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Why Betty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique" Still Inspires

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Betty Friedan explored identity and motherhood in her society-changing book, “The Feminine Mystique,” published in 1963. 55 years later, it still resonates.

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Gratitude's Flip Side: How to Follow Up When a Professional Lets You Down

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How do people in positions of authority know when their judgments or actions harm others unless the consequences result in litigation?

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Does Conflict in Your Home Really Matter? What the Latest Research Says

by ParentCo.

A recent study of toddlers aged 14 to 36 months focused on the impact of family conflict on parent-child interactions.

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What is the Four Burners Theory and Can Anyone Actually Make it Work?

by ParentCo.

We all have four burners: family, friends, health, and career. Must we choose to turn one burner off to keep the others successfully lit?

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How to Find Yourself When You Are Feeling Lost

by ParentCo.

In an instant I knew what to say because I knew it was true. I am resilient. I will bounce back from this.

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13 Fabulous Gifts that Give Back

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These unique, well-made gifts are all from awesome companies that give to charity with each purchase.

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It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

by ParentCo.

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Why Date Nights Matter When You're Married

by ParentCo.

It's as if once you say "I do,” date nights instantly become “We don’t,” and occur with the frequency of a Big Foot sighting.

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The Four-Letter Word That Can Save You From a Meltdown

by ParentCo.

When we become overwhelmed, however, we forget to check in with ourselves on even a basic level. However, this one word can save the day.

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Good News: Science Says Drinking Lots of Coffee Could Save Your Life

by ParentCo.

If you're like most parents, you can't start your day until you've had a java jumpstart. And that may be an incredibly healthy way to start the day.

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Revelations about My High School Reunion As Gleaned From the Internet

by ParentCo.

It wasn’t even the week of the reunion, but I already started getting ready. Unsure if I would go or not, I began recon.

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What Men Really Want Out of Sex, According to Science

by ParentCo.

When it comes to sex problems, the assumption that men and women want completely different things from sex could be just as much to blame as lack of time.

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Thanks for Choosing Me

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Why Moms Are Compelled to Bail on Mom's Night Out

by ParentCo.

Why is it like pulling teeth to get moms to go out and enjoy a night together without our spouses or kids?

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I Tried to Save My Postpartum Sex-Life With a Sex Subscription Box

by Yasmine Singh

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Finding Peace on Parents Weekend

by ParentCo.

It was with great excitement and no small relief that Parents Weekend presented itself like a miracle.

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Falling into the Trap of Eating Kid Food

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You can behave yourself all day long at the table, and then your kid’s food sings its sweet siren song from the kitchen cabinet, beckoning.

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I Failed the Marital Rating Scale

by ParentCo.

I recently came across “The Marital Rating Scale” created by Dr. George Crane, a psychologist from the 1930s. It's exactly what you'd expect.

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How Parental Stress Impacts Kids

by ParentCo.

From the time they are in the womb until they are young adults, our kids can pick up our stress and anxiety.

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Teen Depression: How We Can Help

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What can we do to help our child – or another – if we suspect depression? Thankfully, there are ways to help.

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How to Spark Your Young Hiker's Imagination

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To keep you and your family motivated to hit the trail, use these seven questions to spark conversations and imaginations.

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The Final Sex Talk Before Sending My Kids to College

by ParentCo.

The word “consent” needs to be part of the sex talk.

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Easing My Son Off His Seizure Meds

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It’s been three years since his last seizure, but also three years with the steadying medication coursing through his veins.

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The Beauty We Can Find With the Right Light, and a Little Distance

by ParentCo.

If, like me, you need it, here's the reminder: True beauty is in everything. It's all around us.

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