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Dry January: 5 Things I Realized From A Month (and Now Year) Sober

The essay below was shared Amanda Vlastas, the mom of two behind West University Moms.   Dry January was meant to be a pause, a small experiment to see how I felt without alcohol. I’ll start with the obvious because everyone asks: Yes, I lost a little weight, my face...

5 Tips for a Fun Family Game Night

Winter is upon us, and that brings an opportunity for cozy nights in. Family game night is a wonderful tradition to start this year—and according to experts, family traditions can foster closeness and security for your crew. If you’re thinking about getting your game...

A Conversation with Dr. Mona: Vaccines, Precocious Puberty

As parents, there are fewer things we are more focused on than the health of our kids. But knowing what is best or getting access to solid, science-driven advice can be tough. Social media can make that even harder, with lots of misinformation floating around. That’s...

10 Sweet Classroom Valentine’s That Aren’t Candy

  Whether your school doesn’t allow candy or you’re just trying to give fellow parents a break from policing party treats, we love a good non-candy valentine’s option. Below, we’ve rounded up 10 for kids of all ages that aren’t candy. Order them early to be...

Mom Friends: What You Want (and What You Don’t)

Ashley Tisdale French recently shared an essay with The Cut, “Breaking Up with My Toxic Mom Group”. The “High School Musical” star’s story has been widely shared in the news and on social media, in part because her group was seemingly pretty A-list, with...

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