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Company Will Pay You $1500 To Be A "Professional Napper": Dreams Really Do Come True | Sammiches ...

Company Will Pay You $1500 To Be A "Professional Napper": Dreams Really Do Come True | Sammiches ...

sammichespsychmeds.com — I, like probably 90% of the world's adult population, live in a perpetual state of exhaustion. I run on coffee fumes and chocolate infusions. I mostly blame my kids for this. Blessed be the fruit.

Teen Fights Off Mama Bear To Protect Her Dogs in Epic Viral Video Take Down | Filter Free Parents

Teen Fights Off Mama Bear To Protect Her Dogs in Epic Viral Video Take Down | Filter Free Parents

filterfreeparents.com — First, there was Happy. The heroic husband who yeeted a rabid bobcat across the lawn in a valiant attempt to rescue his wife. And just in case you didn't think that was Wild Kingdom enough for you, let me introduce you to Hailey. For her dogs.

Psychologist Takes To Twitter To Say To Husbands, If You Want More Sex, Do More Chores | Filter F...

Psychologist Takes To Twitter To Say To Husbands, If You Want More Sex, Do More Chores | Filter F...

filterfreeparents.com — Remember back at the beginning of your relationship when things were hot and heavy? When you couldn't wait to rip off each other's clothes and get it on? But then gradually something happens. The love taps stop flowing and start barely trickling. Real life takes over with its endless responsibilities.

Therapist Shares, "You Are Not Lazy" In Viral Video Explaining Psychology Behind The Mess | Filte...

Therapist Shares, "You Are Not Lazy" In Viral Video Explaining Psychology Behind The Mess | Filte...

filterfreeparents.com — We are constantly bombarded with images of "the perfect home." Pristine spaces with clean counters and even cleaner floors. There is no clutter cluttering. No messes messing. No litter littering. There are constant messes to clean up, dishes to wash, toilets to scrub, mountains of laundry to tackle.

High School Makes "Modesty Edits" To Girls' Yearbook Photos; Students & Parents Outraged | Filter...

High School Makes "Modesty Edits" To Girls' Yearbook Photos; Students & Parents Outraged | Filter...

filterfreeparents.com — It's almost the end of another school year and students across the country are eagerly opening up their yearbooks to see which moments have been forever memorialized in its pages. However, for some students, the photos they are seeing are not the ones they were expecting.

TikTok Video With Trash Bag Hack Goes Viral, Blowing Minds & Causing Controversy | Filter Free Pa...

TikTok Video With Trash Bag Hack Goes Viral, Blowing Minds & Causing Controversy | Filter Free Pa...

filterfreeparents.com — Every once in a while I'll be scrolling through social media when I come across a post that someone has captioned with, "I was today years old when I found out that..." And almost every single time, I'm right there with them. Today was one such day.

People Born In The Early 80's Have Hilariously Big Feelings About Being "Geriatric Millennials" |...

People Born In The Early 80's Have Hilariously Big Feelings About Being "Geriatric Millennials" |...

filterfreeparents.com — You know that little thing called the internet? We can thank the 1980s for that. Want to know what else we can thank the '80s for? Cell phones, PCs, CDs, Macs, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo, Pac-Man, HDTV, the artificial heart, the space shuttle, and chicken McNuggets (just to name a few.)

Uncomfortable Viral Video Of Grown Man Hitting on Teenage Girl Is Sadly Familiar To Most Women | ...

Uncomfortable Viral Video Of Grown Man Hitting on Teenage Girl Is Sadly Familiar To Most Women | ...

filterfreeparents.com — A 2-part TikTok video featuring a creepy stranger approaching a teenage girl is going viral on social media and it is as disturbing as it sounds. It's also chillingly relatable. I'll be honest with you, it took me three tries before I was able to finish watching it.

11-Year-Old Jumps From School Bus Window In A Desperate Attempt To Escape Bullies | Filter Free P...

11-Year-Old Jumps From School Bus Window In A Desperate Attempt To Escape Bullies | Filter Free P...

filterfreeparents.com — When we send our kids off to school we picture them happily talking, hanging out, and playing with their friends. What we don't picture? Is them being emotionally and physically harassed and bullied by their fellow classmates. And yet, according to a 2020 survey conducted by the Cyberbullying Research Center, 50% of children aged 9 - 12 are victims of school bullying.

Extra Gum Commercial Gives Us A Hilarious Glimpse of What Post Pandemic Life Will Be Like | Filte...

Extra Gum Commercial Gives Us A Hilarious Glimpse of What Post Pandemic Life Will Be Like | Filte...

filterfreeparents.com — It's been 13 months and 17 days since the US first went into lockdown (but who's counting?) It's been the longest year of our lives. As businesses, offices, movie theatres, gyms, and restaurants were forced to close and stay-at-home orders were issued, our worlds shrank down to 4 walls and the people we live with.

Mother and Daughter Facing 16 Years In Prison For Rigging Homecoming Queen Election | Filter Free...

Mother and Daughter Facing 16 Years In Prison For Rigging Homecoming Queen Election | Filter Free...

filterfreeparents.com — In a story right out of a Lifetime movie, a mother and daughter are now facing up to 16 YEARS in prison in exchange for a homecoming crown. If ever there was a bad trade, this is it. However, her reign quickly endeth amidst allegations that the vote had been rigged.

Will Smith Shares Viral "Pandemic Bod" Photo On Instagram And It's Relatable AF | Filter Free Par...

Will Smith Shares Viral "Pandemic Bod" Photo On Instagram And It's Relatable AF | Filter Free Par...

filterfreeparents.com — There's no way around it, this past year of pandemic living has been hard. Like, really hard. It's been a year of neverending stress, masks and hand sanitizer, social distancing, and not wearing real pants. And let's face it, it's starting to show.

