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Leah Berenson’s Biography

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I’ve been a writer for a few years, covering all things parenting, early human development, and toys and products that are engaging and eco-conscious.
My passions include food, nature, reading, and working toward creating a brighter world.

Leah Berenson’s Journalist Portfolio

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Depressed People Use These 7 Words More Often

Depressed People Use These 7 Words More Often

Depressed people have certain traits that are common among most sufferers including the use of several, speci…

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I've Got My Nails Done All My Life - But Now I Can Barely Use My Hands

I've Got My Nails Done All My Life - But Now I Can Barely Use My Hands

A woman issued a warning after she had an allergic reaction to a gel manicure and the effects could be long l…

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Daughter's 4-Sentence Obit for Mom Who 'Burnt Bridges' Goes Viral. She Says It's 'No Joke'

Daughter's 4-Sentence Obit for Mom Who 'Burnt Bridges' Goes Viral. She Says It's 'No Joke'

Christina Mills Novak wrote a very short obit for her mother, and then had to reassure the internet it wasn't…

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Jon Bon Jovi saves woman from jumping off edge of a pedestrian bridge

Jon Bon Jovi saves woman from jumping off edge of a pedestrian bridge

Among his many other kind and charitable acts, Jon Bon Jovi has made headlines recently for preventing a woma…

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How To Revive Old Spices in Your Pantry

How To Revive Old Spices in Your Pantry

Old spices often accumulate in pantries and kitchens, here are some methods for reviving or repurposing them.

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15-Yr-Old Gives His Life To Save His Little Brother From Drowning

15-Yr-Old Gives His Life To Save His Little Brother From Drowning

A 15-year-old boy in Indiana died from drowning, saving his younger brother's life. The public is reminded of…

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10 Things Kids Today Will Sadly Never Experience, According to Boomers

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By Leah Berenson
| Secret Life of Mom
There is a very specific kind of afternoon that no longer exists. You came home from school, dropped your backpack at the door, and had approximately four hours of time that nobody had scheduled, tracked, or optimized for you. No app, no alert, no parent with a color-coded calendar. You either found something to do or you sat there in the beautiful boredom of it until something occurred to you.
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What Happens to Sunrise and Sunset Times with New Daylight Savings Bill Passed?

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By Leah Berenson
| Secret Life of Mom
The United States has been arguing about daylight saving time for decades, but 2026 is different. Congress is closer than it has been in years to actually doing something about it, and two competing bills, pulling in opposite directions, have put the question front and center: should America lock its clocks to daylight saving time permanently, or revert to standard time year-round and stop there?
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How Lower, Middle, and Upper Class People Define Happiness Differently

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By Leah Berenson
| Secret Life of Mom
Ask any researcher who studies wellbeing for a living what surprises them most about happiness data, and the same answer keeps coming up: the people who score highest on spontaneous joy and connection aren’t always the ones with the most money. The relationship between income and happiness is almost nothing like the story most people carry around in their heads. “Happiness” isn’t a single thing that some people have more of.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

I've used an old typewriter to pretend but never used one for work or school.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

I had a unique hybrid high school experience where I met with my teacher once weekly and did most of my work at home and independently.

What's your favorite drink?

As boring as it is, water is my favorite drink. There's nothing more refreshing than a cold glass of water.