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24 Insights All Urban Moms Understand
home insemination syringeNavigating the urban landscape as a mother presents unique challenges and experiences. Here are 24 truths that resonate with city moms: Your stroller doubles as your vehicle. There’s a careful balance between your child’s weight and the number…
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Nostalgia for the Cabbage Patch Kid Phenomenon of the 1980s
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Alcoholics Anonymous and the Deceptions I Believed
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Do Not Hold Me Accountable for My Children’s Actions
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“Tell Her to Cover Up”: Breastfeeding Mom Faces Harassment on United Flight
Get Pregnant FastA mother flying with United Airlines recently found herself at the center of a distressing incident while breastfeeding her baby. It’s hard to believe that in 2023, women still face harassment for feeding their infants in public, despite…
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29 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Development, Symptoms & Signs
Get Pregnant FastAs you reach the 29-week mark in your pregnancy, your little one is now about the size of a head of cauliflower, measuring around 15.5 to 16 inches long and weighing between 2.5 to 3 pounds. With just…
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Rediscovering Myself: A Journey Beyond Motherhood
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10 Advantages of Being an Older Mom
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When Your Firstborn Seeks to Take Charge
Get Pregnant FastMy eldest daughter, Emma, has taken it upon herself to assume the role of the “boss.” At just 8 years old, she often declares her intentions to be the mother—not just any mother, but the mother. This curious…
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- Navigating the Journey of Choosing an Egg Donor
- Reflections from a Proud Dad: A Heartfelt Moment on His Daughter’s Graduation
- The Challenging Reality of Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- What My Toddler Taught Me About Embracing Imperfection
- Humor in Customer Service: The Case of Alex Thompson
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Navigating the Journey of Choosing an Egg Donor
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Reflections from a Proud Dad: A Heartfelt Moment on His Daughter’s Graduation
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The Challenging Reality of Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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What My Toddler Taught Me About Embracing Imperfection
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Humor in Customer Service: The Case of Alex Thompson
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Anxiety Is Stealing My Son’s Joyful Childhood
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The Great Pants Debate: A Comedic Take on Clothing Discomfort
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Video Captures Teacher Yelling at First Graders Over Math Mistake
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This Hilarious Clip of Jake Thompson Assembling an Ikea Crib Is Relatable for All of Us
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A Letter to My Firstborn: I Miss Our Time Together
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