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Lauren Schumacker

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Past:
  • Romper
  • Business Insider

Past articles by Lauren:

Debra Messing Wants You To Make Wellness A Priority — INTERVIEW

Actress Debra Messing is one busy lady. She's reprising what might be her most famous role to date, playing Grace on NBC's Will & Grace, raising her son, speaking out and taking a stand for what she believes in, and, of course, doing all the things… → Read More

7 Innocent Behaviors Your Partner Is Doing That You're Misinterpreting As Hurtful

Open and honest communication is essential in relationships because it ensures that you're both on the same page. Since neither of you can know what the other is thinking or intending if they don't make it clear, signals can easily get crossed and yo… → Read More

If You Do These 9 Things Separately From Your Partner, Your Relationship Likely Won’t Last

It's healthy to have some distance from your partner sometimes. Spending every second of every day together might sound like it'd be good for your relationship, but really isn't always, because you need to both do things for yourself too. But some th… → Read More

7 Common Relationship 'Rules' That Actually Tend To Lead To Divorce

There are lots of people out there that like rules because they give them a sort of blueprint to follow if they want to be successful. They provide guidance about how to navigate certain situations and experiences that'll end in the best-possible res… → Read More

If These 7 Things Are True About Your Partner Before Marriage, You’re Twice As Likely To Get Divorced

When it comes to relationships, no matter the kind of relationships they are, there really aren't any guarantees. Breakups are always a possibility with romantic partners or friends, people lose touch, things happen. And, of course, while you often m… → Read More

9 Signs Your Partner Is Growing Without You & You Should Take Notice

While some people say that "people never change," others beg to differ. For that second group, the idea that people grow, evolve, and, yes, change over the course of their lives is absolutely true. And although change doesn't happen overnight and you… → Read More

You should always put your Nuvaring in the fridge — and the reason why makes total sense

A birth control ring can be out of your body for up to three hours, but it's important to keep your extras cold. → Read More

5 tips that will help you figure out if a food is gluten-free

Knowing what to look for on a nutrition label is crucial when you're gluten-free. INSIDER talked to nutritionists to find out the ingredients to avoid. → Read More

11 Ways Your Pregnancy Will Be Different If You Have A Boy Vs A Girl

If you've been pregnant before, you might start comparing your previous pregnancies to that of your current pregnancy. A lot of things can change from pregnancy to pregnancy, based on a whole host of different factors (including how well you remember… → Read More

7 mistakes you're making when booking airline tickets

If you aren't considering trip insurance and searching for airline and airport alternatives, you could be wasting money on plane tickets. → Read More

Watch Kendrick Lamar and U2 open the 2018 Grammys with a bang

Kendrick Lamar recruited Dave Chappelle and U2 to open up the 2018 Grammys with a powerful performance. → Read More

CBS delayed airing the Grammys red carpet because of golf — and people were not happy

The CBS Grammy's red carpet pre-show was delayed because of a golf broadcast. → Read More

9 things to do with apple cider vinegar that can make you healthier — and 5 that won’t

From your skin to your hair, apple cider vinegar can have some great health benefits — but it shouldn't be used for everything. → Read More

8 Gross & Horrible Things About Recovering From Pregnancy That No One Ever Tells You

The vast majority of women, even those who've never previously been pregnant or given birth, are well-aware of the horrors of pregnancy and childbirth, but people don't talk as much about the horrors awaiting new moms right after they've given birth,… → Read More

30 Signs You’re A "Creepy" Mom & You Don't Care Who Knows It

There are a lot of things that moms do that other people just, well, don't. Some of these habits are essential to make it through the day, while prioritizing what's best for your kids and keeping them safe, healthy, and hopefully happy too. Others ar… → Read More

8 Things Your Gynecologist Wishes You’d Stop Doing Before Your Visits

Though you might have to mentally prepare a bit before gynecologist appointments (no one loves them, right?), you probably don't have much else to do in the way of pre-visit prep. That being said, there are some things you might do — or want to do — … → Read More

10 etiquette rules all guests should follow, according to a wedding planner

Even people who've attended dozens of weddings may need a brush-up on the rules. INSIDER asked an expert about the biggest etiquette do's and don'ts. → Read More

33 Gruesome Things That Happen To Your Body During & After Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a magical time and all that, but it's also, frankly, kind of disgusting. From swelling to hair growth to excess gas and indigestion to childbirth itself and the recovery that comes afterwards, there are some truly gruesome things that ha… → Read More

Why Is Your Toddler So Hyper? Science Explains

If your toddler is active, high-spirited, energetic, and, frankly, exhausting, you might think that you're looking at a child that's out of the norm. You may wonder what's going on, if there's something wrong, and why they are the way that they are. … → Read More

I exercised like Khloe Kardashian for a week — and I realized you don't need a gym to get a killer workout

I figured out quickly that if you're Khloe Kardashian, you have to try to fit in a workout everywhere. → Read More