Not Quite Grownup
By Caitlin Kindred
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For elder millennial moms who are politically progressive, emotionally exhausted, and sick of “perfect‑parent” propaganda.
This podcast is a warm, funny, and unapologetic space for moms who want to laugh, cry, and rage at the world without pretending they’ve got it all together. We talk about parenting, mental health, and politics the way real friends do—messy, honest, and full of grace.
If you’re tired of performative parenting content and want a show that centers empathy, accountability, and joy, this is your safe space.
New episodes drop Tuesdays. Find me at www.notquitegrownup.com or @not_quite_grownup on social media.
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Stop Overexplaining: The 1 Thing I'm Doing to Boost My Confidence
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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Sane Mom Summer: Why Summer Breaks Moms—And a Better Way to Cope
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Why 'Forgive, Don't Forget' is Actually the Ultimate Self-Care
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May 19, 2026 |
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'Sorry Not Sorry': How to Protect Yourself When Accountability Never Comes
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May 12, 2026 |
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Better Than "I'm Sorry": How to Take Accountability with a Real Apology
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May 05, 2026 |
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Can This Relationship Be Saved? How to Decide After Being Hurt
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Family Politics & Boundaries: Easy Scripts to Keep Kids Out of the Crossfire
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Quick & Easy Civic Engagement Recap: What We’ve Learned & Next Steps
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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14 Spring Cleaning Tips That'll Save Your Sanity (Re-release)
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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How Advocating for My Son Led to My Adult ADHD Diagnosis (Uncomfy Podcast Appearance)
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Digital Citizenship: 4 Easy Family Rules for Group Chats and Online Drama
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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14 Simple Ways You Already Teach Democracy to Your Kids
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Easy Media Literacy for Moms: How to Fact-Check Viral Posts Fast
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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The Simple 4-Part Framework That Makes Hard Conversations Easier
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Nonviolent Civic Engagement for Moms: How to Raise Humans Who Care Loudly and Safely
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Pick Your Lane: 3 Types of Local Activism That Actually Fit Your Life
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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3 Quick Self-Care Tips for Moms Who Can't Stop Reading the News
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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How to Talk to Kids About Protests: Helpful Scripts for Every Parent
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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How to Handle Family Politics in Front of Your Kids: Scripts That Work
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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When the News Is Scary: How to Talk to Your Kids Honestly
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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The Post-Holiday Blues Are Real: Here's 3 Ways to Beat Them
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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32 Winter Break Activities That Won't Drive You (or Your Kids) Crazy
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Holiday Photo Panic-Posing? 3 Simple Tricks to Look Better in Every Picture
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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What Does "Festive Attire" Even Mean? Your Holiday Dress Code Survival Guide
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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8 Social Media Mistakes That'll Ruin Your Holidays—And How to Avoid Them (Re-release)
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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18 Thanksgiving Fun Facts You'll Actually Want to Share
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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7 Simple Activities To Keep Your Family Happy and Busy On Turkey Day (Re-release)
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Surviving Political Talk at Holiday Gatherings: 11 Scripts That Work (Re-release)
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Holiday Tipping Made Simple: A Step-By-Step Guide To Doing It Right (Re-release)
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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The Spirit Halloween Story: 8 Facts You Never Knew
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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35+ Halloween Movies Organized by Age (Plus What Scared Us as Kids)
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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ADHD on Social Media: 10+ Experts, Coaches and Creators Worth Your Follow
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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ADHD Management Made Easier: 5 Tips for Tracking, Hormones & Getting Better Care
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Why Puberty, Pregnancy, and Menopause Make Your ADHD 10 Times Worse
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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2 Ways Your Pesky Hormones Make Your ADHD Worse During Your Period
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Beyond Thoughts & Prayers: 6 Practical Ways to Push for Safer Schools (Re-release)
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Why ADHD Brains Struggle with Money (+12 Game-Changing Strategies)
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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ADHD Self-Care: Why Popular Tips Fail and 11 Simple Tricks That Actually Help
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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8 Little Tips to Help You Break Free from ADHD Shame & Stigma
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Parenting with ADHD: 5 Ways ADHD Makes Good Parents Feel Like Bad Ones
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Help for ADHD Parents: 7 Challenges & Smarter Ways to Cope
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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ADHD & Food, Part 2: Quick & Easy Ways for Moms to Eat Better
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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ADHD Food Struggles: 4 Reasons We Eat Like Chaos Gremlins
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Want Your Kid's New Teacher to Like You? Don't Do These 10 Things
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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ADHD & Creativity Block? 5 Proven Ways to Unstick Your Brain
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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How ADHD Brains Reach Next-Level Creativity (And How to Harness It)
