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Tonilyn Hornung

Tonilyn has always preferred writing in her room to playing kickball outside. She’s a freelance writer with work published in HuffPost Parenting, Insider, Good Housekeeping, and The Washington Post. She lives with her husband, tween son, and many furry friends.
Sandwich-ed

The sandwich generation feels squished— 3 Quick tips on how to support yourself

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After my father passed away unexpectedly, I was thrust into looking after my mom in ways my father had. While I always expected to care for my parents as they aged, I didn’t know it would be while raising my young son, too. 
Peri-Mom

5 Signs you know you’re a perimenopausal mother 

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I believe in signs. The inconsistent periods, the major mood swings, and the strangest one—I couldn’t tolerate my husband’s “yummy noises” while eating. I may have noticed these markers, but with my brain fog I promptly forgot them. Perimenopause had arrived.
Mom to Big Kids

5 Life lessons my kid taught me as a toddler

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My kid has been my greatest teacher, and continues to be. Here are the 5 things my son taught me when he was a toddler.