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My next-door neighbor has no idea what her kids are up to

Daisy Hips

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My mother-in-law made us a promise before our baby’s birth. Then she betrayed us.

Brendan Martin

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Every time babysitters hear a specific detail about my kid, they disappear

Debi Johnson

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I divorced my ex because of his favoritism between our twins. It’s gotten worse.

Daisy Hips

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My sister is endangering her life to be supermom. Her husband doesn’t care.

Debi Johnson

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My boyfriend is constantly defending a despicable man. I can’t take it anymore.

Debi Johnson

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My therapist replaced my husband. Is that so bad?

Debi Johnson

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Is regular TV better than iPad for little kids? A screen time expert weighs in.

Debi Johnson

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Mom Frees Up Time For Herself By Feeding Her Kids Dinner At 3 PM

Debi Johnson

It seems like kids are always hungry. They’re constantly trying to sneak a snack or two whenever they get a ...

My daughter is failing all her classes. I suspect I know why.

Debi Johnson

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