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Mira Sorvino: Balancing Career and Family Life
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12 Realities of Being a Mom to All Boys
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The Hidden Dangers of Blind Cords: What Parents Need to Know
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This Toddler’s Battle with Her Skinny Jeans Reflects Our Struggles
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Why Snow Days Can Be a Parenting Nightmare: Insights from the Witty Parents of Twitter
Get Pregnant FastSnow days seem like a dream come true for kids, but let’s be real—parents know they can quickly turn into a chaotic nightmare. Sure, you’ll see posts from those few optimistic parents on social media gushing about the…
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3 Valuable Life Lessons I Gained from Overcoming Stage 4 Cancer
Get Pregnant FastIt was a bright Monday morning in April 2003 when my life took an unexpected turn. I was in the office of my construction company with my 10-week-old son, while my two daughters were at kindergarten. A call…
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How to Enjoy Date Night on a Budget
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it: we’ve all been there. My beauty routine is basically a collection of sample products that are probably past their prime. Most of my makeup comes from my aunt, who splurges at department store counters just…
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Navigating the Last ‘First’ After a Year of Mourning My Father
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Please Don’t Envy My Tidy Home
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- Mom Hilariously Captures the Chaos of Summer Days with Kids
- Budget Proposal Cuts $9 Billion from Public Education, Diverts Funds to Private Schools
- Dear President Thompson,
- March for Science: A Grassroots Initiative in Washington, D.C.
- My Children Cried It Out, and Now They’re Amazing Sleepers—No Regrets Here!
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Mom Hilariously Captures the Chaos of Summer Days with Kids
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Budget Proposal Cuts $9 Billion from Public Education, Diverts Funds to Private Schools
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Dear President Thompson,
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March for Science: A Grassroots Initiative in Washington, D.C.
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My Children Cried It Out, and Now They’re Amazing Sleepers—No Regrets Here!
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What It Means to Be a Parent of a Black Child in 2016: A Physician’s Perspective
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A Contemporary Partner’s Take on the 1963 Fascinating Womanhood’s Guidelines
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Survey Claims 30s is ‘Too Old’ to Hit the Clubs, But Moms Respond: ‘Honestly, I’m Just Too Tired’
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Understanding Men’s Perspectives on Birth Control
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Reflections from Parents of Children With Special Needs: You’re Not Alone
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