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  • Vivian Manning-Schaffel

    Vivian Manning-Schaffel

    Vivian Manning-Schaffel is a journalist, essayist, creative writer, and editor. Her writing has been featured in NBC News BETTER, Medium, Lenny Letter, The New York Times, and many other additional outlets. Find her online at her website and on Twitter at @VeeManningS and @SoapboxDirty.

    Latest articles by Vivian Manning-Schaffel

    Little House on the Prairie.

    Is the prairie dress anti-feminist?

    feature Long billowing sleeves and high necklines are making a comeback. What's a feminist to think?

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    • Friends.

      Making friends as a new parent is hard. Here's how I did it.

      feature After 14-plus years of parenting, I've developed a theory I believe holds true

      By Vivian Manning-Schaffel Published 23 January 18

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    • Home office.

      How to save for retirement if you don't have a full-time job

      feature Freelancers have to retire, too! Here's how to build your retirement fund without an employer's help.

      By Vivian Manning-Schaffel Published 26 June 17

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    • Hoop dreams.

      My 8-year-old daughter wanted to play basketball. But sexism got in the way.

      feature She'd hoped to play alongside the boys. The boys had other ideas.

      By Vivian Manning-Schaffel Published 23 May 17

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    • Deflated.

      My 8-year-old daughter wanted to play basketball. But sexism got in the way.

      feature She'd hoped to play alongside the boys. The boys had other ideas.

      By Vivian Manning-Schaffel Last updated 2 March 17

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