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Keanna Sanders Turns Her Lifelong Dream Into Sanbridge Early Learning Center, A Childcare Empire For Working Moms

Keanna Sanders has always had a passion for childcare. Inspired by her grandmother, Keanna has begun to build an...

As School Choice Programs Grow, Parents Are Demanding Better Customer Service

As states continue to launch and expand private school choice programs, one of their biggest challenges is building online platforms...

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Can’t Travel To Your Dream Destinations Yet? These 7 Books Will Take You There

Before I could get a passport, I always had books to take me on adventures to places I’d only dreamed of one day visiting....

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 weeks ago

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Digging Out: 6 Things Homeowners Should Do Right After A Blizzard

A massive snowfall that blankets the world in white and cancels everything for a day (or a few) can be magical — especially for...

By: Her Agenda · 2 weeks ago

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How Women Can Reduce Their Mental Load And Decision Fatigue In Everyday Life

Decision fatigue can be crippling and pose as a major roadblock in day-to-day activities. In an article by Health Line, the statement, “Regardless of how...

By: Izzy Spears · 2 weeks ago

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Why Brain Health Is The Top Wellness Priority This Year

In recent years, brain health has become a popular topic of conversation. In wellness spaces in particular, keeping the brain sharp and firing on...

By: Kelsey Kryger · 2 weeks ago

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America’s Teachers Are Being Priced Out Of Their Communities—These Cities Are Building Subsidized Housing To Lure Them Back

For much of the 20th century, teaching was a stable, middle-class job in the U.S. Now it’s becoming a lot harder to survive on...

By: The Conversation · 3 weeks ago

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Add These Hidden Gem Destinations To Your Must-Visit List For Family Vacation

When families plan their spring and summer vacations in the winter, considering hidden gem destinations might not be the...

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The Rise Of The Autistic Detective – Why Neurodivergent Minds Are At The Heart Of Modern Mysteries

There never seems to be a shortage of good crime shows on TV, and network television is teeming with...

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Astrology’s Appeal In Uncertain Times

Scroll through TikTok, browse dating profiles, or sit at a cafe, and you’ll often hear people reference their astrological sign. Someone might proudly claim...

By: The Conversation · 1 month ago

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Memorializing More Than A Midwife: Dr. Janell Green Smith, Gone Too Soon After Childbirth Complications

Dr. Janell Green Smith may have been known to many as a certified midwife at Prisma Health Greenville Midwifery Care in South Carolina; however,...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago

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4 Benefits Of Unplugging From Social Media In The New Year

Every now and then, taking a break and unplugging from social media can be beneficial in many ways. You never know how much real...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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Why You Should Make A ‘New Week’ Resolution

Instead of putting all of the pressure of the year on your resolutions, make it a weekly task of betterment. This way, you can...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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How To Maintain Your Mental Health Entering The New Year

Managing your mental health can only be determined by what you want the outcome to be. Entering the new year can either be a...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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How To Make Extra Money In 2026 With An Online Side Hustle

The best way to walk into 2026 is with a game plan. With today’s technology, there are so many...

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Fixing The Holiday Childcare Gap: How Businesses Can Support Hourly And Shift-Based Employees

The holiday season is upon us, and while kids may be dreaming of stockings stuffed with Labubus, electronics, and...

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How To Reach Your Health Goals In 2026

Health and holidays don’t necessarily go together; between endless entrees and desserts, it’s hard to break away from the monotone and stay on track...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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4 Celeb Moms That Had Babies This Year And Got Back To Business

Celebrities seem to always be on the go! A different city today, a new deal tonight. Despite their busy schedules, one thing is true:...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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How To End The Year Strong As A Professional Woman

In this economy, being a professional woman in business can seem as if this year flew by. Working non-stop to stay at the top...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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New Year’s Rituals And How They Bring Luck In The New Year

Before the new year enters, there are certain traditions that many cultures practice. These rituals are intended to set the tone for the new...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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4 Special Ways To Bring In the New Year

The new year is only days away, which means it’s time to say goodbye to 2025. If you haven’t begun to wrap things up,...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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How To Make Your Home Sacred Again After The Holidays

Now that you’ve conquered the holidays, you can get things back in order at home. With all of the...

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How To Use December As A Time For Mindset ‘Detox’ Before The New Year

Things can be hectic as the year comes to a close in December. Making it through the holidays is...

