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5 Essential Tips to Get Ready for Parenting Teens Now
Get Pregnant FastParenting teens can be an exhilarating experience. They are at a fascinating crossroads, merging childhood innocence with the complexities of adulthood. At times, they can be both insightful and perplexing. This duality makes parenting during these years a…
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The Foot Massage Dilemma
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11 Indications You May Be Dealing with High-Functioning Depression (It’s Real!)
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The Reality of Divorced Women: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions
Get Pregnant FastAs I step up to share some insights about divorced women, I want to address a few common misconceptions that seem to persist. To the anonymous individual behind that questionable Facebook profile—no, we’re not interested in your direct…
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Meet Sarah Johnson: The Visionary Behind TTC Tips
Get Pregnant FastMeet Sarah Johnson, the visionary behind the popular TTC Tips platform. Sarah is the author of a beloved series that has become a go-to resource for those navigating the journey of starting a family. Her first book, widely…
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I Gave Up Smoking for My Kids, Yet I Still Crave It for Myself
Get Pregnant FastParentingBy Jessica Lane Updated: Dec. 18, 2023 Originally Published: June 11, 2015It all began in a secluded canyon where I met my friend, Sarah. She lit a cigarette and handed it to me, and I couldn’t help but…
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School Stamps ‘I Need Lunch Money’ on Student’s Arm When Account Runs Low
Get Pregnant FastIn a distressing incident in Alabama, a third grader returned home with a stamp on his arm reading “I need lunch money,” a tactic used by the school to alert parents about his dwindling lunch account. This method…
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Lost in Translation: My Journey to Reconnect with My First Language
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5 Reasons I Will Remain a Stay-at-Home Mom Even After My Kids Start School
Get Pregnant FastAs a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), I often find myself on the receiving end of curious questions about my future plans. It started with innocent inquiries like, “What do you do all day?” and has now escalated to the…
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When Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor, Reality Differs from Film Portrayals
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- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
- Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
- If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
- My Misguided Notions of Motherhood: A Recipe for Burnout
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
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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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Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
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It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
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Yes, There Are Excellent Bras for Larger Busts
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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…