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I coparent my kid with other parents of only children

My husband and I've made close friend with other parents of only children. We've formed a sort of coparenting relationship and help each other with carpooling and playdates. I look forward to seeing how these relationships evolve as our children grow.

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Why Progressives Should Become ‘Preppers’

The prepper subculture has long been associated with the right but, with climate disasters on the rise, shouldn’t we all be thinking about how to better prepare ourselves and our communities?

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What I Learned When My Baby Was Born With a Cleft Lip

When an ultrasound revealed my son would be born with a cleft lip, I felt grief—then guilt for even feeling that way. But as confusing as cleft lip causes and repair can be, I learned that all my emotions were OK.

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Baristas, Coffee Culture's Ambassador's

Exploring how the Dominican Republic’s largest coffee company seeks to change local coffee culture through baristas in 25, the Specialty Coffee Association’s magazine. 

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Attack of the Western Juniper

In the high desert of Eastern Oregon, the Western Juniper tree is taking over precious land. Environmentalists and landowners are working together to find a solution.

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A Refugee Tells His Story Through Coffee

Over 65 million people around the world have been forced to leave their homes. As levels of displacement reach crisis point, one coffee company in the US is helping refugees settle in their new country by equipping them with the skills needed to become successful baristas.

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Iceland's Everyday Magic Realism

Iceland's otherwordly landscape is ripe for fairy tales. It was this in mind that I traveled there to discover how magic exists in the everyday lives of Icelanders.

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Becoming a Safe Haven

Baltimore organizations adjust their programming with an influx of unaccompanied minors from Central America.

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