My mom died of an overdose. I'm talking about it openly to help other women going through the same.

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The author with her mom.

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Dry January was my entryway to sobriety. It's making me a better parent.

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A week in Hawaii on vacation with my toddler cost $4,500, and she'll never remember it. Here's why I'm glad we went anyway.

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The author and her daughter in Hawaii.

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Marie Kondo says even she can't keep the house tidy with 3 kids. Moms had a mixed reaction.

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My 7-month-old baby has had COVID, flu, and RSV. I'm angry, but I also know I did my best.

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The author's kids.

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The rest of the US can learn a lot from how New Mexico is tackling the childcare crisis

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I research harmful microplastics. Here's what I do to keep my family safe from their toxic chemicals.

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Microplastics are 10 times more abundant in baby poop than adult poop. Thats partly why plastics expert Laura Hardman keeps plastic away from her baby.

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As an expert on microplastics, here's what I do to keep my family safe.

I thought 3 years old was too young to learn about money, but experts convinced me to give my son an allowance

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