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Sam Milam

POPSUGAR Contributor

Sam Milam is a freelance writer, photographer, and yoga teacher. She is passionate about educating herself and others about attachment parenting, social justice, and living an authentic, empowered life. When she isn't working, she can be found exploring the Pacific Northwest with her two kids.

http://theparentcollaboratory.com

Latest Posts From Sam

The Key Characteristics of Every Zodiac Sign, Explained

Jul 26, 2024

The Key Characteristics of Every Zodiac Sign, Explained

Have you ever wondered what someone really means when they use their zodiac sign to describe their personality?

Your Toxic Trait, According to Your Zodiac Sign

Nov 2, 2023

Your Toxic Trait, According to Your Zodiac Sign

When people look at their astrological sign, they most often want to find some sense of personal identity, some redeeming qualities or explanations that make them feel understood and seen.

I Wasn't Sure If I Should End My Relationship, Then a Therapist Asked Me This One Question

Feb 18, 2020

I Wasn't Sure If I Should End My Relationship, Then a Therapist Asked Me This One Question

I've never been one to go to therapy.

My Unplanned Pregnancy Changed My Life and Helped Me Become a Better Person

Oct 9, 2019

My Unplanned Pregnancy Changed My Life and Helped Me Become a Better Person

I still remember the day like it was yesterday.

Here's What to Do If You Drop Your Phone in Water (Hint: Don't Use Rice)

Aug 12, 2019

Here's What to Do If You Drop Your Phone in Water (Hint: Don't Use Rice)

When you drop your phone in water, the first thing you probably do is panic.

10 Products My Family Uses to Be More Earth-Friendly

Jun 26, 2019

10 Products My Family Uses to Be More Earth-Friendly

You might think being eco-friendly is basically impossible, but while, yes, it's difficult to actually implement green practices into our daily lives, a tiny change in your routine can make a difference in the environment.

I Realized Parenting Was Burning Me Out; Here's What I Did About It

May 14, 2019

I Realized Parenting Was Burning Me Out; Here's What I Did About It

For the first several years of my kids' lives, I was all in.

Here's How I Balance Working From Home and Following My Passions as a Mom

May 13, 2019

Here's How I Balance Working From Home and Following My Passions as a Mom

Motherhood on its own is exhausting, time-consuming, and completely rewarding.

I May Be a Mom — but I'm Also So Much More

May 9, 2019

I May Be a Mom — but I'm Also So Much More

"But you have the best job there is, the most important one.

Here's How I'm Teaching My Kids to Celebrate the Little Moments in Every Day

May 3, 2019

Here's How I'm Teaching My Kids to Celebrate the Little Moments in Every Day

It's easy (and natural) to constantly look forward to the next holiday, the next birthday, the next big event.

20 Photos From Lele Pons's Instagram That Are Almost TOO Relatable

Apr 23, 2019

20 Photos From Lele Pons's Instagram That Are Almost TOO Relatable

Eleonora "Lele" Pons Maronese is a Venezuelan-American YouTuber, actress, model, and dancer who started her career by sharing hilarious Vines before they shut down in 2016.

I Don't Spend a Ton of Money on Easter Baskets, and My Kids Still Love What They Get

Mar 15, 2019

I Don't Spend a Ton of Money on Easter Baskets, and My Kids Still Love What They Get

My kids and I love to celebrate Easter.