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Disturbing Incident at Tennessee Hospital Raises Concerns Over Patient Safety
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13 Essential Hacks for Navigating Life with Teens
Get Pregnant FastYou’ve been counting down to these transformative teen years, where sleep-ins are the norm, your kids can manage a night alone, and they’re bursting with independence. And let’s not forget: they drive themselves to soccer practice! (Can I…
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Our Kids Have No Clue How Good They Have It. We’re Not Chasing Them with Wooden Spoons.
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How to Navigate an Argument with a Strong-Willed 4-Year-Old
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The Name Dame: A Simple Guide to Naming Your Baby in 9 Steps
Get Pregnant FastNo name? No worries. The Name Dame is here to help you find the perfect moniker for your little one. Whether you want to stick with the classics, enlist a naming consultant, or even let your older child…
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Why Childhood is the Perfect Time for a Bold Haircut
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Navigating Indoor Playgrounds: 6 Simple Strategies for Survival
Get Pregnant FastLiving in the sweltering heat of the Deep South, where temperatures soar and humidity is off the charts, outdoor activities can feel unbearable for much of the year. I don’t mind a little warmth—after all, there’s nothing wrong…
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7 Ways Toddlers Demonstrate Their Inner Jerks
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Cord Blood Banking & Laughing Gas: 9 Trends for Delivering a Baby in 2016
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Toys R Us Introduces Quiet Shopping Hours for Children with Autism
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- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
- 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
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
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The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
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Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
home insemination syringe Menu Lifestyle Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations by Lila Thompson Oct. 22, 2016 As 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…
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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
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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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Yes, There Are Excellent Bras for Larger Busts
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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…