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Chores Are Not An Option: As Long As My Kids Live Here, They Will Pull Their Weight

My kids can try to get out of their chores all they want. But I'll be damned if they are going to live here and not pull their weight.
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How To Divorce A Psychopath (While Maintaining Your Own Sanity)

Accept the concept that the psychopath has no true emotional investment in the divorce process. Then you can carefully play him at his own game.
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New Research Confirms Again: Your Teen’s Infuriating Behaviors Are Normal

The natural biological changes in your teen's maturing brain may be causing all their wacky behavior, but it is nothing to be concerned about.
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Introvert Mother, Party Of One, Your Table Is Now Available

Next time you have a small break, do yourself a favor: Drive to your favorite restaurant, get a table, and let someone wait on you for a change.
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Let ‘Em Rip: Science Says Farting Is Good For Your Marriage

Anyone in a long-term relationship has been faced with the fart conundrum.
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What To Do When Social Media Makes You Hate Everyone

How one mom learned to stop hating people, especially internet trolls, and chose to spread joy and love instead.
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Thanks, Gwyneth: ‘Goop-Itis’ Is Likely To Become An Actual Medical Condition

My doctor told me that the only known cure for Goop-Itis is to stop buying into the bullshit Gwyneth Paltrow is selling on her lifestyle website, Goop.
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7 Things I Am NOT Saying When I Say That I Am Fat

This is for the people who completely miss the point when I say I am fat. I mean, I really have to wonder if they are doing it on purpose.
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Ladies, Be Honest About What You Like (And Don’t Like) In Bed

Just tell your partner what you freaking want! For real. Everyone will be happier and more satisfied in the end.
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Moms Are People, Too, So Don’t Hold Yourself Back

We aren't just women and mothers — we are people. We will change, we will grow, and we will evolve. So keep pushing for what you want out of life.
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