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Mark Thompson Announces Two-Month Paternity Leave, Advocating for Normative Paid Leave
Get Pregnant FastMark Thompson shared on social media his decision to take a two-month paternity leave after welcoming his first child with partner Sarah Mills. Known for its progressive stance on parental leave policies, Thompson’s announcement serves as a timely…
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10 Unspoken Realities of Military Spouses
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10 Morning Rituals of Highly Successful Individuals
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What’s New: Navigating the Parenting Journey
“Can we hit the reset button?” – 10 Strategies to Redeem a Rough Morning Before You Go Your Separate Ways. The rowdy passenger who’s had one too many is probably just fine, right? Family Removed from Flight After Their Autistic…
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Why I Adore Toddlers (And Honestly, I’m Mostly Sane)
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Mother Expelled from Nordstrom’s Restroom for Breastfeeding Her Infant
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Rethinking Parenting: Simplifying the Journey
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Binge Eating in Children: Essential Insights for Every Parent
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The Surprising Ways Your Middle-Schooler Resembles a Newborn
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- Mom Hilariously Captures the Chaos of Summer Days with Kids
- Budget Proposal Cuts $9 Billion from Public Education, Diverts Funds to Private Schools
- Dear President Thompson,
- March for Science: A Grassroots Initiative in Washington, D.C.
- My Children Cried It Out, and Now They’re Amazing Sleepers—No Regrets Here!
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Mom Hilariously Captures the Chaos of Summer Days with Kids
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Budget Proposal Cuts $9 Billion from Public Education, Diverts Funds to Private Schools
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Dear President Thompson,
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March for Science: A Grassroots Initiative in Washington, D.C.
low cost IUI Scientists are gearing up for their own demonstration in Washington, D.C., fueled by recent restrictions imposed by the Trump administration. This grassroots initiative aims to rally support for science and highlight the importance of empirical evidence in policy-making. Origins of the March Dr. Emily Carter, a researcher in environmental health, shared that…
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My Children Cried It Out, and Now They’re Amazing Sleepers—No Regrets Here!
low cost IUI As a physician observing the complexities of parenting, I’ve seen that the “cry-it-out” (CIO) method can be a controversial topic. Parents are often inundated with conflicting advice, and it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the myriad of approaches to raising children. From co-sleeping and breastfeeding to the strictest attachment parenting, the…
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What It Means to Be a Parent of a Black Child in 2016: A Physician’s Perspective
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A Contemporary Partner’s Take on the 1963 Fascinating Womanhood’s Guidelines
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Survey Claims 30s is ‘Too Old’ to Hit the Clubs, But Moms Respond: ‘Honestly, I’m Just Too Tired’
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Understanding Men’s Perspectives on Birth Control
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Reflections from Parents of Children With Special Needs: You’re Not Alone
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