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The Long-Distance Family: How American Relatives Stay Close When They Live Thousands Of Miles Apart

There’s a version of family life that many people idealize, one that instantly evokes a feeling of nostalgia. Sunday...

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Why Is Black Maternal Health Still Treated As A Debate?

The crisis of Black maternal health in America is not a new conversation, but it remains a deeply frustrating...

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The Real Cost Of Home Ownership That No One Tells You Before You Buy

The phrase “the American Dream” was coined by a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian named James Truslow Adams in his 1931 book The Epic of America. Home...

By: Izzy Spears · 1 week ago

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How To Plan An Affordable Memorial Weekend With All The Vibes

Planning a Memorial Weekend that feels like a whole vibe but doesn’t wreck your bank account is honestly the sweet spot right now. Let’s...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 3 weeks ago

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Are Microschools A Solution To Falling Public School Enrollment?

Seventh grader Taitym Lynch plans most of her school day herself, mapping out a schedule each morning on her school laptop. She typically starts...

By: Her Agenda Staff · 3 weeks ago

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Dr. Charis Chambers’ The Period And Puberty Parenting Revolution Is the Collaborative Guide Modern Caregivers Need

In a media and literary landscape often flooded with sterile, clinical medical textbooks or overly sheltered, fear-based parenting guides, Dr. Charis Chambers delivers a...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 4 weeks ago

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Is Baby Talk Bad? Why ‘Parentese’ Actually Helps Babies Learn Language

Many parents have heard the warning: Don’t use baby talk with babies and toddlers. Instead, caregivers are often encouraged to speak properly and use adultlike language,...

By: The Conversation · 4 weeks ago

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4 Ways To Bring Awareness For Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month began in 1949 by Mental Health America, also known as the National Association for Mental Health, with...

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Why Changing Your Mind Is A Sign Of Growth And Maturity

Some people experience awful feelings when they decide to make a pivot within their careers. We have all been...

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How To Support Working Mothers In Your Office Beyond Mother’s Day

A bouquet of flowers and a Slack message on the second Sunday of May may be thoughtful, but they are not a substitute for...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 1 month ago

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5 Essential Questions Ambitious Women Need To Ask On The First Date

First dates can be both nerve-wracking and overly exciting. The entire process of getting ready, the anticipation, approaching the place where the date is...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago

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Why The Garden Studio Has Become The New Home Office For Working Women

Hybrid working was meant to be the big win of the last few years. More flexibility, fewer commutes, more time with family. Yet anyone...

By: Your Coffee Break · 1 month ago

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The Role Of Self-Care In Relationship Health

Self-care has not only become a trending topic, but a lifestyle that can be positively conducive to a healthy mindstate and balance. Whether you...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago

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4 Ways To Unplug During National Screen-Free Week

As the last month of spring (meteorologically speaking) begins, the weather offers the perfect opportunity to utilize the essentials of life. We can all...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago

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How To Manage Household Labor And Career Growth As A Working Mom

Working women face a double standard. The pursuit of a prosperous career while managing a household and fulfilling domestic...

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The Best Mother’s Day Gifts For The Ambitious Woman Who Has Everything

Mother’s Day gifts aren’t about the cost, but more so about the thought and what that person means to...

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6 Nighttime Habits That Are Ruining Your Sleep

As a busy adult, it may seem as if sleep is unattainable. Whether you’re not getting any sleep or not enough, the hours of...

By: Candis McDow · 1 month ago

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What If Universal Rental Assistance Were Implemented To Deal With The Housing Crisis?

If there’s one thing that U.S. politicians and activists from across the political spectrum can agree on, it’s that rents are far too high. Many experts believe...

By: The Conversation · 2 months ago

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The Sunday Reset: How To Protect Your Peace Before The Monday Hustle

If you have ever felt a creeping wave of dread settle in somewhere around Sunday afternoon, you are not imagining it. According to a...

By: Luisana Rodríguez · 2 months ago

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Inspiring Body Of Christ Church Hosts Mother’s Day Event Featuring Israel Houghton

PRESS RELEASE—On Sunday, May 10, 2026, beginning at 11 a.m., Inspiring Body of Christ Church (IBOC Church) will host a special free Mother’s Day...

By: Kerbi Lynn · 2 months ago

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Catch-Up Culture Is Killing Friendships, And We’re All Guilty Of It, Shows New Data

In a world where we are constantly “keeping in touch” but rarely truly connecting, it’s no surprise that catch-up culture is becoming one of...

