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Feb. 24, 2023
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FEELING LIKE CRAP
The Periods You Get During Perimenopause Are A Whole Different Ball Game ([link removed])

Perimenopause is a wild ride, or at least that’s the vibe I’m getting these days. Today, Katie Bingham-Smith is talking about the way her periods (which were never easy!) changed as she reached this stage of life: “Every month, I must remind myself that these incredibly annoying symptoms will pass, and I just have to do my best to get through it. It never fails, though: sleepless nights, lots of sweating and tears, my anxiety worsens, and I struggle to stay focused and remember things.” If you’re going through the same thing, read it and relate. If you’re not there yet, you’ll want to know what’s coming!

Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor
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NEW APPROACH
This Mom Doesn't Teach "Stranger Danger" To Her Kids ([link removed])

Marcie Whalen suggests focusing on strange behavior rather than “stranger danger.”
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ZZZZZZ
Why TikTokers Calls Green Noise A “Game Changer” For Sleep ([link removed])

Certified sleep science coach Alex Savy explains this internet obsession.
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HARD THINGS
Here's What I've Learned About Supporting Someone After A School Shooting ([link removed])

The sad, awful reality is that gun violence could affect someone you love. Here's what to do — and what not to do.
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OOOH LA LA
From The Confessional: ‘I’d Rather Sleep Than Have Sex’ ([link removed])

It’s Scary Mommy Confessional time! And the theme for this week’s roundup is simple: let’s talk about sex, baby. We’ve got 29 new confessions from readers about this hot topic, including: “I resent my hubs for putting all sex initiation on me. Like I don’t have enough to do/on my mind.” And here’s a really wild one: “I fantasize about gagging my husband and dominating him, he’d never guess I think about it.” If you’ve also got something spicy to share, the link is here ([link removed]) . And if you want to browse past Confessions, head here ([link removed]) .
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