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May. 21, 2025

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Have We Forgotten Who We Were Before Kids? ([link removed])

Samantha Darby poses an important question this week: Have we forgotten who we were before we had kids? She writes, “Having a baby fundamentally changes a person. Everything around you is suddenly different. Everything looks different, feels different. For a while, there's a very specific, craggly line separating your life — the Before and the After. No matter how thrilled or anxious you were about becoming a mom, no matter how planned or unplanned your child was, you're bound to feel like a new person. But do we really lose ourselves? Have we forgotten who we were before kids?”

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Can't Swing Swim Lessons This Year? This Expert Has Some Smart At-Home Tips ([link removed])

Swim lessons are always the best choice, but if you're struggling to find some for your family, here's how to help keep your child safe in the water.
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Toddler Ask "Workmans" If They Take Naps & It’s The Greatest Comments Section ([link removed])

MJ and his mom recently asked TikTok a very important question and received an outpouring of heartwarming responses from real workers on the importance of naps.
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Mommy Time
How To Take Time For Self Care With Kids In The Room ([link removed])

It's a struggle to find self-care time as a busy mom. TikToker Sadie Golden has found a way to blend motherhood with personal time.
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BAA, BAA, BLACK SHEEP
The Hidden Cost Of Being A Cycle-Breaker ([link removed])

Here’s what experts say about the invisible weight of healing generational trauma, and how to carry it without crumbling.
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