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Dear Kids,
Get Pregnant FastYou all have an endless supply of questions that seem to come at me like a relentless wave. From the simple (how can you love us all equally?) to the profound (what comes after we die?) and even…
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A Heartwarming Video of Premature Twins Holding Hands Captivates Viewers
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“Hey Kids, Can You Please Turn Off The Lights?” Said Every Dad Ever
Get Pregnant FastIt seems like the moment you become a parent, you start to transform into your own father. This change is especially noticeable when you find yourself repeating the same phrases and complaints that used to annoy you as…
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50 Things I’d Prefer to Do Instead of Laundry
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You’re Growing Up So Fast
Get Pregnant FastI saw you just yesterday, yet today, I can’t help but notice how much you’ve changed. Your face has filled out a bit more, you’ve gained some height, and those tiny shoes you used to wear? Well, they’re…
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It Took Me Way Too Long to Break Free from My Toxic Stepfather
Get Pregnant FastGrowing up, my mother and I found ourselves under the oppressive rule of a man who was both her husband and my stepfather. We endured a great deal of verbal and, at times, physical abuse that left us…
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The Financial Subject We Need to Address
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How Will My Children Experience Love Without Handwritten Notes?
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Co-Sleeping: A Journey Through Parenthood
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- Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
- It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
- When You’ve Reached Your Limit
- Things You Give Up When Your Kids Outnumber You
- Morning Mom vs. Afternoon Mom
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Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
home insemination syringeAccording 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 X…
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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
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Pool Safety Tips for Kids: Insights from a Lifeguard
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It’s Totally Fine to Text and Multitask While Nursing
home insemination syringe A few months ago, breastfeeding moms faced criticism for being on their phones too much while nursing—coining the cringe-worthy term “brexting.” The critics argue that mothers become so distracted by their devices that they miss out on vital bonding moments with their babies. Some even warn that these distractions can lead to…
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14 Things I No Longer Care About as I Age
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Navigating the Journey of Choosing an Egg Donor
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