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Can Vaginal Seeding Help Babies Born via C-Section?
Get Pregnant FastYou may have heard some buzz about the benefits of exposing babies delivered by C-section to vaginal bacteria, a practice known as vaginal seeding. While some parents are considering this approach, leading health experts generally advise against it.What…
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My Autistic Son’s Halloween Experience
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Understanding the Importance of Emotional Connection in Parenting
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I Appear to Be a Young Mother, and It’s Not as Wonderful as It Seems
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Attention Moms of Picky Eaters: Mac & Cheese May Be on Its Way to a McDonald’s Near You!
Get Pregnant FastAre you exhausted from cooking and your kids are begging for comfort food? If your little ones are staunch fans of mac and cheese, then it’s time to head to McDonald’s! The fast-food chain is currently testing mac…
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Wife Shares Her Husband’s Sleep-Talking Shenanigans via Text, and It’s Hilarious!
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The Ongoing Debate Over Babysitting Rates
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Parenting Insights Inspired by Johnny Cash
Get Pregnant FastOne of the most memorable songs I know tells the story of a young boy whose life is shaped by a tough upbringing, largely due to “the meanest thing” his father did before leaving him and his mother…
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Tim Gunn: ‘Designers Ignore the Needs of American Women’
Get Pregnant FastIn a candid critique of the fashion industry, Tim Gunn, known for his role on Project Runway, addresses a glaring issue: designers are neglecting the clothing needs of American women, particularly those who wear sizes above a 10.…
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Dear Fellow Breastfeeding Mother Who Seems to Misunderstand the Cause
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- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
- The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
- Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
- If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
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How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
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The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
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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
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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
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It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
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Yes, There Are Excellent Bras for Larger Busts
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