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I’m Constantly Advocating For My Kid & It’s Mentally Exhausting ([link removed])

“My daughter Indy was born at 34 weeks, and after a traumatic birth, she was admitted to the NICU,” writes Ashley Ziegler. “I immediately went into hyper-vigilance mode, gathering all of the information, following every direction, and taking whatever steps were needed to help her get healthy. After she was released from the hospital and I was in therapy for postpartum PTSD, my therapist at the time assured me that my daughter was safe and that I didn’t need to be on constant alert anymore. She was wrong, though.”

And today she’s talking about the reality of constantly advocating for your child at every turn. You really need to read it.

— Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor
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You Deserve A Break
14 Best U.S. Destinations To Book For Your Next Moms’ Trip ([link removed])

These spots are perfect for a grown-up girls’ trip.
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Bindi Irwin Has A Perfect Answer To Fans Asking About Having Another Baby ([link removed])

She shares 3-year-old Grace Warrior with partner Chandler Powell.
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Important World News
Love Is Blind Season 7 Is Coming To Netflix In Less Than A Month ([link removed])

And we’ve got our pillows and notebook ready.
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Scary Mommy Book Club
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13 Cozy Fall Books If You Love Practical Magic & Pumpkin Spice Everything ([link removed])

“It’s that time of year again — when summer is still hanging in there, but you can just barely hear a crisp fall breeze blowing and colorful leaves crunching underfoot. As August drags on and you do your best not to put up Halloween decorations “too early” (there’s no such thing), you should consider picking up some cozy fall books to read in the coming months,” says Katie McPherson. And in fact, she’s got a few choices for you!
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What Mommy Wants
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'The Spellshop' by Sarah Beth Durst ([link removed])

$29.99 $20.29

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'Salt and Broom' by Sharon Lynn Fisher ([link removed])

$16.99 $11.59

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'Secrets of a Midlife Witch' by J.C. Yeamans ([link removed])

$14.99

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'The Bear and the Nightingale' by Katherine Arden ([link removed])

$9.99

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