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What’s New: Baltimore, Teenage Sexting, and the Importance of Coding for Children
The arrival of the National Guard in Baltimore prompted residents to begin cleaning up the aftermath of a night of unrest. In sad news, we bid farewell to Tracy, as “Partridge Family” star Suzanne Crough Condray has passed away at…
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Keep Your Sick Kids Home Before You Make Others Ill
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Seven Challenges I Won’t Resolve for My Children
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9 Unexpected Changes That Occur When You Turn 40
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I’m Just a Mom (But It’s Not What You Think)
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The Frustration of Spending: A Personal Reflection
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10 Strategies for Navigating the Grocery Store with Children
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5 Essential Guidelines for Parenting and Partnering
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The Parenting Guide You Wish You Had
Get Pregnant FastMotherhood is a journey filled with surprises, and often, the wisdom we gather only becomes clear years down the line. By the time those precious grandkids arrive, we finally have all the insights we need to claim the…
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- 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
- When You’ve Reached Your Limit
- Things You Give Up When Your Kids Outnumber You
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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
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
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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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