If you’re a parent, you know the situation: You’ve asked your child or teenager to clean their room several times. You enter their room, only to find them doing something else while their room is still a complete mess. Before you know it, you find yourself raising your voice, coming down with punishments, and arguing […]
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These days, if you’re on a job hunt, having an interview via Zoom is the new norm, thanks to the current pandemic. Meetings on Zoom are pretty standard now, too, for those who still have jobs and are working remotely. It’s a pretty useful tool! Of course, just because a meeting is virtual doesn’t mean […]
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All too often, people stay in unhappy relationships for the sake of not being alone. On the other hand, some people like Alison stand by their beliefs and walk away when they encounter relationship deal breakers. Alison Grinberg-Funes is living in Boston and recently recounted her recent experience with her, now ex, boyfriend. She explains […]
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We never truly understand grief until something profoundly horrible happens to us. It is easy to offer condolences to others, but we really have no idea what the pain of grief is until it is our turn. Unfortunately, every one of us will eventually have that turn. Some of us, more than once. For this […]
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A Secret Life of Mom Highlight Story: Sometimes there are stories that can help raise and maintain awareness of important subjects. That’s why we scour the archives and bring some of them back to help keep parents in the know. They may be touching, and even make you shed a tear, but the health and […]
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Despite the many campaigns against bullying, the problem still persists. However, one incident from 2015 became an inspiring anti-bullying story. In this case, there were no intervening parents or teachers; the kids themselves stood up for their classmates — and in the middle of a basketball game. As a cheerleader, Desiree Andrews stood by the […]
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Numerous everyday objects conceal subtle or hidden purposes—for instance, the small openings in locks designed to allow water drainage without affecting the locking mechanism. Or the holes at the end of pot handles serve as proper spoon resting spots. But what about that pocket in women’s underwear? Have you ever wondered what that pocket in […]
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A Secret Life of Mom Highlight Story: Sometimes there are tales that are just too good, too beautiful, or too unbelievable to keep locked away. That’s why we scour the archives and bring some of them back to enjoy again. They may make you smile or shed a tear, but they’re always meant to add […]
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Most everyone has heard the name Dolly Parton. She’s a talented singer who’s been dropping country hits for decades. Occasionally, she’s made appearances on the big screen. Moreover, she’s used her fame and fortune to change the world for the better, including the newest headline regarding the country music legend. Dolly Parton was Born Impoverished […]
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Back in 2014, Psychologist Tim Kasser, a professor at Knox College, was associated with claims that the widely popular holiday tradition of Elf on the Shelf can be “damaging” for kids. These articles are being circulated again, with people asking themselves the question: Should I be including Elf on the Shelf in my family’s Christmas […]
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A Secret Life of Mom Highlight Story: Sometimes, some stories are just too good or too unbelievable to keep locked away. That’s why we scour the archives and bring some of them back to enjoy again. They may make you smile or shed a tear, but they’re always meant to add a little positivity to […]
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Becoming a grandparent is certainly an incredible milestone. After all, your family is growing as you watch your child become a parent. And after years of trying to balance discipline and affection while child-rearing, it’s time to spoil the bundle of joy with endless love and fun. But this transition offers a unique opportunity to […]
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