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Mother's Day Reflection: The Unexpected Gifts of Parenting Through 2020
The past year has been filled with unprecedented challenges and grief for parents and their children. But through it all, there have also been some unexpected bright spots. Mighty Mommy takes a look at four of them in this Mother's Day reflection.
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COVIDsomnia: How to Sleep Better During the Pandemic
Feeling like your sleep is deteriorating? Or simply having a harder time falling or staying asleep? Today, we talk with Dr. Chuck Crew about why this is happening, what we can do to handle stress,  and how to set our sleep up for success as we get closer to "normal."  
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What We're Reading
At 18, Charles Person was the youngest of the original Freedom Riders, key figures in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement who left Washington, D.C. by bus in 1961, headed for New Orleans. This purposeful mix of black and white, male and female activists set out to discover whether America would abide by a Supreme Court decision that ruled segregation unconstitutional in bus depots, waiting areas, restaurants, and restrooms nationwide.

Buses Are a Comin’
provides a front-row view of the struggle to belong in America, as Charles Person accompanies his colleagues off the bus, into the station, into the mob, and into history to help defeat segregation’s violent grip on African American lives.

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What Are Postbiotics?
Postbiotics is a relatively new term that’s been coined to refer to the metabolic byproducts of those probiotic bacteria, which seem to be responsible for many of the beneficial effects of probiotics.
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30+ Grammar Girl Assignments for Your Next Class
Many teachers and homeschoolers are already using Grammar Girl materials in class. These free assignments will help you get started.
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Use Storytelling to Get Ahead at Work
Data, facts, and figures may convince people you have the right answer. But sometimes the real challenge is creating a connection that inspires someone to collaborate with or support you. Telling a great story at the right moment may be exactly the tool you need. Learn how to choose your moment and craft that winning story.
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How Long Should You Recover Between Sets?
An important aspect of finding the elusive perfect workout is also finding the perfect recovery time between sets. But this endeavor may be more about intuition than science with a hefty dose of "it depends" thrown in.  
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5 Key Roth Retirement Account Rules You Should Know
Got questions about the ins and outs of using Roth retirement accounts? Laura will clear your confusion with answers to listener questions and cover what you need to know to use retirement accounts wisely.
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6 Tips for Taking Care of Gardening Tools
Follow these tips to extend the life of your tools so you can save money and garden worry-free!  
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