Thursday, November 14, 2024

Turning 40 Doesn’t Have To Suck

Just throw yourself a nostalgic party.
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Nov. 14, 2024
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Turning 40 Doesn't Have To Suck

Turning 40, like any milestone birthday, feels like a right of passage. But what if you're a busy mom of three who hasn't celebrated a birthday in a while? You do it up! At least that's what Jaclyn Greenberg did – within reason.

"I wasn't ready to travel and leave the kids behind," she writes. "I knew I wanted to celebrate with friends from different areas of my life: Friends from high school, college, local mom friends and friends from past jobs, especially since many of my get-togethers had become so few and far between." So she and her husband did what anyone with a certain air of nostalgia would do: She threw a throwback party. Let her give you some ideas for your celebrations.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Trumpants on fire versus RFKJr

Now more than ever, we need to remember, support and help the courageous around the world who will not betray us because they cannot be bought.

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When Your Kid Acts Like A Parent To Their Sibling

Oldest siblings unite.
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Nov. 13, 2024
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I Know My Daughter Shouldn't Be Her Sister's Caretaker, But It's Happening Anyway

"The other day while I was putting my 8-year-old daughter, Eva, to bed, she let out a sigh, looked at me, and said, 'Being a big sister is a lot of responsibility.' My heart immediately sank," writes Ashley Ziegler. "This is a weight many oldest siblings carry, but I worry that Eva's feels a little heavier because her little sister is autistic, which has required Eva to adapt in ways that, frankly, aren't always fair. And while she never hesitates to step in and help with her sister (often without even being asked), I never want her to feel like it's her job to be her sister's caretaker."

Here's how Ashley is drawing boundaries while encouraging compassion.

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