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11 Insights Children of Jewish Mothers Understand
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Aug. 26, 2019 Originally Published: Feb. 11, 2016My appreciation for my mother truly blossomed when I relocated from the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles for my studies at UCLA. While many of my peers had…
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Miss Teen USA Pageant Eliminates Swimsuit Competition in Favor of Athleisure
Get Pregnant FastIn a significant shift, the Miss Teen USA pageant has announced the elimination of its traditional swimsuit competition, opting instead for an “athleisure” segment. This change, introduced by the organizers of the pageant, aims to celebrate young women’s…
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The Recent Viral Warning About ‘Candy-Shaped Drugs’ During Halloween Is a Widespread Urban Legend
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Ryan Adams’ Take on Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ Is a Must-Listen
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A Note to the Dad at School Drop-Off
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10 Reasons Kids Might Not Be Welcome Here
Get Pregnant FastNot everyone is a fan of children, and even those who appreciate kids may have their limits. For the sake of adult friendships and the social lives of our children, we sometimes tolerate more than we should. But…
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Foster Parent’s Viral Post Reveals the Heartbreak Endured by Children Daily
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Parents Are Crafting Apology Letters from Santa Because We’ve Hit Peak Holiday Madness
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Chocolate Bunny Shots: A Sweet Treat for Parents This Easter
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The Sanctimony of New Parents: A Rant on Parenting Perceptions
Get Pregnant FastLet’s take a moment to vent here… It’s astonishing how parenting has morphed into a competition for martyrdom. Our little ones shouldn’t serve as excuses for neglect or sloppiness, nor should they be a parent’s crutch for justifying…
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- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- 4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
- How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
- A Tidy Home (or Not!)
- The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
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4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
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How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
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A Tidy Home (or Not!)
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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
home insemination syringe According to research featured in Psychology Today, it turns out that children inherit their intelligence primarily from their mothers. In fact, studies suggest that as much as 77% of intelligence can be traced back to mom! (Ouch, sorry dads!) The research indicates that the genes linked to intelligence are found on the…