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Amber Hope

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Having “The Talk” With My Teen

Open, honest communication is best

May 12

Photo of the author and her daughter sitting together on a bench outside.

May 12

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The Pressure Cooker Parenting Style

Whaddaya mean you won’t be home for dinner?

Mar 24

Photo of author Amber Hope and a very large turkey, taken by her mother as part of their 2025 double-down on guilt campaign

Mar 24

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Report: World’s Most Inconsiderate Kid Uses the Last Egg

No one even likes oatmeal cookies, Sarah!

Mar 18

Kid uses stand mixer

Mar 18

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When Democracy Fails

A mother’s struggle with voting, lobbyists, and fast fashion

Mar 14

Photo of the author’s two daughters dressed in a style the call dumpster chic.

Mar 14

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A Mother’s View from the Floor

When was the last time anyone vacuumed?

Mar 8

Photo of the author lying on the floor with a large dog lying beside her on a pink blanket.

Mar 8

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7 Teenage Behaviors I Wasn’t Prepared For

Parental Advisory: № 2 mentions mukbanging!

Mar 6

Photo of the author’s teen daughters.

Mar 6

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Dear Cheryl, I’m Leaving

It’s not you, it’s your kids

Mar 1

A close-up of four children standing side by side wearing colorful rain boots covered in mud. The lower half of their bodies is visible, showing different pants, leggings, and coats.

Mar 1

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The Live. Love. Laugh. Pub

Tuesday Night

How was I supposed to know?

Feb 25

folding chairs set in a row

Feb 25

I’m Your Optimistic Tropical Plant

…of course I’m still alive, silly

Feb 25

sad tropical house plant with one wilted leaf

Feb 25

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Notes From a Scent-imental Trip to the Mall With My Daughters

Unusual smells bring back unexpected memories

Nov 1, 2024

A woman and two teenaged girls are standing in a store that sells fragrances and beauty products. The woman on the left is making a funny or disapproving face while raising her hand toward a spray bottle held by one girl in the middle, as if gesturing “no.” The girl on the right, smiling at the camera, holds the phone for a selfie. The store’s background features various product displays, including a sign reading “inspired by Mesmerizing Metallics.”

Nov 1, 2024

Amber Hope

Amber Hope

AUTHOR. TROPHY WIFE. TERRIBLE TOWEL WAVING YINZER. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Loves the Steelers. Hates snow. I'm only in SC for the weather!

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