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Reconnecting with Influential Teachers: An Emotional Journey
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Navigating the Decision: 6 Reasons Why I’m Hesitant About a Third Child
Get Pregnant FastAs I enter the third trimester of what I anticipate to be my final pregnancy, my emotions are a swirl of excitement and apprehension. Perhaps it’s the knowledge that this little one will be my last that casts…
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10 Ways Infertility Before Parenthood Transforms You
Get Pregnant FastWhen I married my college sweetheart, I envisioned a future filled with children and laughter. However, five years into our marriage, we faced the harsh reality of infertility. After multiple attempts with medications and procedures, we found ourselves…
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Saying Farewell to My Estranged Mother
Get Pregnant FastAs I sat beside my mother’s body, I noticed the white whiskers on her chin. It was a stark reminder of the daughter I felt I had failed to be. What kind of daughter allows her mother to…
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Aspects of My First Year of Motherhood That I Stand By
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How Parenthood Transformed Me into a Safety Sentinel
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Republicans Target Program That Provides Free School Breakfasts for Low-Income Kids
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A Father’s Innovative Approach to Discipline
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Dads Are Parents, Too
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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
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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…