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The Importance of Communicating with Your Children
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My Daughter Is Heading to High School. What Now?
Get Pregnant FastNext year, my daughter will embark on her high school journey, entering ninth grade at a large school with a staggering student body of 2,700. As I sit in this cramped freshman classroom, devoid of air conditioning, I’m…
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Airlines Are Disrespecting Families and Charging More for the Privilege
Get Pregnant FastAs someone who frequently travels with family, it’s hard to ignore the growing trend of airlines treating families poorly while simultaneously increasing fees. While business travelers may remain blissfully unaware, families are feeling the brunt of this lack…
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Mother Awakens in Hospital to Find Her Baby in a Stranger’s Room: Nurses React Nonchalantly
Get Pregnant FastIn a shocking incident that raises serious concerns about patient care, a mother named Julia Thompson experienced a nightmare scenario when she woke up in the hospital to find her four-month-old baby, Emily, in the arms of another…
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I’m Done Overthinking My Personal Choices
Get Pregnant FastRecently, I found myself at the park wearing a pair of old sneakers that I had almost forgotten about. These black canvas shoes, which my friend Amanda affectionately dubbed my “rebel shoes,” are far from supportive, yet they…
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Dads Are Not Just Babysitters, They Are Parents
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Your 38-Week-Old Baby’s Development and Milestones
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The Top 8 Maternity Bras of 2025: Unmatched Comfort and Relief from Breast Soreness
Get Pregnant FastLooking for the perfect maternity bra? You’re not alone! Many expectant and new moms want comfort and support, especially during those sensitive months. We’ve rounded up the best maternity bras of 2025 that promise to keep you comfy…
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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
home insemination syringeHey there! Yes, I’m addressing you — the lone individual at this children’s sports event who’s out there berating the referees and players, flailing your arms, and exhaling in frustration, essentially behaving like a petulant child. It’s time for you to take a step back. In fact, take multiple seats. Maybe even grab…
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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
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A Tidy Home (or Not!)
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The Joys of Raising an Autistic Teenager
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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
home insemination syringe By: Jamie Thompson Once upon a time, I believed that being a “good mom” meant never running out of those little dishwasher pods, laundry detergent, toilet paper, or diapers. My home was supposed to be perpetually ready for guests, with homemade snacks appearing like magic every day. I thought it was my…