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10 CVS Essentials Every Mom Needs To Power Through Winter
by Shyema Azam

...And Show Yourself Some Love

the more you know

How Hot Is Too Hot For Kids To Play Outside?

An emergency physician breaks down the exact temps that should send everyone back indoors.

this is what's up

No, Kids... I Don’t Get A Summer Vacation

So it’s time for “lazy mom adventures” summer.

baby steps

So You’ve Diagnosed Yourself As A Helicopter Parent. Now What?!

There has to be an alternative, right? Right?

to hover or not to hover

It’s Really F*cking Hard Not To Be A Helicopter Parent These Days

An ever-shifting parenting landscape and a ever-pushy algorithm make finding the middle ground a tricky task.

Free-Range-Ish

When Are Kids Old Enough To Play Outside Alone?

I ran wild as a kid, but knowing when to let my daughter do the same has proven tricky.

support system

I Had PPD. Here are 6 Ways You Can Help A Mom Going Through It.

Be there, in more ways than one.

Heads Up

Your Kid Needs A Mouthguard More Often Than You Think

Dentists say the list of activities that can chip your kid’s pearly whites is longer than most parents realize.

Who Scheduled All This?!

Forget December... May Is The Month That Actually Breaks Moms

We don’t talk about it the way we do holiday burnout, but we’re all just one “neon hat day” away from snapping.

I'm Fine, Everything's Fine

Wait... Are All Moms Just Walking Around With “High-Functioning Burnout”?

Running on empty but getting sh*t done — that tracks.

halp!

I Have Debilitating Dental Anxiety. Here's What I Do To Combat It.

Turns out being upfront with your dentist about your fears has its perks.

it's too much sometimes

The Worst Day Of My Life Was My Kids’ Best Day

I desperately want to protect my son’s joy, while hiding my own anxiety.

too much

Can We Talk About The Hypocrisy School Sports Fees Please?

For some of us, it’s an overwhelming amount of money.

get it together

I Stopped Being A 'Good' Daughter On Mother's Day

And now I regret it.

worth a shot

The Swedish Sleep Hack That Might Save Your Marriage

Here’s what happened when I tried the Scandi bedtime habit for better sleep…and a better relationship.

promise

This Is The One Sunscreen I Can't Live Without

I swear you’ll stock up on it, too.

too much?

Um, Have I Taken Body Positivity Too Far with My Kids?

Because things are getting…honest.