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Rethinking How We Parent with Dr. Becky Kennedy, Pt. 2
Rethinking How We Parent with Dr. Becky Kennedy, Pt. 2

The second half of my conversation with the celebrated clinical psychologist, on the importance of detecting shame, reframing tantrums, and talking to your partner.

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MotherhoodElizabeth HolmesSeptember 29, 2022Fridays
Rethinking How We Parent with Dr. Becky Kennedy
Rethinking How We Parent with Dr. Becky Kennedy

A conversation with the celebrated clinical psychologist on her belief that we are all ‘Good Inside.’

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MotherhoodElizabeth HolmesSeptember 29, 2022Fridays
Chance Encounters with Queen Elizabeth II
Chance Encounters with Queen Elizabeth II

Memories of seeing the late sovereign—even for just a few seconds.

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British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesSeptember 26, 2022Tuesdays
Mourning Queen Elizabeth II, Front Page by Front Page
Mourning Queen Elizabeth II, Front Page by Front Page

Tracing the images that defined the days following the monarch’s death — and filled the covers of British newspapers.

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British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesSeptember 21, 2022Tuesdays
How Does the Queen’s Death Impact Royal Titles, What Happens to the Flowers, and Are There Toilets in the Queue?
How Does the Queen’s Death Impact Royal Titles, What Happens to the Flowers, and Are There Toilets in the Queue?

Answering your questions in the wake of Her Majesty’s death.

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British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesSeptember 17, 2022Tuesdays
Everything You Need to Know About Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral
Everything You Need to Know About Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral

What to expect from the sovereign’s elaborate send-off and how to watch from afar.

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British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesSeptember 13, 2022Tuesdays
On House Hunting and Heart Break
On House Hunting and Heart Break

What I learned when I didn’t get my ‘dream house.’

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MotherhoodElizabeth HolmesSeptember 7, 2022Tuesdays
Royal Photography Through the Eyes of a Getty Images Curator
Royal Photography Through the Eyes of a Getty Images Curator

Melanie Llewellyn on how royal pictures have evolved and Princess Diana ‘as she’s rarely been seen.’

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British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesSeptember 6, 2022Tuesdays
How Should We Remember Princess Diana?
How Should We Remember Princess Diana?

Reflections on the People’s Princess 25 years after her death. Plus, the biggest lesson Diana taught me about fashion.

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British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesSeptember 6, 2022Tuesdays
So Many Thoughts on Archetypes, the New Podcast from Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex
So Many Thoughts on Archetypes, the New Podcast from Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex

How the format, tone, and line-up of guests perfectly suit Meghan in her new chapter.

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British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesAugust 24, 2022Tuesdays
Open Thread: Advice for Back to School
Open Thread: Advice for Back to School

What advice, tips, questions, or frustrations do you have as you tackle this transition?

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MotherhoodElizabeth HolmesAugust 22, 2022Fridays
Restraint Collapse is So Real
Restraint Collapse is So Real

How I manage it with my kids and how I am thinking about it for myself.

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MotherhoodElizabeth HolmesAugust 16, 2022Tuesdays Comment
Queen Letizia’s Enviable Vacation Style
Queen Letizia’s Enviable Vacation Style

A look at how the Spanish royal’s use of color, relaxed silhouettes, and a hint of skin has made for the best end-of-summer fashion.

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Motherhood, Personal StyleElizabeth HolmesAugust 12, 2022Fridays
Our Primary Bathroom Reveal!
Our Primary Bathroom Reveal!

We demolished the space a year ago, can you guess what it looks like now? Plus, some thoughts on making decisions.

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Motherhood, Personal StyleElizabeth HolmesAugust 9, 2022Tuesdays
The Case for Dressy Shorts, Thanks to Kate and Meghan
The Case for Dressy Shorts, Thanks to Kate and Meghan

A look at why the summer style is having an elevated moment, what message it sends, and links to my favorite pairs.

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Fashion, British Royal FamilyElizabeth HolmesAugust 5, 2022Fridays
The Importance of Black Female Mentorship by Epiphany Espinosa
The Importance of Black Female Mentorship by Epiphany Espinosa

On the anniversary of Meghan’s 40x40 initiative, one woman shares her journey to find a mentor.

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CareerElizabeth HolmesAugust 2, 2022Tuesdays
Lessons I Learned from Back-to-School Shopping
Lessons I Learned from Back-to-School Shopping

Six tips on what to buy before the start of the academic year.

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MotherhoodElizabeth HolmesJuly 26, 2022Tuesdays
A Masterclass on Sartorial Diplomacy from the Ukrainian First Lady
A Masterclass on Sartorial Diplomacy from the Ukrainian First Lady

Why Olena Zelenska’s fashion during her visit to Washington this week meant so much.

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Fashion, Personal StyleElizabeth HolmesJuly 22, 2022Fridays
Five Tips for Taking Small Children to an Amusement Park
Five Tips for Taking Small Children to an Amusement Park

The lessons I learned from Legoland. Plus, five links for you.

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MotherhoodElizabeth HolmesJuly 19, 2022Tuesdays, Motherhood
Newsletters You Might Have Missed, Part 2
Newsletters You Might Have Missed, Part 2

A roundup of my royal deep dives, from rethinking Queen Consort Camilla to questions about the Commonwealth and an interview with a royal photographer.

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British Royal Family, Royals Around the WorldElizabeth HolmesJuly 16, 2022Fridays
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SMT Coronation Podcast 🎙️👑🎧 I want to give this little passion project a spot on the feed! I loved experimenting with each episode, using a combination of archival audio, interviews with royal watchers and writers, and recordings from my trip to t
THIS MUST STOP. ✋❌

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, were involved in a “near catastrophic car chase” last night after the Ms. Foundation Awards, according to a statement released by the couple&rsqu
Would you look who it is! ✨ Meghan stepped out Tuesday evening to attend the @msfoundation gala along with Prince Harry and Meghan’s mother, Doria.

The Duchess of Sussex is receiving the Women of Vision Award for “her global advocacy to
Squeezed in one very touristy thing during my time in London 🇬🇧👁️ and loved every minute! I’ve gotten a lot of questions about my trip in my DMs — pop them below and I’ll do my best to answer them. ⬇️
 

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