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5 Budget-Friendly Tips for New Parents
Get Pregnant FastHey there, fellow new parents! If you’re feeling the pinch now that you’ve welcomed a little one into your life, don’t worry—you’re not alone. The expenses can pile up quickly, but there are ways to keep your finances…
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Navigating Pregnancy While Managing an Eating Disorder
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10 Sassy Comebacks to “Helpful” Questions About Potty Training
Get Pregnant FastPotty training—it’s a rite of passage that can turn your home into a chaotic battleground of mismatched expectations and messy accidents. If you’re feeling the pressure from well-intentioned family and friends who think they know better, here are…
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Hurry Up, It’s Time for Mermaid School!
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A Night Out with Kids: A Parent’s Perspective
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Woman’s Side-by-Side Instagram Highlights Why the Scale Isn’t Everything
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The Unseen Advantage of Cutting Cable
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Six Vital Insights Gained from My Ovaries
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A Child’s Anxiety Is a Mother’s Burden, Too
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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.
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My Children Cried It Out, and Now They’re Amazing Sleepers—No Regrets Here!
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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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Navigating Independence While My Partner Travels for Work
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A Contemporary Partner’s Take on the 1963 Fascinating Womanhood’s Guidelines
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I (Reluctantly) Attended My 20-Year High School Reunion, and You Should Too
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Survey Claims 30s is ‘Too Old’ to Hit the Clubs, But Moms Respond: ‘Honestly, I’m Just Too Tired’
low cost IUI We’ll just enjoy our comfy clothes, thanks! Many of us fondly recall the thrilling nights spent at clubs, getting ready with friends and venturing out around 11 p.m. to queue for entry at the trendiest venues. Once inside, we’d scramble for a spot at the bar, splurging on drinks with quirky names…