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Is FOGO the New FOMO?
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Netflix Launches Offline Streaming Just in Time for Holiday Travel: A Game Changer for Parents
Get Pregnant FastTraveling with kids during the holiday season can be a real challenge, especially when you’re trying to keep them entertained on long flights. Handing over your device, hoping to distract them with their favorite shows or movies, only…
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Retail Site Sparks Outrage with Offensive Plus-Size Shorts Ad
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Battles Not Worth Fighting with Your Kids
Get Pregnant FastBefore I stepped into the world of parenthood, I was under the impression that I would have complete control over the children who would one day call my home their own. This fantasy is often fueled by those…
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Growing Up in a Sheltered World: A Reflection on Drugs and Parenting
Get Pregnant FastI’ve always recognized that my upbringing was rather sheltered. Growing up in the South, in a devout Baptist family, I had caring parents and protective friends whose version of peer pressure was ensuring I called my mom if…
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Dear Experienced Moms: Is This All Just Part of the Journey?
Get Pregnant FastGreetings, fellow mothers navigating this wild adventure of parenting:I like to believe I’ve become adept at finding humor amidst the parenting pandemonium. I can laugh when my toddler decides that the dog’s water bowl is a fun toy…
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The Alarming Reality of Drowning: What Every Parent Needs to Know
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The Nightmare of Back-To-School Shoe Shopping
Get Pregnant FastBack-to-school shoe shopping can feel like a scene from a chaotic thriller—long lines reminiscent of the DMV, endless debates with your children over their footwear preferences, and the grim realization that the sneakers you purchase today will likely…
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18 Thoughtful Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts That Moms Will Never Guess You Ordered Today
Get Pregnant FastMother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re feeling the pressure to find the perfect gift, don’t fret! We’ve compiled a list of 18 last-minute gifts that are so thoughtful, your mom will never suspect you…
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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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It’s Totally Fine to Text and Multitask While Nursing
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Navigating the Journey of Choosing an Egg Donor
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Reflections from a Proud Dad: A Heartfelt Moment on His Daughter’s Graduation
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The Challenging Reality of Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Ariel Winters Responds to Body-Shamers: ‘Get a Hobby!’
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What My Toddler Taught Me About Embracing Imperfection
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Humor in Customer Service: The Case of Alex Thompson
home insemination syringe In a recent event that captured social media’s attention, a man named Alex Thompson humorously posed as a well-known retail chain on Facebook to engage with disgruntled customers. This occurred after the store announced a shift away from gender-specific signage, particularly in the toy department, which sparked outrage among certain patrons who…
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Anxiety Is Stealing My Son’s Joyful Childhood
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