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Megan Burgess

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As seen in: Scary Mommy, Motherly, The Mighty, Parent Co., Locale Magazine
Covers:  Culture & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Trending News, and Beauty.
mama. writer. autism awareness advocate. valley girl philosopher.

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Megan Burgess’s Biography

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Megan Burgess is a Freelance Writer with experience covering a variety of genres including lifestyle, wellness, trending news, parenting, and beauty verticles.

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20 Times Moms Had to Laugh Just to Keep From Crying

20 Times Moms Had to Laugh Just to Keep From Crying

Motherhood presents us all with a constant flow of infinite and never-ending choices. Bottle feed or Breastfe…

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Nutritionists Now Say Pizza for Breakfast Is Healthier Than Most Cereals

Nutritionists Now Say Pizza for Breakfast Is Healthier Than Most Cereals

Nutritionist Chelsea Amer tells The Daily Meal that in many cases, a slice of pizza is healthier than your av…

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15 Bone-Chilling True Facts About The Manson Family Murders You Haven't Heard Before

15 Bone-Chilling True Facts About The Manson Family Murders You Haven't Heard Before

We all know that Charles Manson and the Manson Family were among the most violent and depraved killers of our…

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Teen in 'Slender Man' Slaying Has Been Sentenced to 40 Years in Mental Institution

Teen in 'Slender Man' Slaying Has Been Sentenced to 40 Years in Mental Institution

The "Slender Man" case gained notoriety in 2014 when two young teen girls lured their classmate, Payton Leutn…

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15 Things You Judged Parents For Before Having Sweet Little Monsters Of Your Own

15 Things You Judged Parents For Before Having Sweet Little Monsters Of Your Own

Remember the good ol' days, when you could still judge other people's parenting with a straight face? The day…

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20 Secrets About the Reality of Pregnancy No One Tells You Before You Have a Kid

20 Secrets About the Reality of Pregnancy No One Tells You Before You Have a Kid

To say that pregnancy is an amazing experience is truly an understatement. The changes a woman experiences du…

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Lessen the Stress of Hosting With These 5 Canned Cocktails

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By Megan Burgess Verified, Carmen Varner Verified
| Locale Magazine Verified
Sip Your Way through Fall With These Convenient Cocktails and Seltzers It’s finally fall, and you’re excited to host a festive soiree. You start scouring the internet for cocktail recipes, but it’s starting to feel overwhelming as the ingredients list keeps getting longer. Let’s be real: the whole DIY method isn’t for everyone.
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By Jessica Williams, Megan Burgess Verified, Charlie Fletcher
| parent.com
5 Sensory Experiences That Can Enhance Learning and Benefit Any Kid by ParentCo. Sensory experiences can help increase focus and concentration and calm anxiety and hyperactivity in all kids- not just those with special needs. Continue Reading 4 Ways to Introduce Your Kids to Classical Music by ParentCo. Research suggests that classical music can have positive effects for children, including memory development, creativity, and self-expression.
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Fighting for my Autistic Son to Stay in his General Education Classroom

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By Megan Burgess Verified
| Parent Co. Verified
Why is my autistic son in a general education classroom? Well, I could argue it's for inclusion or exposure, but the truth is that I fought to keep him in the general education system because it just felt right to me as his mom. I had one of those days yesterday, the kind that left me with a kink in my neck that prevents me from looking up from my beat-up Uggs. The kind of day that prevents me from looking up at all. Yesterday, I cried on the playground of my son's preschool.
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