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Parenting in the Age of Judgment: Navigating the Challenges
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A Heartfelt Note to the Mom of a Child with Special Needs
Get Pregnant FastDear Mom of a Child with Unique Needs,I want to take a moment to share something personal: I grapple with depression and anxiety. I prefer the term “a person with depression” rather than being labeled as a “depressed…
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9 Reasons It’s Totally Okay to Fart in Front of Your Partner
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Crafting a Family Budget: A Simple Guide
Get Pregnant FastLet’s be honest—creating a budget isn’t exactly a thrilling task. But managing your finances without a plan is like going on a road trip without a GPS. For expectant parents, it can be especially challenging to resist the…
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Why Fancy Date Nights Aren’t My Thing
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Essential Travel Safety Tips for Everyone
Get Pregnant FastTraveling is an exhilarating experience, but it comes with its own set of safety considerations, particularly for women. While some tips on safety may seem specific to women, many apply universally and are essential for anyone embarking on…
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Teaching Our Children to Embrace Love Over Hate
Get Pregnant FastDespite our best efforts, humanity often struggles to coexist peacefully. People inflict pain on one another for reasons that can seem unfathomable, and unfortunately, this reality is something we must confront as parents. It’s an unnerving truth for…
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How to Engage with “Your Most Annoying Social Media Associate”
If you have posted or commented that you believe in conspiracy theories about government mind control through chemtrails (often mistaken for contrails), you will be disqualified from this assessment. Furthermore, sharing content from sources such as naturalnews.com or infowars.com will…
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10 Ways Moms in Their 40s Share Similarities With Their 12-Year-Old Daughters
Get Pregnant FastLiving with a 12-year-old girl is like sharing space with a miniature version of the Hulk. One moment, my sweet, cheerful daughter bursts into song in the shower, and the next, she transforms into a dramatic whirlwind, complete…
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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
home insemination syringeHey there! Yes, I’m addressing you — the lone individual at this children’s sports event who’s out there berating the referees and players, flailing your arms, and exhaling in frustration, essentially behaving like a petulant child. It’s time for you to take a step back. In fact, take multiple seats. Maybe even grab…
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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
home insemination syringe “We’re with you, and you’re with us. We are bigger than bigotry, louder for love.” Fifteen words, sent out on Twitter to the account of a political figure at 9:00 AM, accompanied by a picture of my partner, our son Leo, and me on the day we finalized our adoption. It was…
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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…