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8 Indicators You’re a Weary New Mom
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10 Essential Skills Every Mother Should Master
The enchanting gaze that can swiftly redirect unruly behavior in children. The capacity to decline volunteer requests, event hosting, or inconvenient carpool duties. A practiced gasp to convincingly express excitement when receiving an art project that defies explanation. The cunning…
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Tales from the Empowered Nation: My Daughter Deserves More
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Parenting Choices and Public Scrutiny: The Case of Laura Benetti
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Dax Marshall Celebrates 12 Years of Sobriety with a Heartfelt Message to His Family
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Teen Girl Denied Prom Entry for Wearing Tuxedo
Get Pregnant FastProm night is a significant milestone in every high schooler’s life, a time when students choose outfits that reflect their personal style and sense of self. Unfortunately, this was not the case for a high school student in…
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Dear Partner, Please Hold On For Me
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Bargain Shopping & Nostalgic Times
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- 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
- We’re With Her: Love Triumphs Over Hate
- Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
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Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
home insemination syringeMenuLifestyleBattling Breast Cancer for Future Generationsby Lila Thompson Oct. 22, 2016As 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 in recognition of National Breast…
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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…
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We’re With Her: Love Triumphs Over Hate
home insemination syringe “We’re with you, and you’re with us. We are bigger than bigotry, louder for love.” Fifteen words, sent out on Twitter to the account of a political figure at 9:00 AM, accompanied by a picture of my partner, our son Leo, and me on the day we finalized our adoption. It was…
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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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American Academy of Pediatrics Revises ‘No Screens Under 2’ Policy
home insemination syringe The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recently updated its guidelines regarding screen time for young children, allowing parents to breathe a sigh of relief. No longer is the rigid “no screen time before age two” rule in place. Instead, the recommendations have shifted to a more flexible approach that acknowledges the…
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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…