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Common Types of Skin Rashes in Babies and Toddlers
Get Pregnant FastRashes on your little one’s skin can feel alarming, but most are harmless and easy to manage. As a parent, you’ll likely encounter a variety of skin rashes as your baby or toddler grows. Understanding these common rashes…
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Babysitting: Then and Now
Get Pregnant FastWhen I was a teenager, babysitting was a rite of passage. I fondly remember my first regular gig at the home of a single father in my neighborhood. Every Thursday, I would stroll over to his house at…
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When Life Throws Lice Your Way
Get Pregnant FastWhen my friend Jenna shared her recent lice saga, I couldn’t help but chime in with my own experience, as if we were narrating our stories at a quirky lice-themed gathering. Just the week before, I had stashed…
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A Mother’s Solo Expedition in Target: A Therapeutic Retreat
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Navigating Classroom Phobias: A Case Study from Maplewood Elementary
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Dear Future Child,
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My Mother’s Struggles with Grief and Depression Impacted Our Bond
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I’m Not Prepared for Her to Transition into Adulthood Yet
Get Pregnant FastWhen they placed her in my arms, swaddled in pink, she was nothing short of a miracle. Born at full-term but weighing just five pounds, my daughter was small yet resilient. She had already shown her strength, having…
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E.L. James’ Live Chat Experience Goes Awry
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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
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
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…