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A Heartfelt Reflection from a Young Girl on Loss
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7 Comments Every Mom Dreads When Her Child is Melting Down in the Grocery Store
Get Pregnant FastLet’s be real: grocery shopping with a fussy little one is a nightmare. It’s like trying to navigate a minefield while juggling eggs. Food shopping falls under the annoying category of “basic necessities,” so even though I’d love…
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Glamorous Images Offer Little in Terms of Breastfeeding Normalization
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10 Completely Absurd Disputes I’ve Had With My 5-Year-Old
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Let’s Rethink the Term ‘Job’ When It Comes to Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastWhat do women do? A significant number of women are mothers. Indeed, motherhood is often hailed as one of the most crucial roles in the world. Yet, women also excel in various other vital professions. In truth, women…
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If Kindergarten Were Less Like First Grade, We Might Not Need to Delay Enrollment
Get Pregnant FastA recent study has revealed that postponing kindergarten until children reach the age of seven can lead to significant advantages. The research indicates that this delay enhances students’ ability to self-regulate their attention and hyperactivity levels when they…
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For the Sake of Sanity…Let’s Talk About Balloons
Get Pregnant FastBefore I embraced motherhood, balloons were a source of pure joy for me. They were vibrant, floating bursts of color that seemed to dance in the air. But then I became a parent, and suddenly, balloons transformed into…
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Nurturing Adventurous Spirits: The Importance of Unstructured Play
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- Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
- If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
- We’re With Her: Love Triumphs Over Hate
- Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
- It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
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Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
home insemination syringeMenuLifestyleBattling Breast Cancer for Future Generationsby Lila Thompson Oct. 22, 2016As 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 in recognition of National Breast…
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If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
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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…
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It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
home insemination syringe As a parent, I’ve found myself becoming increasingly irrelevant. Seriously—somehow, my kids have grown up and don’t seem to need me as much anymore. This realization hit me hard last week when my youngest finally got his driver’s license. What a relief! I thought while sitting in the DMV, counting down the…
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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…
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Things You Give Up When Your Kids Outnumber You
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Morning Mom vs. Afternoon Mom
home insemination syringe Updated: April 19, 2023 Originally Published: April 19, 2023 We all know that parenting can be exhausting. Have you ever noticed how different you feel by the afternoon? It’s like I wake up full of energy and great intentions, but by the time the clock strikes 2 p.m., I’m barely keeping it…
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10 Easy Ways to Foster a Love of Nature in Your Kids
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Pool Safety Tips for Kids: Insights from a Lifeguard
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