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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ADHD & Emotional Regulation: 10 Easy Ways to Tame the Tornado
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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ADHD & Emotional Regulation: 7 Surprising Triggers for Moms That Spark Mega-Meltdowns
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Pack Like Caitlin: 7 Affordable Essentials That Gave Jenny Travel Envy
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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ADHD Masking in Women: Why It Breaks You & 6 Ways to Embrace Your Authentic Self
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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4 Challenges for ADHD Entrepreneurs—and Tips to Set You Up for Success
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May 27, 2025 |
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Why Your ADHD Brain Might Be Your Greatest Business Advantage
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May 20, 2025 |
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ADHD in Women: The Late Diagnosis Epidemic (And the 10 Signs You Ignored)
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May 13, 2025 |
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Your Mother Knows Best: 20 Important Life Lessons We Finally Learned
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May 06, 2025 |
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Thoughts on Teaching, School Safety, & Why Moms Need Joy & Laughter (with Valerie Probstfeld)
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Self-Care Doesn’t Have to Be Fancy—Here Are 30 Little Acts to Prove It
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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What Would Your Ideal Day Look Like? Redesigning Your Schedule for Better Balance
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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5 Ways to Manage Your Energy Like a Pro (Even When You Feel Like a Mom-bie)
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Self-Care for Moms: 5 Ways to Read More When Your To-Do List is a Novel
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Guilt-Free Self-Care: 5 Ways To Feel Good About Putting Yourself First
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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The Self-Care Hack No One Talks About: Hobbies for Busy Moms
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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How to Practice Mindfulness as a Busy Mom in Just 2 Minutes
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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4 Clever Ways to Reset Your Forgotten Self-Care Routine
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Cut Out Clutter, Get Free Stuff: 3 Tips for Success in Buy Nothing Groups
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Who Knew? You'll Unlock a Wealth of Surprises with Your Library Card
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Empowering Women in Finance: How to Beat the Savings Gap
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Flawed Finances? 7 Ways to Successfully Reframe Your Money Mindset
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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21 Realistic Ways for Moms to Set a Positive Tone for Their Day
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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28 Useful Things Every Mom Should Keep in Her Car
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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10 Easy Ways to Teach Your Kids to Use Their Manners
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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3 Quick and Easy Ways to Beat Your Post-Holiday Blues
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Picture Perfect: How to Look Your Best in Those Holiday Photos
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Decoding Dress Codes: Helping You Look Fabulous This Holiday Season
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Ambitious Women: How to Break the Cycle of Anxiety & Comparison, with Megan DeVito
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Holiday Help: How to Survive Politics at the Family Dinner Table
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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'Tis the Season to Say Thank You: Your Guide to Holiday Tipping
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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High Hopes & Counting Votes: Here's How We Choose Our President
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Share a Killer Thriller Tonight: The Truth About MJ's Iconic Song
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Make Meaningful Connections: How to Forge New Friendships as an Adult
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Digital Decluttering, Part 2: Smart, Simple Steps to Streamline Your Phone
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Digital Decluttering, Part 1: 3 Easy Ways to Clean Up Your Computer
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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New Mama Struggles Are Real: How to Offer the Right Kind of Help
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Ways to Fix Problems at School: Simple Steps for Caregivers
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Make Up & Move On: 20 Helpful Texts to Send Your Partner After a Fight
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Want to Make a Difference After a School Shooting? Start Here
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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After-School Meltdowns: Why Kids Lose Their Cool & 3 Ways You Can Help
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Pink Eye Panic & Glitter Bombs: It’s Time for Our Season 3 Finale
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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7 Bad Workplace Behaviors That Actually Really Annoy Your Coworkers
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Got an Emotionally Intense Kid? How to Know & What to Do
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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From Dark Days to Joy: How to Honor Your Needs for Better Mental Health, with Gretchen Schoser
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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11 Genius Ways to Repurpose Cheap Pool Noodles This Summer
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Do You Make These Beauty Mistakes? How to Groom Like a Grownup
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Teen Screen Addiction: 6 Ways to Curb Your Teen’s Obsession
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May 28, 2024 |
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Wait, It's Not a 'Mute' Point? Embarrassing (& Relatable) Phrase Fails
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May 21, 2024 |
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How to Politely Say 'No Thanks' to a Job Offer: 7 Helpful Tips
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May 07, 2024 |
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Social Media Makes You Miserable: Here's How to Stop the Scroll
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May 01, 2024 |
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Self-Love First with Laura Conley: How to Lose Weight & Embrace Lasting Happiness
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Celebrating Earth Day? Here Are 10 Simple Tips To Reduce Your Footprint
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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6 Flossing Follies We All Commit (and Easy Ways to Fix Them!)
