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5 Insights Your Child-Free Friends Wish You Knew About Our Lives
Get Pregnant FastHey there, Moms and Dads! First off, I want to say how much I adore you and your little ones. Being an aunt to your kids is usually a fantastic experience, but sometimes it seems like you forget…
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Parents Skeptical of New AAP Lice Recommendations
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Why I Suspect My Preschooler is Part of a Secret CIA Program
Get Pregnant FastDear fellow parents of preschoolers,I’ve been mulling this over for quite some time, and I feel compelled to share my concerns with you all. Brace yourselves: I genuinely believe my daughter’s preschool operates as a covert CIA initiative,…
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An Apology to My Kids from Their Anxious Mom
Get Pregnant FastIt’s 4 p.m., and I feel completely drained. Last night was a sleepless one, thanks to my feverish, coughing 3-year-old. Dinner is in progress on the stove, and I’m desperately trying to avoid overcooking the broccoli, knowing full…
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10 Secrets Parents Keep from Their Kids
We’re Just Wingin’ It: Honestly, when we became parents, we didn’t have a manual. We transitioned from being regular adults to navigating parenthood without a clue. Just because we’re older doesn’t mean we have all the answers. We Gossip About…
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Don’t Underestimate a Mom on a Mission Armed with a Handful of Goldfish Crackers
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Are Doulas Covered by Insurance?
Get Pregnant FastWhen considering the support of a doula during pregnancy and childbirth, many expectant parents wonder about the financial implications. The question arises: Are doulas covered by insurance?Doulas serve as trained professionals who offer emotional, physical, and informational support…
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A Mother’s Loud Protest at Target: A Lesson in Love and Acceptance
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10 Reasons I Appreciate My Teenagers
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- 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
- Morning Mom vs. Afternoon Mom
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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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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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Navigating the Journey of Choosing an Egg Donor
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