By: Your Coffee Break · 2 months ago

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5 Ways To Build A Stronger Bond With Your Partner While Balancing A Busy Career

Balancing personal and professional life is a juggling act that may seem impossible at times. Knowing when to take...

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5 Relaxing Things To Do On Your Day Off

Relaxing and self-care go hand in hand when it comes to off days. Work can be overwhelming, stressful, and...

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My Cousin Stole My Chance To Name My Baby After My Mom

I crawled into my mom’s bed, trying not to lie on her oxygen cord or blood pressure monitor — the device helping her breathe...

By: Modern Loss · 2 months ago

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Screen Time Is Here To Stay: How To Use It To Connect With Your Kids

We all know how fast technology is advancing. Long gone are the days of rushing home to watch your favorite show at exactly 7...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 2 months ago

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How To Navigate The Biological Clock While Building A Big Life

When it comes to being an ambitious and professional woman, building a big life is possible, but it also comes with sacrifices. Working towards...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

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Why More Women Are Delaying Motherhood To Establish Their Careers

Millennial women are defining their own paths, both professionally and personally. Instead of choosing traditional routes of marriage and motherhood, millennials are choosing careers...

By: Candis McDow · 2 months ago

Entertainment

10 Women-Centered Films About New Beginnings And Romanticizing Life

Lately, everything in the world feels heavy. It seems like we’re all consumed with doom scrolling, endless bad news, and nonstop chaos. It’s enough...

By: Janell Hazelwood, MAOL · 2 months ago

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7 Feel-Good Spring Activities To Transition Into A New Season

Every spring, many women feel a renewed urge to reset, but there’s also a pressure to figure things out....

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5 Women Who Paved The Way For The Modern Workplace

Here at Her Agenda, we celebrate and support the ambitious woman. But our ambitions wouldn’t be possible without the...

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The History And Global Significance Of World Bipolar Day

World Bipolar Day derives from the mental illness bipolar disorder, which is a chronic mental health condition that involves a series of mood swings...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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The Importance Of Finding A Hobby That Does Not Make You Money

Modern, fast-paced hustle culture can quickly turn a fun hobby into stress. Consequently, a hobby that was once used to decompress and regulate your...

By: Izzy Spears · 3 months ago

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How To Maintain A Long Distance Relationship As A Busy Career Woman

There’s a myth that long-distance relationships never work. For this reason, many people don’t give long distances a chance and can miss out on...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

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Marisa Peer Announces Powerful New Book Revealing How Childhood Beliefs Shape Adult Life—And How To Rewrite Them

World-renowned therapist, bestselling author, and creator of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), Marisa Peer, has announced that her highly anticipated new book, Your Mind, Your Rules,...

By: Your Coffee Break · 3 months ago

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How To Empower Your Teen To Choose Their Own Path After High School

College decisions are right around the corner and if you have a teenager eagerly awaiting a response from their top choice, you’re probably feeling...

By: IMAN M'FAH TRAORE · 3 months ago

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Date Night, But Make It Cultural: How Black Couples Are Celebrating Black Marriage Day

Black Marriage Day, celebrated this year on March 22, honors the beauty, commitment, and resilience of Black love. Nisa...

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How To Design A Home Office That Fuels Your Creativity

It’s been said that a shift in energy can change the atmosphere, and this rings true to many things...

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How To Navigate The Loss Of A Loved One As A Career Woman

Balancing work and home life can feel like a juggling act that may not always flow. Many career women find themselves missing out on...

By: Candis McDow · 3 months ago

Sports

Elana Meyers Taylor Wins Gold: A Look At Her 2026 Winter Olympics Win

Stubborn. That is the trait that bobsled Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor attributes to her first gold medal win at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games...

By: Truth Headlam · 3 months ago

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The Caregiving Cliff: How The 2026 Lack of Federal Support Is Forcing A Workforce Exodus

As American activist and humanitarian Rosalynn Carter famously said, “There are only four kinds of people… those who have been caregivers, those who are currently...

By: Chazley Williams · 3 months ago

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4 Ways To Show Yourself Love After Valentine’s Day

Most holidays can be stressful, the prep, the anticipation, and the people. Valentine’s Day is no different, but the imposed altitude of having a...

By: Candis McDow · 4 months ago

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House Before Spouse: How Millennial Women Are Reshaping Traditional Values

Long gone are the days of traditional concepts of relationships; millennial women are defining their standards on their own terms in both the professional...

By: Candis McDow · 4 months ago

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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...

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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 · 4 months 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 · 4 months 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 · 4 months ago

Health & Wellness

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 · 4 months 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 · 5 months ago