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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7 Amazing & Affordable Travel Accessories That You're Going to Want
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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14 Spring Organization Tips That Every Busy Parent Will Love
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Teach Kids To Tackle Challenges: 5 Easy Ways To Nurture Problem-Solving
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Save Your Money and Sanity with 9 Simple Household Maintenance Tasks
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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22 Simple Dos & Don’ts for the Best Kids' Birthday Party
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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14 Awesome Classroom Valentines To Give Out (That Other Parents Won't Hate)
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Vocabulary Matters: Know the Lingo to Make a Successful Career Change
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Michael Scott's Dinner Party and Other Gems: Top Moments from 100 Episodes
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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New Year's Resolutions Are Overrated: Try These Tricks for a Better 2024
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Long Break With Your Kids? Here Are 32 Ways to Keep Everyone Entertained
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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You'll Keep the Party Going All Winter with These 13 Delightful Holidays
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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These 8 Social Media Posts Will Ruin Your Happy Holiday Season
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Traveling With Kids This Holiday? 20 Proven Tips You'll Be Glad To Know
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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18 Thanksgiving Fun Facts Guaranteed To Get People Talking At Your Table
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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7 Fun and Easy Thanksgiving Activities for Families to Make Happy Memories
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Top 3 Lines You Need to Avoid Using With Your Introverted Partner
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Happy Halloween: 6 Celebrity Death Stories With A Creepy Twist
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Parent Tested, Kid Approved: We Found 15 Kid Conversation Starters That Actually Work
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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The Surprisingly Easy Line To Say Instead Of 'Go to Your Room'
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Hidden Origins of Global Hits: Things You Didn't Know About 7 Popular Songs
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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One Line To Help You Parent With Confidence - with Cindy Shuster, Parent Coach
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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The Ultimate Guide to Grocery Store Savings: 10 Expert Tips from CK & GK
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Are You 'Extremely Online'? The Rise of Social Media with Taylor Lorenz
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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2 Minutes, 1 Hack: The Best Way to Overcome Procrastination
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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What's That Now? CK & GK's Favorite Misheard Lyrics from 10 Popular Songs
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Looking for Summer News that Makes You Laugh? Found! With CK & GK
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Hate Small Talk? Here Are 5 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Avoid It
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Got An Ultra-Competitive Kid? You'll Want to Avoid These 3 Useless Phrases
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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20 Essential Dos and Don'ts for a Perfect 'Meet the Teacher' Day
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Stop Relationship Burnout: 1 Simple Question to Create a Fair Division of Labor
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Back-to-School Prep: 2 Teachers & Moms Help You Start the School Year Right
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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How CK & GK Practice Self Care Every Week With Just 1 Quick Text
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Don't Get Burned This Summer: CK & GK Share Their Best Sunscreen Advice
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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CK & GK Celebrate LGBTQIA+ People and History During Pride Month
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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6 Lies In Popular Disney Films: Uncover the Dark History with CK & GK
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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CK & GK's 5-Step Guide to Tackling Big Projects: The Ultimate Garage Purge
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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Save Time, Money, and Stress on Buying Home Appliances with CK & GK
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May 30, 2023 |
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Dinosaurs, Pyramids, & Chainsaws: CK & GK Share 8 Must-Know Hidden History Facts
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May 23, 2023 |
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Make Learning Fun with CK & GK's Top Tips To Stop The Summer Slide
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May 16, 2023 |
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Unforgettable Mom Moments & Little Acts of Love: Mother's Day with CK & GK
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May 09, 2023 |
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Making Travel a Breeze: CK & GK's Recommended 11 Must-Pack Items
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May 02, 2023 |
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Unlock 5 Fascinating Secrets of the New Artemis II Mission with CK & GK
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Become a Dinner Party Pro: Etiquette Tips from CK & GK
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Take Action Against School Violence: 6 Practical Tips from CK & GK
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Decode the Drip: Slang Breakdown with CK & GK
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Stain Removal 101: Grass? Coffee? Proven Ways to Fight the Stains!
