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Recognizing a New Friendship in Adulthood
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“A Few Months of This Has Nearly Driven Me to the Edge”: A Dad’s Gratitude to Stay-at-Home Moms Everywhere
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Navigating Grocery Shopping with an Upset Toddler
home insemination syringeNavigating a grocery store with an upset toddler can be a daunting experience for any parent. The pressure of meeting basic needs, like food, while managing a child’s emotional outburst can transform an ordinary shopping trip into a…
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Selfie Retouching Apps: A Fun Distraction for New Parents
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Embracing the Swimdress: A Personal Perspective
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To My Daughter: Reflections During a Divorce
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Bride-To-Be Critiques Makeup Artist Over ‘Trashy’ Tattoos
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Duck Dated Diana, and Ashton Swiped Evan’s Partner
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14 Essential Steps for Crafting the Ideal Mixtape (1983 Edition)
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8 Steps to Handle an Aggressive Toddler
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- Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
- If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
- We’re With Her: Love Triumphs Over Hate
- Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
- It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
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Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
home insemination syringeMenuLifestyleBattling Breast Cancer for Future Generationsby Lila Thompson Oct. 22, 2016As 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 in recognition of National Breast…
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If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
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We’re With Her: Love Triumphs Over Hate
home insemination syringe “We’re with you, and you’re with us. We are bigger than bigotry, louder for love.” Fifteen words, sent out on Twitter to the account of a political figure at 9:00 AM, accompanied by a picture of my partner, our son Leo, and me on the day we finalized our adoption. It was…
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Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
home insemination syringe According to research featured in Psychology Today, it turns out that children inherit their intelligence primarily from their mothers. In fact, studies suggest that as much as 77% of intelligence can be traced back to mom! (Ouch, sorry dads!) The research indicates that the genes linked to intelligence are found on the…
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It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
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When You’ve Reached Your Limit
home insemination syringe Menu Parenting When You’ve Reached Your Limit by Caroline Miller Updated: July 2, 2020 Originally Published: Aug. 25, 2016 My mother once walked out on us — raising her hands in frustration, turning her back, and leaving. We never blamed her; after all, we had pushed her to the edge. She returned…
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Things You Give Up When Your Kids Outnumber You
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Morning Mom vs. Afternoon Mom
home insemination syringe Updated: April 19, 2023 Originally Published: April 19, 2023 We all know that parenting can be exhausting. Have you ever noticed how different you feel by the afternoon? It’s like I wake up full of energy and great intentions, but by the time the clock strikes 2 p.m., I’m barely keeping it…
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10 Easy Ways to Foster a Love of Nature in Your Kids
home insemination syringe I have to admit, I’m not the most outdoorsy person. Camping? No thanks! Hiking? Only if it’s short and there’s a restroom nearby. Despite this, I hold a deep appreciation for the natural world. There’s something magical about watching a sunset or observing a caterpillar traverse a stick that brings me joy.…
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Pool Safety Tips for Kids: Insights from a Lifeguard
home insemination syringe What can a lifeguard tell you about keeping your kids safe at the pool? I turned to my friend Jake, who has been a lifeguard at a community pool for over five years. Last summer, he experienced a “jump” — the term lifeguards use when they have to save someone from drowning.…