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Meet a Mom: Jillian Michaels

Meet a Mom: Jillian Michaels

For this week’s Meet a Mom interview we asked Jillian about her life as a working mom, her goals for 2023 and more.

Meet a Dad: David Burtka

Meet a Dad: David Burtka

For this week’s Meet a Dad interview, we asked David about more of his family’s holiday plans, being a dad to tweens, and more.

Meet a Mom: Astronaut Kellie Gerardi

Meet a Mom: Astronaut Kellie Gerardi

Meet Kellie Gerardi, an aerospace and defense professional, a mom, and a bioastronautics researcher who will be flying to space on a dedicated science mission with Virgin Galactic!

Meet a Mom: Dylan Dreyer

Meet a Mom: Dylan Dreyer

Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer is a familiar face on morning television, as an anchor on the TODAY show’s 3rdHour, as well as a regular fill-in for Al Roker and Carson Daly on the first part of the program. We spoke to Dylan about growing her family, her new children’s book (the second in a wonderful series, out September 13!), how she has balanced working and motherhood, and more.

What’s in My Carry On

What’s in My Carry On

Ashley McCormick is a Greenwich, CT-based jewelry and fashion designer whose Asha by Ashley McCormick line is carried in places like Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Meet the Moms of Grown & Flown

Meet the Moms of Grown & Flown

Meet Lisa Heffernan and Mary Dell Harrington, the two moms behind Grown & Flown, a resource for parents of tweens, teens, and college-aged kids.

Meet A Dad: Scott Audette from Scott Audette Underwater

Meet A Dad: Scott Audette from Scott Audette Underwater

Scott Audette Underwater offers a unique way to capture a moment in time. Scott is a local and national professional sports photographer who took a leap of faith during COVID and combined his love of photography with his love of diving.

Skier & Water Safety Advocate Bode Miller

Skier & Water Safety Advocate Bode Miller

Skier Bode Miller is a gold medal-winning five-time Olympian, a dad of eight, and a tireless advocate, with his wife Morgan, for pool safety. After their 19-month-old daughter Emeline drowned in June 2018, the family has spoken out about the layers of safety measures that can save children, including gates, alarms, and most importantly, swimming lessons.

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