The Mommy Wars and the Chaos of Five-Year-Olds
A stay at home mom reflects on the chaos of raising twins and a older child. She jokes about missing lids and containers as household items vanish into the twins bedroom filled with Legos. The piece portrays daily battles with tape, crafts, and clutter.
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Teens face stress up to adults say experts
A study finds teens report higher stress than adults with about a third feeling overwhelmed or sad and a quarter skipping meals. Experts say parental stress modeling, lack of downtime, social media pressures, and chronic sleep deprivation fuel teen tension and urge relaxation and schedule adjustments.
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Coupon Queen: Make the Most of Your Tax Return Time
Tax time tips urge timely filing with April 15 deadline. Readers weigh paper filing versus online prep and e filing for faster refunds. Suggestions include using Turbo Tax or an accountant, and planning withholding to avoid large refunds or debts. Build an emergency fund and avoid frivolous spending. Pay off credit cards with the tax return.
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