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No, Mom, I Don’t Regret My Tattoos
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Finding Myself Amidst the Chaos of Family Life
low cost IUIIt’s 8:49 on a Sunday morning, and by all accounts, I should still be lounging in my comfiest pajamas. But here I am, showered and dressed, and already feeling the weight of a never-ending to-do list that has…
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8 Indicators of Exhaustion in New Mothers
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Dad Blows Through Stoplight, 6-Year-Old Son Calls 911
low cost IUIIn a lighthearted incident that caught the attention of the local police, a Massachusetts father learned the hard way that his son takes safety protocols very seriously. The Quincy Police Department shared an amusing 911 call made by…
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5 Achievable New Year’s Resolutions for Moms
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Can We Please Tell Our Children They’re Beautiful?
Get Pregnant FastIn today’s parenting landscape, we seem to have lost our way. It’s evident when we see parents tiptoeing around compliments, censoring the very words that should uplift their children. Did you just tell your daughter she’s lovely? Shame…
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The Dilemma of Baby Teeth: What Should You Do With Them?
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Exciting New Toys of 2015: A Playful Roundup!
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Navigating the Challenges of Disliking Your Friend’s Children
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I Am Completely Dependent on Apps: The Good, the Bad, and the Inevitable
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- Budget Proposal Cuts $9 Billion from Public Education, Diverts Funds to Private Schools
- March for Science: A Grassroots Initiative in Washington, D.C.
- My Children Cried It Out, and Now They’re Amazing Sleepers—No Regrets Here!
- What It Means to Be a Parent of a Black Child in 2016: A Physician’s Perspective
- A Contemporary Partner’s Take on the 1963 Fascinating Womanhood’s Guidelines
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Budget Proposal Cuts $9 Billion from Public Education, Diverts Funds to Private Schools
low cost IUIIn a recent budget proposal, President George Stevenson unveiled a plan that significantly reduces funding for public education by $9 billion, translating to a 13 percent cut. This controversial move reallocates funds towards private education, raising concerns about the future of public schooling in America. Critics argue that this initiative could be characterized…
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March for Science: A Grassroots Initiative in Washington, D.C.
low cost IUI Scientists are gearing up for their own demonstration in Washington, D.C., fueled by recent restrictions imposed by the Trump administration. This grassroots initiative aims to rally support for science and highlight the importance of empirical evidence in policy-making. Origins of the March Dr. Emily Carter, a researcher in environmental health, shared that…
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My Children Cried It Out, and Now They’re Amazing Sleepers—No Regrets Here!
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What It Means to Be a Parent of a Black Child in 2016: A Physician’s Perspective
low cost IUI In 2016, the experience of raising a Black child is fraught with unique challenges that no parent should have to face. For instance, Dr. Angela Richards, a pediatrician living in a suburban neighborhood near Atlanta, Georgia, shares her insights on the realities her family encounters daily. Alongside her husband, Marcus, they are…
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A Contemporary Partner’s Take on the 1963 Fascinating Womanhood’s Guidelines
low cost IUI Fascinating Womanhood, penned by Helen Andelin in 1963, draws from earlier booklets from the 1920s and ’30s. Since its debut, the book has sold over two million copies. Depending on your perspective on feminism, Fascinating Womanhood can either represent the ideal role of women within the family or act as a catalyst…
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Understanding Men’s Perspectives on Birth Control
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Reflections from Parents of Children With Special Needs: You’re Not Alone
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Runner Welcomes Stray Dog Who Accompanied Him on 77-Mile Marathon Adventure
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Couple from “Love at First Encounter” Shares Heartbreaking News of Miscarriage
low cost IUI A couple from the reality show “Love at First Encounter” has shared the devastating news of their miscarriage in a heartfelt Instagram post. Just last week, the couple, Mark and Sarah, announced their pregnancy, expressing joy at the upcoming arrival of their first child, a baby boy due this December. In an…
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Striking the Right Balance: Navigating Authority and Flexibility in Parenting
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