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When Guiding Adolescents, Understand Your Role
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How to Teach Our Children to Stay Safe in Mass Shooting Situations
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6 Ridiculous Arguments All New Parents Face
Get Pregnant FastNo matter how harmonious your relationship is, the arrival of a baby can turn even the most loving couples into bickering partners. The combination of stress, sleepless nights, and the whirlwind of postpartum emotions can lead to unexpected…
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A Letter to Myself on the Brink of Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastDear Me at 39 weeks and 5 days pregnant,I see you there, swaying in your glider, holding onto a plush pink bear, tears streaming down your cheeks as you let your emotions flow. You’re filled with excitement and…
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Dear Neighbor,
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21 Reasons I’m Thankful for My Divorce
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Positive Developments for Coffee Enthusiasts
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The Absurdity of Push Presents in Modern Parenting
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Leaving Kids in the Car for a Few Minutes Isn’t Child Abuse
Get Pregnant FastRecently, I found myself in a common parenting dilemma. While running into a local bakery, I left my two boys in the car for just a few minutes. My younger son was peacefully napping, and I didn’t want…
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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
home insemination syringe In a bold move, The Weather Channel took to its platform to criticize President Trump’s announcement regarding the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. This historic accord was designed to combat the severe impacts of global warming, marking a significant global effort to address climate change. Despite persistent claims from some…
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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
home insemination syringe By: Jamie Thompson Once upon a time, I believed that being a “good mom” meant never running out of those little dishwasher pods, laundry detergent, toilet paper, or diapers. My home was supposed to be perpetually ready for guests, with homemade snacks appearing like magic every day. I thought it was my…
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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…