AFTER YEARS OF LOOKING FOR A BFF, I REALIZED MY MOM IS MY BEST FRIEND
I've never had much luck sustaining female friendships. When I was a lot younger, I spent most of my time being uncomfortable around...
EVEN IF I DON'T COME, PLEASE KEEP INVITING ME
I know, I know. I've missed out on a lot of invitations and attempts to hang out. I might have seemed distant, or maybe even not interested. But...
THIS IS WAS THE GREATEST GIFT ON OUR SON'S JOURNEY WITH SPEECH THERAPY
My son Anders has been in speech therapy since he was 2. Trying to teach a child how to speak is much harder than I ever imagined....
THE SATISFIER PRO WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
So, I've heard about this new clit stick: the Satisfier Pro 2 Next Generation. It simulates oral sex and probably got its name because...
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN WILL AFFECT HOW YOU RECEIVE YOUR SNAP BENEFITS
You may notice more money in January - but here's exactly what you need to know The government shutdown is nearly a month in, and while...
THIS MOTHER'S LAST WORDS BEFORE SHE AND HER UNBORN BABY DIED WILL HAUNT YOU
‘I'm literally dying' are the heartbreaking words an expectant, black mother shared hours before she and her unborn baby died in the...
5 HONEST THOUGHTS YOU'LL HAVE WHEN TRYING TO CONCEIVE
The decision to expand your family is exciting and terrifying. The excitement of having a new little nugget paired with the fear of...
WHY WE NEED TO TAKE A DIFFERENT APPROACH WHEN TEACHING KIDS TO READ
I remember learning phonics as a kindergartner in the mid ‘80s. I remember learning consonant combinations, vowel combinations, and...
CA GOVERNOR DEFIES TRUMP AND OFFERS FURLOUGHED WORKERS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The Trump administration told states they can't pay unemployment for workers being asked to work for free With Trump's government shutdown...
PLEASE DO NOT DISCIPLINE MY CHILD IF I'M RIGHT THERE
When you become a parent, strangers always have something to say. This is especially true about the way parents discipline their kids...
WHY BABIES NEED DIVERSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Before my son was born, my husband's co-workers threw us a book shower. In lieu of little onesies and diaper rash cream, they gifted...
DEAR FAST FOOD INDUSTRY: ENOUGH WITH THE BOY/GIRL TOYS
Dear Giant Fast Food Place, Today as I pulled up to the drive-thru speaker and ordered two kids meals, I heard yet again that familiar...
WHY I HATE THAT ‘HOW HARD DID AGING HIT YOU' MEME
It's the first big Internet fad of 2019. Call it the “10 Year Aging Challenge,” the “2009 v. 2019 Challenge,” “The How Hard Did Aging...
THERE'S A SUPER BLOOD WOLF MOON COMING THIS MONTH
The Super Blood Wolf Moon is an incredibly rare phenomenon and it's headed our way Things are about to get a little bit eerie this...
STOP EXPECTING BLACK PEOPLE TO SAVE THE COUNTRY
Once we got past the anxiety of the midterm elections, my fellow Democrats and liberal leaning friends began to throw more interest...
WHY THE GILLETTE AD IS IMPORTANT FOR DADS TRYING TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF TOXIC MASCULINITY
You know that moment in the Gillette anti toxic masculinity ad , where one boy is beating up another in front of a group of men around...
RAISING A CHILD WITH STRONG FAITH WHEN YOU'RE NOT SO SURE
I was making dinner one night when my 3-year-old came up to me with a stack of papers in his hands. He hands me the papers and says...
I HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE, BUT I'M STILL DROWNING IN MEDICAL DEBT
It's enough to keep you lying awake at night, the tears and stress causing your heart to race. It's on my mind every single day, even...
PARENTS SHARE THE UNIQUE INSPIRATION BEHIND THEIR KIDS' NAMES
Baby name inspiration: it's literally everywhere, if you're looking hard enough. My oldest son has a family name. My second-born got...
‘FIVER PARTIES' ARE THE NEW BIRTHDAY PARTY TREND THAT MAKE EVERYONE'S LIFE EASIER
I'm not one to jump on trends, whether they are parenting fads, the latest health craze, or the new beauty product everyone is raging...
Common Virus Reactivates After Transplantation: Here's How
Cytomegalovirus infects humans and then becomes dormant. Later on, it can reactivate, causing severe complications, especially in persons with weak immune systems, such as... Read more ...
Climbing Stairs at Short Intervals Throughout the Day Can Boost Your Health
Short bouts of stair climbing throughout the day can improve your health and fitness, reveals a new study. Read more ...
Study: Marketing to Docs, Opioid Crisis Linked
A county-by-county analysis showed that opioid use increased in places where drug makers focused their marketing efforts to physicians, researchers say. Read more ...
Stop, Drop, and Pour: Coffee-Mate's New Oat Milk Creamer Is Here to Brighten...
After aptly being named one of the biggest trends of 2019 , oat milk is hitting grocery stores! Whether you've heard your friends talking about making the switch over from... Read more ...
Steps to Reduce Hospital Sleep Disruptions Studied
Nighttime room entries dropped by 44 percent after researchers educated doctors and nurses on the health consequences of in-hospital sleep deprivation. Read more ...
Raising A Child With Strong Faith When You're Not So Sure
I was making dinner one night when my 3-year-old came up to me with a stack of papers in his hands. He hands me the papers and says “These are to teach you about Jesus. Share... Read more ...
These '10-Year-Challenge' Climate Change Photos Are Absolutely Haunting
These before and after photos proving climate change is definitely happening are devastating The 10-year-challenge has been sweeping social media with people posting pics of... Read more ...
‘Fiver Parties' Are The New Birthday Party Trend That Make Everyone's Life...
I'm not one to jump on trends, whether they are parenting fads, the latest health craze, or the new beauty product everyone is raging about. I tend to stick with what I know... Read more ...
Keeping an aging brain sharp and avoiding late-life depression may involve...
Aging is a very scary part of life since it is associated with an increased risk of health problems like mild cognitive impairment, dementia, Alzheimer's, and depression... Read more ...
PROOF Google stole the 2018 election for Democrats by switching millions of...
Since Nov. 9, 2016, the day after the presidential election, Democrats have accused POTUS Donald Trump and his campaign of conspiring with Russia to “steal the election” from... Read more ...