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Fresh & Affordable Date Ideas For Couples, Families, & Friends To Reconnect
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Pulling Out All the Stops: The Origins of 10 Idioms
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Making Kids' Birthday Parties Suck Less
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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How You Can Set Healthy Boundaries for Kids: Kimball Lewis Empowers Parents
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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I Need a Soul Detail | 6 Quick & Easy Go-To Family Meals You'll Need For Tired Nights
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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It's A Turkey Neck | 23 Thoughtful & Clever Valentine's Day Gifts For Everyone In Your Life
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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It's An Inflatable Zubaz Buffalo | A Football Explainer
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Aesthetically Pleasing Trash Can | 7 Fun New Things In the New Year
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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And Maybe A Gerbil | Things From Our Childhoods in the 90s
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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We Don't Bite Our Friends, Part 2 | Our Collaboration w/Petals Of Support
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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We Don't Bite Our Friends, Part 1 | Our Collaboration w/Petals Of Support
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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What Animal Is A Morrulla? | Celebs Related By Marriage That Surprised Us!
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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You're Doing Great | Our Interview w/Empowering Parents CEO Kimball Lewis
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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That's Why I'm Distracted | 5 iPhone Hacks You Might Not Know About - Or Just Haven’t Set Up Yet!
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Doing My Part For The Economy | More Than 23 Awesome Gifts to Give to Those You Love
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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And, You Get To Eat Cool Whip | 3 Reasons We're Full Of Thanks And Pie. Lots of Pie.
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Got Milk? | 7 Fun "Facts" About The USA That We Really Hope Are True
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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This Episode Is Rated G+ | Browser Extensions We Love: Save Money, Save Time, Save Your Sanity
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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"It's, Uh, Kind of Good?" | Easy Last-Minute Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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The Muscles From Brussels | Easy Ways to Make Your Millennial Closet 'New' - With Stuff You Already Own!
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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"Is Barley a Carb?" & Other Baseball Pleasantries | An Interview With Mike Capps & Matt Kata
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Such Prestigious Podcasters | The Best Ways to Survive Travel With Kids
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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We're Sending Them Home Alive Today | Daycare vs. Preschool: What should I look for?
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Two Types of Greys | Address Unfair Grading—Practical Advice From Educators
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Your MOM Is So Crumbly | 10 Things We Would Never Do To Our Kids' Teachers As Educators
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Kinda Tastes Like Sugarness | Caitlin & Jenny Catch Up
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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It Was A Peach Basket | Life Hacks!
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Do You Know Who She's Married To? | Ace Your Next Job Interview!
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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I'm Going To Get Smarter | Explaining Soccer Rules
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Umami In My Mouth | Defining Soccer Vocabulary
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Origin Story | Gen-X Bingo
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Anything Above Zero | Where To Start w/a Loved One's Final Arrangements
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Price Is Right? No, Price Is WRONG | How To Buy a Major Appliance
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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"Colloquially." That's A Hard Word. | PRIDE Explainer, Part 2
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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She's Good At Being Peppy | PRIDE Explainer, Part 1
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Did You Hear About The Slap? | Writing a Great Resume
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Finding the Humor | Our Tribute to Uvalde, TX
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May 31, 2022 |
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Brand New Information | Writing Amazing Cover Letters
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May 10, 2022 |
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I'm Supersized, And You've Got Two Fries | Funny Teacher Stories
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May 03, 2022 |
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A Talented Uvula | Beer Types & Our Collab with Beers With Dad
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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How Are We Talking About Magic Again? | Mother's Day Gift Ideas
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Wyld Stallyns, Blurnur! | Skin Care Done Right
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Are We Trying To Win The Damn Game Or What!? | Explaining Baseball With Mike Capps
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Did That Come With A Pay Raise? | Defining Baseball Vocabulary
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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This Is Supposed To Be A Safe Place | Our Favorite Phone Apps
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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A Patrick Swayze Person | Finding & Talking to Your Doctor
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Llama Links | How to Get Started With Yoga
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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More Like Moms' Night Out | Enjoying Concerts As A Grown Up
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Roach Roots | Decluttering Your Space
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Get The Ball To The Thing | Explaining Football
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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It's Like One Mind | Defining Football Vocabulary
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Does Eating Count As A Sport? | What's a Private School?
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Stockard Channing | What's a Charter School?
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Oh Toe You Didn't | What's a Public School?
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Late, But There's Always a Good Reason | Practical & Realistic Self-Care
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Winter Soldier Is My Comfort Movie | Getting Into Marvel Movies & the MCU
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Dec 24, 2021 |
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Free Gift With Purchase | How To Follow The MLB Playoffs
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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What's Your Fantasy? | A Fantasy Football Explainer
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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A Rake, a Harrow or a Rototill | Why You Need A Travel Agent
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Nov 28, 2021 |
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Don't Be Suspicious | How To Buy Event Tickets Without Being Scammed
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Nov 28, 2021 |
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Chicken Scissors | What To Expect For Your First Botox Session
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Nov 28, 2021 |
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Pilot: CCB, We're Here For You (aka What Gifts to Give Teachers)
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Nov 28, 2021 |