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People Share Advice For First-Time Parents

People Share Advice For First-Time Parents I’ll never forget the first months of becoming a new mom. These days were filled with more chaos, questions, concerns, and emotions than I ever thought possible. And there are certainly some things I wish I could go back in time and tell myself. 1. “You don’t have to […]

Politics

How to stay friends through life changes

This story was originally published in The Highlight, Vox’s member-exclusive magazine. To get early access to member-exclusive stories every month, join the Vox Membership program today. One of the earliest declarations of love we’re exposed to is the classic childhood best friend pact. Though we aren’t old enough to sign legally binding documents, a pinky […]

Politics

How to avoid losing friends and family over politics

When Kay’s two best friends — a married couple she met at work — told her they weren’t voting for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, she believed them. After all, Kay and her friends shared similar values; they all supported issues like reproductive rights and protections for LGBTQ people. But while she was […]