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4 Reasons We Transition into Slacker Moms
Get Pregnant FastAs the new school year kicks off, many of us feel like supermoms, seamlessly juggling early mornings, packed lunches, and organized schedules. You’ve got everything down to a science—setting out clothes the night before, prepping healthy meals, and…
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Stop Hiding Behind Your Children to Justify Hate
home insemination syringeUpdated: Aug. 3, 2016 Originally Published: April 22, 2016In a recent announcement, Target revealed a policy allowing transgender individuals to use the restroom that aligns with their gender identity. This decision sparked outrage among certain groups, leading to…
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Columnist Suggests Women Would Be Happier Without Modern Conveniences: ‘Let’s Ditch the Washing Machine and Birth Control’
Get Pregnant FastIn a rather outlandish assertion, a conservative columnist has posited that women’s discontent is linked to technological advancements such as washing machines and birth control pills. According to this perspective, the very innovations designed to simplify women’s lives…
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7 Insights That Aren’t Discussed About Becoming a Stepmom
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Celebrating Our Timeless Friendship
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Why I Stopped Using Spanking as a Parenting Tool
Get Pregnant FastI grew up in a culture where spanking was the norm, nestled in a small southern town. As a child, I understood that if I went astray, I better be clever about it, or risk a painful consequence.…
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Let’s Have a Chat About the ‘Withdrawal’ Method, Shall We?
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We’re Leaving Our Children with a Plastic-Laden Waste Land If We Don’t Modify Our Habits Soon
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The Art of Effective Conversation
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Acknowledges Screen Time Isn’t a Villain
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- Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
- It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
- When You’ve Reached Your Limit
- Things You Give Up When Your Kids Outnumber You
- Morning Mom vs. Afternoon Mom
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Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
home insemination syringeAccording 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 X…
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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
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Pool Safety Tips for Kids: Insights from a Lifeguard
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It’s Totally Fine to Text and Multitask While Nursing
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14 Things I No Longer Care About as I Age
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Navigating the Journey of Choosing an Egg Donor
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