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Cramps and Contractions After Sex During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastExperiencing cramps and contractions after sex or orgasm during pregnancy is not uncommon and often nothing to worry about. Let’s take a closer look at what might be going on and when you should reach out to your…
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Learning to Embrace Parenting Imperfections: Insights from Mr. Rogers and Louis C.K.
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A Life Defined by Laundry Loads
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Embracing the Chaos of Parenting
Get Pregnant FastI recently witnessed a scene unfold in a café that many parents can relate to. A young boy, snug in his mother’s arms, was making his desires known as she tried to place an order for bagels. His…
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10 Reasons Why a Third Pregnancy Can Be the Most Rewarding Experience
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The Risks of Alternative Vaccine Schedules
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The Chaos of Running Errands with Kids: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant FastRecently, while I was fastening my seatbelt in the grocery store parking lot, I caught sight of a family in the car right in front of me. They had only a couple of bags, and as they approached…
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6 Absurd Errors I Made During My First Year as a Parent
Get Pregnant FastAh, the wild ride of parenthood! It’s almost comical how our expectations can get completely out of whack, fueled by a cocktail of hormones and a sprinkle of naivety. As a new parent, it’s easy to feel invincible,…
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The Challenging Experience of Parenting a Toddler During Pregnancy
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Ivanka Trump’s Brand Posts Father’s Day Gift Suggestions, Promptly Regrets It
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- Navigating the Conversation About Legal Marijuana with Your Kids
- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- 4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
- How to Gently Rouse a Sleeping Teen (Without Causing a Family Crisis)
- How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
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Navigating the Conversation About Legal Marijuana with Your Kids
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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 to Gently Rouse a Sleeping Teen (Without Causing a Family Crisis)
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How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
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Teaching Our Sons About Respect and Consent
low cost IUI Hey there, fellow parents! When I say, “We need to teach our sons not to engage in harmful behaviors,” here’s what I’m getting at. Let’s kick things off early—like, really early—when they’re too young to even think about it. Instilling Respect for Their Bodies Start by instilling respect for their own bodies.…
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A Tidy Home (or Not!)
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The Joys of Raising an Autistic Teenager
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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…