Hottest 2021 Trend? Crocs, Apparently. Because Maybe We've Lost Our Damn Minds | Filter Free Pare...

Hottest 2021 Trend? Crocs, Apparently. Because Maybe We've Lost Our Damn Minds | Filter Free Pare...

filterfreeparents.com — Well, it's official. Crocs are the IT shoes of 2021 and what a time to be alive! ***insert eye roll here*** Honestly, nothing even surprises me anymore. Because what adult doesn't want to be seen sporting a pair of giant foam rubber clogs that scream, "clamdiggin' for days." Me.

School Board Calls 911 After Angry Parents Crash Meeting Demanding To Lift Mask Mandate | Filter ...

School Board Calls 911 After Angry Parents Crash Meeting Demanding To Lift Mask Mandate | Filter ...

filterfreeparents.com — We've rounded the corner into year two of living with Covid-19. It's been a looooong year of wearing masks, buying hand sanitizer in bulk, and social distancing. But as more and more people get vaccinated, mask mandates and pandemic measures are beginning to lift.

Dad Teaches Little Boy Lesson In Humility By Beating Him At Video Game 11 Times In a Row | Filter...

Dad Teaches Little Boy Lesson In Humility By Beating Him At Video Game 11 Times In a Row | Filter...

filterfreeparents.com — My husband and I have very different strategies when it comes to Family Game Night. Me: Him: However, I admit I tend to go easy on the kids. It's possible that I *may* let them win on occasion. It's also possible, okay fiiiiiiine, definite that I have been guilty of cheating so that one of them will win.

Mom Sounds Off In Viral TikTok About Adults Who Hug Or Kiss Her Toddler Without Consent | Filter ...

Mom Sounds Off In Viral TikTok About Adults Who Hug Or Kiss Her Toddler Without Consent | Filter ...

filterfreeparents.com — Teaching our kids about consent is one of the most valuable life lessons we can give them. It empowers them to take control over their own bodies, set boundaries, and lays the groundwork for healthy relationships as they get older.

Prancer, The "Chucky Doll In A Dog's Body," Has Found His Forever Home | Filter Free Parents

Prancer, The "Chucky Doll In A Dog's Body," Has Found His Forever Home | Filter Free Parents

filterfreeparents.com — A couple of weeks ago a Chihuahua named Prancer shot to internet fame when his foster mom, Tyfanee Fortuna, wrote a brutally honest post on Facebook in the hopes someone would adopt him. While she didn't hold out much faith that someone would actually want a "neurotic, man hating, animal hating, children hating dog" that looks like a "gremlin," still she had to try.

3 YO Broke Dad's Guitar On Babysitter's Watch & He Wants Sitter To Pay $2200 To Replace It | Filt...

3 YO Broke Dad's Guitar On Babysitter's Watch & He Wants Sitter To Pay $2200 To Replace It | Filt...

filterfreeparents.com — Toddlers are funny and cute and sweet. But they can also be stubborn, moody, and hellbent on exerting their will. They want what they want when they want it. Which is NOW. For one 3-year-old what she really really wanted was one of her dad's collectible guitars.

New Study Proves What Parents Already Knew: Teens Need Later Start Times For School | Filter Free...

New Study Proves What Parents Already Knew: Teens Need Later Start Times For School | Filter Free...

filterfreeparents.com — Science has spoken. It turns out that tweens and teens are less likely to fall asleep during class if they have a later school start time. And as a parent of a teenager, I feel like this is obvious, no?

Shelter's FB Photo Of Husky Sparks Hilarious Comments & Inquiries. But, Not About The Dog | Filte...

Shelter's FB Photo Of Husky Sparks Hilarious Comments & Inquiries. But, Not About The Dog | Filte...

filterfreeparents.com — According to the ASPCA, 3.3 million dogs enter U.S. shelters PER YEAR. That's a whole lotta good boys and girls looking for love and ALL the kisses. Because they deserve them, y es, they do.

Husband Rescues Wife From Bobcat Attack In Epic Takedown All Caught On Amazing Security Footage |...

Husband Rescues Wife From Bobcat Attack In Epic Takedown All Caught On Amazing Security Footage |...

filterfreeparents.com — In an episode right out of "When Wild Animals Attack: Suburban Edition," a friendly neighborhood man shoots to superhero status when he takes on a rabid bobcat in an effort to valiantly save his wife. I kid you not.

Mom Updates Resume With "Pandemic Accomplishments" & Every Mom Should Follow Her Lead | Filter Fr...

Mom Updates Resume With "Pandemic Accomplishments" & Every Mom Should Follow Her Lead | Filter Fr...

filterfreeparents.com — This past year of living in the "Age of Corona," has been next-level H.A.R.D. especially for parents. Many of us had to pivot, literally overnight, as schools and daycares across the country closed.

Mom Sounds Off In Viral Post - "Marriage and Parenting Isn't 50/50" & She's Totally Right | Filte...

Mom Sounds Off In Viral Post - "Marriage and Parenting Isn't 50/50" & She's Totally Right | Filte...

filterfreeparents.com — Remember on your wedding day? When you gazed lovingly into each other's eyes and declared your unending love and adoration? You swore that you would love each other, for better or worse, richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do you part. And then reality hit.

New Utah Law Requires Dads To Pay Half Of All Pregnancy Costs | Filter Free Parents

New Utah Law Requires Dads To Pay Half Of All Pregnancy Costs | Filter Free Parents

filterfreeparents.com — Calling all biological fathers, if you live in Utah, your wallets are about to get a little bit lighter. Utah has just passed a law mandating paternal prenatal child support. According to the state's Planned Parenthood Association and the bill's sponsor, Utah is the first state in the country to do so.
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