Hey, Megan, did you know that 48% of parents say that most days their stress levels are

completely overwhelming? Well, I didn't know that stat, Sarah, but I'm not surprised. That

sounds about right, especially these days. I was just checking out the conversations in our

Facebook group the other day, and all those emotions and worries are there. Yeah, and we spend so

much time, like way more than

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