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4 Ways To Repurpose Gifts You Didn’t Want For Christmas

First, congratulations on surviving Christmas! Second, it’s okay if you received gifts you didn’t actually like or want. The old adage says, “It’s the...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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4 Celebrity-Owned Products That Make Perfect Christmas Gifts

Last-minute shopping doesn’t have to look like you wait until the last minute. You may even catch a great deal. Sometimes the perfect Christmas...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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5 Ways To Enjoy The Holiday While Still Working

Working during the holiday has its perks and downsides. On one hand, you’re getting holiday pay, and on the other, you’re missing out on...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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5 Hobbies That Will Make You Money In 2026

Balancing work and home life is a struggle at times. Hobbies are great distractions and break up the monotony of the day and the...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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How To Incorporate Gratitude And Reflection Practices To End 2025

With only a few weeks left until the end of the year, closing out on a positive note is usually on everyone’s agenda. By...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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A Guide To Decluttering, Deleting, Deciding Before The New Year

The old adage: “clear out the old to prepare for the new” always seems to resonate at this time...

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How To Teach Kids Financial Literacy Through Holiday Gift-Giving

The holidays are full of excitement, but also a great chance to teach kids money skills. Incorporating financial lessons...

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Why More Women Are Ditching Traditional Christmas Dinners And Creating Their Own Holiday Traditions

With each generation comes change and enlightenment. Holidays have become a manner of expression as the world has offered many new options and ideas....

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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How Women Are Using Tech to Win Last-Minute Holiday Shopping

Last-minute shopping is no longer a hassle thanks to technology. Working women that have to balance work, family, and inevitable end-of-year demands can confidently...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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The Most Popular Christmas Gifts Women Are Actually Buying This Year

If you’re looking for Christmas gift inspiration you’ve come to the right place. There are so many avenues to look at when it comes...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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A Mother Was Born: Katrina George’s Advocacy Journey As A Midwife And A Mother

Motherhood has a way of revealing strength you didn’t know you’d need, or already had. For Katrina George, that truth first took shape in...

By: Elissa Spinner · 2 months ago

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Festive, Fun And Picture-Perfect: 7 Girls Trip Holiday Getaways

December is the perfect month to plan a holiday girls trip, especially if you’re all into the festive vibes around the world. Everyone’s ready...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 months ago

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7 Solo Getaways For Women Who Want Snow, Sun, Or Somewhere In Between

Solo getaways aren’t just for summer, and December doesn’t have to mean participating in the holidays on autopilot. A...

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Five Ways To Clarify Your Vision Before Creating A Vision Board

The new year brings in new ideas and a fresh start. Many people have vision board parties to focus...

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Meaningful Christmas Gifts That Don’t Break The Bank

As the holidays roll in, so do the bills. Deciding what gifts seem financially feasible while maintaining monthly responsibilities doesn’t have to be a...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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Meet The Women Behind Michelle Obama’s Most Iconic Hairstyles

As Michelle Obama opens up about her evolution of style and self-expression in her forthcoming book, “The Look,” she invites readers behind the scenes...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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How To Protect Your Mental Health When Holidays Bring Family Pressure

If you live in the U.S., there’s a high chance that the end-of-year holidays are the moment to reconnect with family and friends across...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 3 months ago

Entrepreneurship

How One Jamaican Farmer Is Reclaiming Her Land After Hurricane Melissa

When Category 5 Hurricane Melissa swept through Jamaica this fall, it left devastating destruction in its wake — including the nearly 300-acre Nature’s Way...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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The Top 5 Dating Trends Set To Take Over In 2026

If you’re still following a dating checklist going into 2026, it’s time for an update. Singles are rewriting the rules of romance, embracing spontaneity,...

By: Her Agenda · 3 months ago

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Why More Dating App Users Are Swiping For Career Opportunities, Not Romance

With billions of people around the world and an ever-growing menu of dating apps promising connection, you’d think finding...

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How Gen Z And Gen X Differences In Social Media Behavior Contribute To Parent-Child Generational Divide

The digital age has created an unprecedented communication divide between parents and their children. Recent research from LifeStance Health in partnership with Researchscape...

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Learning How To Live By Your Own Validation

From the time we’re young, many of us are taught to measure our worth by how others respond to us — gold stars, applause,...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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Thanksgiving Well-Being: How To Navigate Food, Family And Emotional Labor

As the year winds down and the holiday season picks up, many of us are preparing to gather with loved ones from near and...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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5 Ways Early Holiday Shopping Can Eliminate Anxiety Later

The winter holidays are swiftly approaching, which means so is the holiday shopping rush. The best gift you can give yourself this season is...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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Why Most Millennials Aren’t 9-To-5 Workers

In these times of creating your own lane, it appears that millennials have taken that notion and ran with it. Many things like the...

By: Candis McDow · 4 months ago

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The Breast Cancer Gap: What Awareness Month Gets Wrong About Women

For years we have heard the friendly slogans: “Think pink. Get screened. Survive.” It is comforting and hopeful. But for countless women, especially women...

By: Kehinde Adepetun · 4 months ago