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A Question I Wish I Could Pose to Betsy DeVos
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The Morning Madness of Motherhood
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Welcome to Cervical Insemination 2.0
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: April 17, 2018 Originally Published: March 30, 2015Over the past seven years, my mission has been to turn Cervical Insemination into a go-to hub for parents seeking support, connection, valuable insights, and a touch of humor. I’ve…
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Breastfeeding Doesn’t Always Lead to Instant Weight Loss
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15 Ways Our Children Outshine Us
Get Pregnant FastParenting | 15 Ways Our Children Outshine Us By Mia Thompson Updated: Dec. 29, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 1, 2011It’s astonishing how much wisdom our kids impart, often without even realizing it. Sure, they might make questionable decisions,…
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Entitlement and Public Behavior: A Lesson from a Restaurant Incident
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Giving My Kids the Gift of Free Time
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Empowered Women Vote: A Reflection on the Final Debate
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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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A Contemporary Partner’s Take on the 1963 Fascinating Womanhood’s Guidelines
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Survey Claims 30s is ‘Too Old’ to Hit the Clubs, But Moms Respond: ‘Honestly, I’m Just Too Tired’
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Understanding Men’s Perspectives on Birth Control
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Reflections from Parents of Children With Special Needs: You’re Not Alone
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