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What’s Really Draining You: Zoom Fatigue, Or Mom Guilt?

"Another Zoom??" said my 7-year-old daughter, rolling her eyes as I emerged from the office after three calls that morning. "Yes, but I promise I'll be done soon for the day, and I'll take a look at your schoolwork." "You have too many calls, mommy. I guess you just don't have time for me." Ouch.…

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Substitutes for Butter When Baking Cookies

Butter Substitutes When Baking Cookies Just because you want your family to be "heart healthy" doesn't mean they have to forego their favorite baked treats. Everyone loves cookies. It seems most cookie recipes call for butter, which is high in cholesterol and saturated fats. There are several substitutes for butter when baking cookies. Best Substitutes…

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How to Handle Hormone Hell During Pregnancy

So many mothers-to-be have told me just how unprepared they were for the emotional side of pregnancy. The physical effects were obvious enough, but apparently not everyone knew that the crazy hormone cocktail the pregnant body is continually swilling can momentarily propel even the most relaxed, jovial mommy-to-be into …