AzmanL/E+/Getty Images In New York, where I live, cannabis is now as easy to find as a latte. Dispensaries line the streets like coffee shops. For many moms I know, myself included, it’s become a valuable tool for managing anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia, and the mental load of parenting. And yeah, recreationally, it’s great, too....
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How To Wash Swimsuits — & How Often — So That Your Faves Last
Guido Mieth/Getty Images Avoid laundry all you want — anyone with kids or an actual life won’t judge you for putting off the chore as long as humanly possible. It’s tedious even if you’ve developed your own laundry practices and routine. Plus, you know as soon as you decide to throw something in the wash,...
Before Walking Your Dog In This Heat, There's One Thing You Must Do
Glasshouse Images/Getty As I write this piece, the temperature is soaring to 97 degrees in our midwestern city, and my absolute diva of an Aussiedoodle is napping comfortably on top of an air conditioner vent (can you blame him?). But a few weeks ago, my husband took him on a run, and we learned a...
Shark Attack Experts Share Their Best Family Beach Safety Tips
Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images If your summer plans include long days at the beach with the fam, there’s a not-zero chance you’re concerned about shark attacks. After all, when three people were bitten by sharks in Florida within 90 minutes last June, reports of the bites dominated headlines. And though these situations are extremely rare, you...



