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The First of Many Essential Lessons for My Son
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Navigating the Journey of a Postpartum Working Mom
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The Hilarious Truth About Parenting: Why Kids Can Be Absolutely Gross
Get Pregnant FastBeing a parent is an experience like no other, especially when it comes to the astonishing level of grossness that accompanies raising children. It’s baffling how something so cute can also be so revolting. From boogers adorning various…
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When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: It’s Natural to Grieve — Here’s How to Heal
Get Pregnant FastExperiencing disappointment when your delivery doesn’t unfold as you envisioned is completely normal. It’s essential to acknowledge your feelings, even if they linger.I didn’t enter pregnancy with a specific birth plan; my primary desire was to leave the…
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11 Heart-Wrenching Children’s Books and Films That Will Bring You to Tears
home insemination syringeIn light of the upcoming holiday weekend, if your plans involve some heartfelt sobbing, here’s a curated list of children’s literature and films that are bound to unleash your emotions. Prepare your tissues—you’ve been warned.Movies Bambi This classic…
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Recognizing When It’s Time to Release a Friendship
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6 Challenges Faced by Highly Sensitive Moms
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Wound Up Parent Syndrome (WUPS)
What is Wound Up Parent Syndrome (WUPS)?home insemination syringeWound Up Parent Syndrome (WUPS) is a condition where a parent becomes so overwhelmed by their children that they feel an urge to scream, escape, communicate in gibberish, or even consider sending…
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Understanding the Duration of Pregnancy: Weeks, Months, and Trimesters
Get Pregnant FastHey there! If you’re eagerly anticipating your due date, you might be wondering just how long pregnancy really lasts. Let’s break it down together.Pregnancy typically spans 40 weeks, which is equivalent to about 9 months. However, by the…
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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
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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4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
low cost IUI When I first received my gestational diabetes diagnosis, I was a bundle of nerves. I sobbed to my husband and family, convinced I was to blame for this predicament. I panicked over the thought of needles, hefty babies, and a restricted diet. Fast forward to my second pregnancy, and I was much…
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How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
low cost IUI As my children have grown and we’ve finally bid farewell to those endless Caillou reruns, my husband and I are thrilled to introduce our two tweens to the wonderfully nostalgic world of ‘80s movies—the greatest cinematic era, if I do say so myself! Watching these films takes me back to a time…
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A Tidy Home (or Not!)
low cost IUI We like to think of our home as “rich in love, but light on cash.” Back when we were flush with both affection and funds, we had a little help keeping the place tidy. Fast forward to today, and the responsibility for house cleaning falls squarely on our shoulders. The result? Well,…
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The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
home insemination syringe In a bold move, The Weather Channel took to its platform to criticize President Trump’s announcement regarding the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. This historic accord was designed to combat the severe impacts of global warming, marking a significant global effort to address climate change. Despite persistent claims from some…
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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
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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…