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How I Made Friends as a Single Mom

How I Made Friends as a Single Mom

  This story was shared by Amanda Vlastas of West University Moms.  Before my divorce, I hadn’t given much thought to how many of my local friends were connected to my marriage. Then the marriage ended, and the shape of my social life changed with it. When we...
7 Ways to Give Kids (A Little) More Independence

7 Ways to Give Kids (A Little) More Independence

  In the Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt outlines the many benefits of swapping endless screen time and an online childhood with free play, more independence and real world responsibility. But for many reasons—least of all the decline of the “village” of...
The 9 Mom Friends Every Mom Needs to Have

The 9 Mom Friends Every Mom Needs to Have

  Mom friends are the glue that hold us together when shit hits the fan, and motherhood’s fan is being in a wind tunnel while you’re going 100 mph in a convertible. In other words, you’re going to need some good glue. Here, nine moms you need in your crew....
How To Pack For The Pool

How To Pack For The Pool

  Headed to the pool? Having a well-packed bag can mean the difference between a seamless day in the sun and hearing “where are my goggles?” or “I’m bored” on repeat until you pack up and head home. Use our shortlist below to help you be perfectly prepared for...
How To Pack For An Amusement Park

How To Pack For An Amusement Park

Parents are planners by necessity, but even the most organized mom has arrived somewhere only to realize she forgot that one thing she really needs. Being properly prepared can make or break an entire day, and that’s more true during summer than any time.  That’s why...
5 Smart Tips for a Sane Girl Summer

5 Smart Tips for a Sane Girl Summer

Annie of South Shore Moms with her kids   They can have their Hot Girl Summer Mom back. Ditto for that idyllic 90s Summer everyone keeps talking about (read our realistic version). A nostalgic summer is great, but recreating a time when most moms didn’t work is...

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