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This Woman Who Has No Clue What All Her Makeup Is For Is All of Us
Get Pregnant Fast“I have no idea what I’m doing.” Those infamous beauty tutorial videos on YouTube! You know the ones—stunning women effortlessly applying makeup while smiling, expertly wielding each product like it’s a magic wand. They make it look so…
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Kids Are Capable of More Than We Realize
Get Pregnant FastI wouldn’t label myself as a helicopter parent. It’s not like I intentionally hover over my kids, diving in at the first sign of a fall or a cry. However, when you have two little ones born less…
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Top Montessori Toys of 2025: Enhancing Learning While Minimizing Sensory Overload
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to fostering a love for learning in kids, Montessori toys are a fantastic choice. Designed without screens, these toys utilize natural materials and soothing color palettes to encourage independent exploration and development. Here are some…
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How Depression Influences My Parenting
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Can We Please Just Create a B Team for Kids’ Sports?
Get Pregnant FastLast Saturday, while perched on a folding chair at my 6-year-old son’s softball game, I found myself pondering the trajectory of youth sports. In our town, like many others, the competition is only intensifying as kids grow older.…
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Why the Kitchen Table is Mine, and Only Mine
Get Pregnant FastDear little one,At just 8 years old, you may not fully grasp the weight of your words—especially those biting remarks you made recently after I warned you about scraping your fork across the beloved surface of my kitchen…
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Summery S’more Bars
Menu LifestyleS’more Bars by Rachel Thompsonhome insemination syringeAs the warm days of summer approach, certain flavors evoke the season: watermelon, hot dogs, potato salad, and an array of picnic delights. Yet, nothing embodies summer quite like s’mores. The very word…
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Woman, Interrupted: The Challenges of Parenting
Get Pregnant FastAs I navigate this phase of parenthood, I find it increasingly difficult to hold an adult conversation within the confines of my own home without being interrupted by a little one who believes their musings are far more…
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40 Isn’t Just ‘Someday’ — It’s Here Now
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: July 31, 2016 Originally Published: June 18, 2015I’ve been bracing myself for this moment for as long as I can remember. The age of 40 has been like a lighthouse on the horizon, beckoning me closer, challenging…
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School Retains Yoga Practice, but Bans ‘Namaste’ from Class
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- What My Toddler Taught Me About Embracing Imperfection
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Morning Mom vs. Afternoon Mom
home insemination syringeUpdated: April 19, 2023Originally Published: April 19, 2023We 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 together. I strive…
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Navigating the Journey of Choosing an Egg Donor
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Reflections from a Proud Dad: A Heartfelt Moment on His Daughter’s Graduation
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The Challenging Reality of Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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What My Toddler Taught Me About Embracing Imperfection
home insemination syringe One afternoon, my spirited 2-year-old, Mia, dashed through the house as her dad chased her, giggling, “No, Daddy, don’t catch me!” In a split second, she collided headfirst into the kitchen island, and the loud thud made my heart drop. I rushed over, grabbing her face as she cried, bracing myself for…
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Humor in Customer Service: The Case of Alex Thompson
home insemination syringe In a recent event that captured social media’s attention, a man named Alex Thompson humorously posed as a well-known retail chain on Facebook to engage with disgruntled customers. This occurred after the store announced a shift away from gender-specific signage, particularly in the toy department, which sparked outrage among certain patrons who…
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Anxiety Is Stealing My Son’s Joyful Childhood
home insemination syringe “Mom! Dad’s here!” my son shouted, panic evident in his tone. Alex is 11 and still experiences anxiety when he heads to his father’s for the weekend. I quickly gathered his belongings, wrapping him in a tight embrace and kissing his freckled forehead. “You know I’ll call first thing tomorrow morning, right?…
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The Great Pants Debate: A Comedic Take on Clothing Discomfort
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Video Captures Teacher Yelling at First Graders Over Math Mistake
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This Hilarious Clip of Jake Thompson Assembling an Ikea Crib Is Relatable for All of Us
home insemination syringe When it comes to the challenges of parenthood, a recent video featuring actor Jake Thompson hilariously struggling to assemble an Ikea crib is a reminder that even the most glamorous among us are not exempt from the trials of new parenthood. The video, shared by a popular lifestyle magazine, captures Thompson grappling…