leave her alone
A California woman has been dealing with a crazy bird who’s been obsessively knocking on one of the windows of her house for a week and she has no idea what the winged messenger wants.
California Post
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- Health
4 Ways to Care for Your Postpartum Hair
From styling tips to dietary changes, there are things you can do to improve the look and feel of your postpartum hair.
Parents
4 min read - Lifestyle
135 Mother’s Day Quotes to Brighten Her Day
These Mother's Day quotes will make you laugh, cry and call your mom!
Reader's Digest
13 min read - Lifestyle
Humor: Schedule for Julie's Bachelorette Weekend at the Monastery!
This monastery bachelorette weekend may be an intervention where Julie’s friends try to make her see the holy truth: Seth is a terrible idea.
Jennifer Haubrich
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- Lifestyle
Justin Bieber’s Fishing Trip With His Son Is A Great Reminder About Child Development
Justin Bieber's sweet fishing photos with son Jack Blues spotlight what experts say every parent should know about raising kids outdoors. Here's why it matters.
Parenting Patch
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LifestyleRookie Baseball Mom? Here Are 5 Game-Changing Tips You’ll Thank Me For
Starting your journey as a baseball mom can feel overwhelming, but a few simple tips can make game days smoother, more comfortable, and even enjoyable.
Alexandra Nicole Nolan
- Lifestyle
Anthropologie Just Dropped Mother’s Day Gifts That Moms Will Actually Want — And They’ll Go Fast
This way for foolproof Mother's Day gifts!
Apartment Therapy
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LifestyleShould you get a divorce to save money? Here is what the experts say
One dad had a very dramatic idea to save money that surprised everyone.
Men Lifestyle Hub
- Lifestyle
The most secure adults didn’t grow up with perfect parents, they grew up with parents who genuinely enjoyed being with them
It wasn't the sacrifice or the discipline that built them. It was something simpler than that.
Bolde
7 min read - Celebrity
9-Year-Old Author Creates Book Series to Teach His ‘Stupid Parents’ a Lesson
Utah mom StacyLyn Goulding shares the creative books her third grade son JR writes when he's mad at his parents. He threatens that there may be more to come.
Today
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- Lifestyle
My family moved to Paris 3 years ago and gave up our cars. My teen has gained independence and I'm less stressed and more active.
My commute used to drain me. Now that I'm car-free, it's the best part of my day.
Business Insider
4 min read - Lifestyle
When a parent is fully present with a child, it doesn’t just feel good—it builds a deep sense of safety that lasts for years
Being there isn't the same as being present. Most kids already know the difference.
Bolde
8 min read - Lifestyle
65 Heartwarming Mother-Son Quotes for Mother’s Day and Beyond
These moving mother-son quotes perfectly capture the incomparable bond they share
Reader's Digest
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- World
The Chinese government is warning teens that 'lying flat' is a psyop. I say, let the teens be lazy!
China's intelligence agency is warning that foreign anti-China forces are telling its teens to be lazy. I totally understand the "lying flat" trend.
Business Insider
4 min read - Celebrity
Teen Daughters Try on Wedding Dresses for Terminally Ill Mom Who Fears She Will Miss Their Future Nuptials
"The whole time, all I could think was, 'This isn’t fair,' " mom Raven Blakley told KARK 4 News
3 min read - Health
12 Honest Truths About Your Postpartum Body (That Are Totally Normal)
Looking for answers to all your burning questions about how your body transforms after giving birth? Read on.
Parents
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- Lifestyle
There’s a kind of quiet satisfaction in spending a whole weekend alone and doing exactly what you want, but it comes with the subtle realization that you’ve built a life where no one else’s presence is required to make it feel complete, and that’s both a strength and a weakness
The weekend was perfect. That's what made it complicated.
Bolde
7 min read - Lifestyle
Stretch Marks After Baby: What’s Happening to Your Skin and Why
This common side effect of pregnancy can be a frustrating reminder of how much your body changes after having a baby.
Parents
6 min read - Celebrity
Single dad gets suspicious letter from his late wife and rushes to get a DNA test
A widower opened his late wife's letter and discovered their son may not be his biological child, and his response moved Reddit to tears.
Upworthy
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- Celebrity
Former mill girl and Army driver turns 105
Dolly Maude still lives in her own home and was born only three years after end of World War One.
BBC
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