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Is Homework the Real Issue?
Get Pregnant FastBack in the 1980s, when I was in elementary school, homework was a staple of our education. Many of my peers from Generation X share similar memories—spelling exercises, vocabulary drills, or a simple worksheet were part of our…
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Mothers Just Like Us
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Why Do Fathers Receive Recognition for Performing Everyday Tasks?
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Frustrated Mom Pens Open Letter to NFL Star
Get Pregnant FastIn today’s world, public figures wield significant influence, but that doesn’t always equate to being exemplary role models for our children. A perfect example of this is a mother from Tennessee who recently voiced her disappointment after attending…
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7 Parallels Between My Husband’s Fitness Routine and a Teenager’s Habits
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A Tote for Those Tired of the Question “Are They All Yours?”
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Why I Dream of Being Friends with Chloe Adams
Get Pregnant FastIf I had the chance to call her first thing in the morning, that’s exactly what I would say—if only I were Chloe Adams’s best friend. I’d be the one to send over freshly baked croissants and the…
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24 Insights All Urban Moms Understand
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Nostalgia for the Cabbage Patch Kid Phenomenon of the 1980s
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Alcoholics Anonymous and the Deceptions I Believed
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- Things You Give Up When Your Kids Outnumber You
- Morning Mom vs. Afternoon Mom
- 10 Easy Ways to Foster a Love of Nature in Your Kids
- It’s Totally Fine to Text and Multitask While Nursing
- 14 Things I No Longer Care About as I Age
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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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It’s Totally Fine to Text and Multitask While Nursing
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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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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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Ariel Winters Responds to Body-Shamers: ‘Get a Hobby!’
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Umbilical Cord Art: A Unique Crafting Trend
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