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Ain’t No Mom Got Time for That
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The Assurance of Childhood
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Postpartum Depression: Finding My Way Back to Myself
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Portable Beds for Toddlers | What to Expect
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to traveling with toddlers, finding the right portable bed can make all the difference. You want something that’s easy to set up, comfortable, and safe for your little one. Here’s what you can look forward…
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I Wish I Could Pause and Replay Before My Children Are All Grown
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The 10 Most Widespread Misconceptions About Hillary Clinton
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Video Captures Brave 5-Year-Old as She Rescues Her Drowning Mom
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10 Phrases That Give Off a Chill Vibe… Even When You’re Not
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the ups and downs of motherhood often feels like a never-ending rollercoaster. If you find yourself spiraling into endless worries about everything from your child’s diet to their behavior, don’t fret! Here are ten phrases that will…
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10 Essential Guidelines for Dating a Divorced Dad
Get Pregnant FastNavigating a relationship with a divorced father can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. Having dated a single dad with three kids, I’ve learned valuable lessons—some the hard way. Here are ten guidelines to help you steer clear…
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- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- 4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
- How to Gently Rouse a Sleeping Teen (Without Causing a Family Crisis)
- How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
- A Tidy Home (or Not!)
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
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4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
low cost IUI When I first received my gestational diabetes diagnosis, I was a bundle of nerves. I sobbed to my husband and family, convinced I was to blame for this predicament. I panicked over the thought of needles, hefty babies, and a restricted diet. Fast forward to my second pregnancy, and I was much…
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How to Gently Rouse a Sleeping Teen (Without Causing a Family Crisis)
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How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
low cost IUI As my children have grown and we’ve finally bid farewell to those endless Caillou reruns, my husband and I are thrilled to introduce our two tweens to the wonderfully nostalgic world of ‘80s movies—the greatest cinematic era, if I do say so myself! Watching these films takes me back to a time…
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A Tidy Home (or Not!)
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The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
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Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
home insemination syringe Menu Lifestyle Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations by Lila Thompson Oct. 22, 2016 As October arrives, the vibrant hues of autumn foliage emerge, and corn mazes and haunted houses spring to life. You guessed it, it’s that time of year again! Just as the leaves shift their colors, America turns pink…
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If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
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My Misguided Notions of Motherhood: A Recipe for Burnout
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We’re With Her: Love Triumphs Over Hate
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