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The True Cost of Childhood Cancer

Statisticians might be able to quantify many things, but how can…

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No, Breastfeeding Isn’t Really Free

We added up how much it actually costs.

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As a Parent With a Disability, I Focus on What I Can Do Instead of What I Can’t

In the first weeks of…

Allison Hope in Apparently

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In Motherhood the Good and Bad Don’t Compete, They Coexist

We are marked by our striated bellies…

Emily Glover in Apparently

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Parental Sleep Deprivation Is Real — and It Has Real Consequences

Parents often get the message “this…

Matthew R in Apparently

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I Was Ready for Adoption — I Wasn’t Ready for Suburban Life

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Jessica Watson in Apparently

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The Immeasurable Cost of Losing a Child

We learned that college degrees and steady jobs and a house…

Allison Hope in Apparently

There’s No Such Thing as ‘Free’ Time When You’re a Parent

We’re constantly told to practice self-care…

Anam Ahmed in Apparently

My Kids Are Fast Asleep, but My Worries About Them Keep Me Wide Awake

There are many costs of…

Sarah Cottrell in Apparently

Being the Default Parent Took a Serious Toll on My Health

Even though we acknowledge that motherhood is challenging, nobody ever mentions that the stress, pressures, and relentlessness of it all can