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FDA Cracks Down on Antibacterial Soaps: Turns Out They’re Not All They’re Cracked Up to Be
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Tips for Helping Your Baby Sleep Anywhere
Get Pregnant FastWhether you’re at home, in a hotel, or visiting family, getting your little one to drift off can be a challenge. But with some preparation and the right tricks, you can help your baby sleep soundly no matter…
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Preschool Educator Dismissed After Dragging Child in Hallway
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Top 10 Family-Friendly Activities in Ithaca
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The Moment I Advise New Mothers to Hold On
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We Have More in Common with Our Teenage Daughters Than We Realize
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Mommy Olympics: The Ultimate Parenting Challenge
Freestyle Grocery ShoppingGet Pregnant FastPicture this: you’re pushing a shopping cart loaded with a 50-pound toddler, a loaf of bread, milk, eggs, and a box of Lucky Charms through the supermarket. Your mission? Navigate the aisles without toppling over precarious…
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Inspiring Bride Walks Down the Aisle, Surprising Everyone at Her Wedding
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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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On Body Image: A Lesson in Self-Perception
low cost IUI The other day, I found myself at Old Navy with my daughters, Emma and Lily, as they eagerly tried on a variety of clothes—dresses, shirts, skirts, and pants. Our routine was familiar: grab a bunch of outfits, head to the dressing area, and watch the girls emerge one by one, as if…