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Jennifer Torkelson

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Why I Don't Think Kids Should Trick or Treat Amid COVID-19

It Makes Me Sad to Say, but I Truly Don't Think Kids Should Be Trick-or-Treating This Year

by Jennifer Torkelson 10/12/20

Looking For the Silver Lining Brought Me Joy as a New Mom

I Found Joy as a New Mom by Always Looking For the Silver Lining — Even in Tough Moments

by Jennifer Torkelson

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Why It's Important to Live in the Moment as a New Parent

From 1 Parent to Another — Stop Worrying About Your Baby's Milestones!

by Jennifer Torkelson

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How I Learned to Embrace the Emotions of Parenting

No One Told Me What a Wild, Emotional Ride Motherhood Can Be

by Jennifer Torkelson

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34 Inspiring Kids' Study Corner Ideas

These 30+ Fun Study Spaces May Make Learning at Home a Little More Bearable

by Jennifer Torkelson 8/19/20

Why I Don't Care What Others Think of My Body After Baby

Becoming a Mother Reminded Me That It Doesn't Matter How Others Perceive My Body

by Jennifer Torkelson 8/17/20

What 13 Reasons Why Gets Right About Surviving Trauma

13 Reasons Why: What We Can Learn From the Way the Series Portrays Trauma

by Jennifer Torkelson 7/31/20

Staying at Home Taught Me How to Communicate With My Kids

Shelter-in-Place Has Changed How We Communicate With Our Kids

by Jennifer Torkelson

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How My Family Adapted to Social Distancing

Staying at Home Has Given My Family Time to Get to Know Each Other Like Never Before

by Jennifer Torkelson

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What It Was Like to Be on Maternity Leave During COVID-19

Maternity Leave Looks a Little Different When You Have to Stay Home All the Time

by Jennifer Torkelson

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How I Set Up My Kids' School Station at Home

Creating a Home Study Station Is How I Keep My Kids Engaged in Homeschooling

by Jennifer Torkelson 7/31/21

How COVID-19 Got My Partner and I On the Same Parenting Page

COVID-19 Got My Partner and Me to Finally Agree on a Unified Parenting Style

by Jennifer Torkelson 7/22/20

Growing Up With an Invisible Disability Shaped How I Parent

Growing Up With an Invisible Disability Made Me the Person and Parent I Am Today

by Jennifer Torkelson 7/17/20

How Practicing Yogic Sleep Relieves My Stress

I Started Practicing Yogic Sleep Over Lunch, and It Instantly Relieves My Stress

by Jennifer Torkelson 8/14/20

Is Pet Insurance Worth It?

Wondering If You Should Invest in Pet Insurance? Experts Weigh In

by Jennifer Torkelson 7/13/20

Why We're Still Social Distancing From Our Family

We're Not Ready to Get Too Close to Friends and Family Yet, and It's Causing Tension

by Jennifer Torkelson 7/08/20

Why I Decided Not to Return to the Gym During COVID-19

Because of COVID-19, I've Decided to Lose the Gym Membership

by Jennifer Torkelson 7/06/20

Best Road Trips to Take Based on Movies

Travel Inspiration

16 Road Trips Inspired by Movies You Can Take Across the US This Summer

by Jennifer Torkelson 7/05/20

Perks of Spending the Summer at the Lake

11 Things You'll Understand If You Love Spending Your Summers at the Lake

by Jennifer Torkelson 6/27/20

What the Cast of Netflix's Lenox Hill Are Doing Now

How the Lenox Hill Doctors' Lives Have Changed Since the Show Was Filmed

by Jennifer Torkelson 6/18/20

I'm Not Starting My Child in Preschool Because of COVID-19

Because of COVID-19, I'm Not Sending My Son to Preschool This Fall

by Jennifer Torkelson 6/18/20

Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Waffles Recipe With Photos

These Pillsbury's Cinnamon Roll Waffles With Cream Cheese Glaze Taste Even Better Than They Look

by Jennifer Torkelson 6/19/20

J.K. Rowling's Transphobic Tweets Are So Disappointing

I'm a Huge Harry Potter Fan and I'm So Disappointed by J.K. Rowling's Transphobic Tweets

by Jennifer Torkelson 6/15/20

Calming Yoga Playlist

27 Calming Songs That Manage to Make Child's Pose and Savasana Even More Relaxing

by Jennifer Torkelson 6/14/20