Rita Templeton
Parenting Editor at SheKnows
Rita: Mom of four boys. Just putting the struggle down on paper (well, you know, virtually). Parenting Editor, SheKnows
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3 days ago |
sheknows.com | Rita Templeton
Yesterday, as my 13-year-old son walked by me, he dropped a piece of paper — so, as anyone would do, I picked it up to hand it back to him. When I did, he whipped out a pen and signed it, as if I’d asked for his autograph.
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6 days ago |
sheknows.com | Rita Templeton
The U.S. Social Security Administration has just released its eagerly anticipated update to the list of the most popular baby names! This annual update provides fascinating insights into the most popular names across the United States, offering a fun glimpse into the cultural shifts and trends that influence naming choices. Whether you’re expecting a baby or just think naming trends are fascinating (*raises hand*), this list is sure to intrigue.
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6 days ago |
sheknows.com | Rita Templeton
I never wanted to go to college. It wasn’t that I was incapable. I was smart — that much, I was told constantly. I got good grades, was in the gifted program, edited my school‘s literary magazine, and headed up the yearbook staff. I was the kid who stayed after class because I liked talking to the teacher. But despite all that, college just didn’t call to me the way it seemed to call to everyone else. What I wanted, more than anything, was simply to get married and become a mom.
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6 days ago |
yahoo.com | Rita Templeton
I never wanted to go to college. It wasn’t that I was incapable. I was smart — that much, I was told constantly. I got good grades, was in the gifted program, edited my school’s literary magazine, and headed up the yearbook staff. I was the kid who stayed after class because I liked talking to the teacher. But despite all that, college just didn’t call to me the way it seemed to call to everyone else. More from SheKnowsWhat I wanted, more than anything, was simply to get married and become a mom.
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1 week ago |
sheknows.com | Rita Templeton
Grunge baby names aren’t just edgy or cool — they’re layered with meaning, memory, and rebellion. Inspired by the raw energy of the ’90s alternative rock scene, these names capture a spirit that pushes back against perfection and polish. For parents who grew up during the grunge era — or just those who resonate with its mood — choosing a grunge-inspired name can be a powerful way to honor a time, a mindset, and a sound that changed everything.
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