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The Top Debit Cards for Kids: Encouraging Financial Responsibility
Get Pregnant FastAs your child grows, they might be ready to handle their own debit card by around age six. Prepaid debit cards can be excellent tools to teach kids about money management while giving parents oversight.What to Look for…
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5 Things Your Middle Schooler Is Likely Engaging In Right Now
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Understanding Special Needs Adoption: A Journey with Limb Differences
Get Pregnant FastWhen my partner and I first looked into adopting from China, we were informed that the wait could take around six years. It felt like our hopes were dashed before they even took flight. However, our adoption agency…
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25 Indicators You’re a Sleep-Deprived Mother
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To the Isolated Mom Whose Partner Works Excessively
Get Pregnant FastEndless phone calls during dinner, urgent demands for attention late at night, and texts that interrupt every social gathering—it often feels like there’s a third entity in our relationship, and it’s not another partner. It’s my husband’s job.…
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The Struggle for the Boob: Why I’m Going Cold Turkey
Get Pregnant FastIn the world of motherhood, few topics ignite as much debate as breastfeeding. I recall a particularly provocative Time magazine cover that featured a mother nursing her 5-year-old son, boldly asking, “Are You Mom Enough?” At the time,…
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Insights on Sustaining a Successful Relationship Over Two Decades
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How Working for a Narcissist Prepared Me for Parenthood
Get Pregnant FastI still vividly recall the moment I reached my limit. I stepped into that conference room, and there he stood: a miniature tyrant in cargo shorts, glaring at me with piercing eyes full of fury and disdain. After…
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The New Dad’s Handbook to Surviving the Parenting Journey
Get Pregnant FastI like to think of myself as a generally cheerful individual—light-hearted, self-aware, and easygoing. But there’s one small caveat: if I don’t catch enough Zs, I turn into a cranky, irritable, short-fused emotional whirlwind—someone with whom rational discussion…
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Navigating Your Preschooler’s Hitting Behavior
Get Pregnant FastIs your little one displaying aggressive behavior? Rest assured, you’re not alone; physical aggression is quite common in toddlers aged two to three. However, it’s crucial to address this behavior promptly. So, how can you effectively manage it?Addressing…
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- 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
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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
home insemination syringe I have to admit, I’m not the most outdoorsy person. Camping? No thanks! Hiking? Only if it’s short and there’s a restroom nearby. Despite this, I hold a deep appreciation for the natural world. There’s something magical about watching a sunset or observing a caterpillar traverse a stick that brings me joy.…
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Pool Safety Tips for Kids: Insights from a Lifeguard
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