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Open Floor Plan? No, Thank You

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I've been meaning to write about this topic for a while, but haven't because it's kind of a yawner.

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A Free-Range Military Kid in a World of Danger

Living in Florida, I'm often struck by how much of my state wants to kill me and my children.

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Get Rid of Chores: Become a Caveman

There is no laundry to do in the cave, no weeds to pull, no floors to mop, no toys to put away. No jobs, no retirement...

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What Tadpoles Taught Me About Solo Parenting

I'm going to bed tonight with five fewer mouths to feed.

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Worst Parent Gig: Keeper of the Toys

I keep seeing articles about moms who tossed out their kids' toys in my Facebook feed.

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'Title Nine' Dreams? Must-Have Parent Reality

I read the Title Nine catalog like a magazine. I like the clothes, but I really like that they use mere mortals as models.

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Expert: How Parents Can Step Up Their Games

Monday was National Single Parent's Day. How did you celebrate?

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How to Plan a Military Kid's Birthday Party as a Solo Parent

I was that obnoxious mom who generates eye rolls because I attempted to raise the bar so high only a pole vaulter could clear...

How Do You Tell Your Kids That Your Family Isn't Normal
How Do You Tell Your Kids That Your Family Isn't Normal?

"You should write a book about how daddies just come and go and come and go," my 6-year-old daughter told me the other day.

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