Editorial Author Brittany Douglas
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Publications
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COVID-19: It Takes a Village
We all know the commonly used phrase, “It takes a village to raise a child.” And in many parenting journeys,
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Moms & Self-Care
From the moment our children are born, we put their well-being and health before our own. We instantly understand how
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COVID-19 Has Made Me a Lenient Mom
When everything began getting serious regarding COVID-19, I had this idea in my head of what parenting would begin to
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The Confidence to Read
I’ve always been an avid reader. Books make me incredibly happy, and my favorite hobby is relaxing in a bubble
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Embrace the Magic
Hey moms, I see you on your sixth trip to Walmart this week, waiting in line with a cart full
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Finding Balance at Christmas
It’s November, and Christmas is right around the corner. Each year, I find myself struggling with an internal mom-dilemma. I
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I’ll Feel Her Presence Always
My grandma passed away in July of this year. When I got the phone call, I just sat and stared.
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I’m Trying to Be Present
I’m trying to be present. If I am being honest, many days I find this difficult. Life is crazy, but
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How We Do Co-Parenting
When I had my son, I was barely 19-years-old. I was young and immature, and I certainly did not know
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Surrounded by Powerful Women
I have a SISTER who wears her heart on her sleeve, who is emotional, and raw, and vulnerable. She feels