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45 Is the New 46: A Reflection on Age and Motherhood
home insemination syringeUpdated: Aug. 15, 2015 Originally Published: May 28, 2015As I hurriedly exit the classroom, I silently hope no one in my daughter’s class asks me how old I am. All the other parents seem to be younger than…
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5 Stages of Answering a Phone Call with Children Nearby
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5 Facebook Buttons Parents Wish Existed
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The Allure of Capturing Baby Moments: A Reflection on Parenthood
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7 Transformative Experiences of Becoming a Mother While Attending College
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Before You Offer Advice to New Parents, Reflect on Your Own Experience
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An Open Letter to My Unexpected Post-Pregnancy Abdominal Flap
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9 Important Conversations I Plan to Have With My Teenage Sons
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The Argument for Unlimited Screen Time
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Teen Listens to Her Brother’s Heartbeat in the Girl Whose Life He Saved
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- Reflections from a Proud Dad: A Heartfelt Moment on His Daughter’s Graduation
- The Challenging Reality of Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Humor in Customer Service: The Case of Alex Thompson
- Anxiety Is Stealing My Son’s Joyful Childhood
- The Great Pants Debate: A Comedic Take on Clothing Discomfort
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Reflections from a Proud Dad: A Heartfelt Moment on His Daughter’s Graduation
home insemination syringeWhen it comes to family, even the most powerful figures can show their sentimental side. Recently, during an appearance on a popular daytime talk show, a well-known leader opened up about his feelings regarding his daughter, Mia, preparing to graduate from high school and head off to college. It’s a moment that many…
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The Challenging Reality of Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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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
home insemination syringe “Mom! Dad’s here!” my son shouted, panic evident in his tone. Alex is 11 and still experiences anxiety when he heads to his father’s for the weekend. I quickly gathered his belongings, wrapping him in a tight embrace and kissing his freckled forehead. “You know I’ll call first thing tomorrow morning, right?…
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The Great Pants Debate: A Comedic Take on Clothing Discomfort
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Video Captures Teacher Yelling at First Graders Over Math Mistake
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This Hilarious Clip of Jake Thompson Assembling an Ikea Crib Is Relatable for All of Us
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Educating My Daughters on Pen Pals in a Social Media World
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BREAKING NEWS: A WOMAN GIVES BIRTH AND ROCKS A BIKINI!
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Never Stay in a Snowbound Vehicle While Someone Clears You Out
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