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‘Hero’ dads, John Mayer vs. trolls, the ‘grandmother effect’

Tod Perry

11/27/2021
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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026