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Miss Teen USA Ditches Swimsuit Competition for Athletic Wear: A Mixed Bag of Progress
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Innovative Mom Launches Line of Dolls for Boys, Captivating Everyone’s Attention
Get Pregnant FastIn recent years, we’ve made significant strides towards embracing the idea of boys engaging with dolls, fostering emotional expression in our sons. The outdated notion that boys should suppress their feelings still lingers, and one mother, in particular,…
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10 Eye-Opening Truths About Motherhood I’ve Learned
Get Pregnant FastBefore becoming a mother, I was convinced I had it all figured out. I was that confident friend, sure that I knew the ins and outs of parenting. Spoiler alert: I was wrong. As I navigate through the…
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10 Surprising Realities When Your Partner is Deployed
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Motherhood Is Found in the Little Moments
Get Pregnant FastIt was just another evening in our lively household. After wrapping up work, I gathered my three energetic boys, and we made our way home. Once inside, I was bombarded with their spirited demands, reminiscent of a barista…
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Here Are Some Cat GIFs to Brighten Your Day
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Look Beyond the Surface: Embracing Differences in Our Children
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A Remarkable 5-Year-Old Rides Through Freezing Rain to Save His Father
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How to Spend an Hour Alone in 35 Unique Steps
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Principal Beats 5-Year-Old While Mother Stands By Powerless
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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!
low cost IUI As a physician observing the complexities of parenting, I’ve seen that the “cry-it-out” (CIO) method can be a controversial topic. Parents are often inundated with conflicting advice, and it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the myriad of approaches to raising children. From co-sleeping and breastfeeding to the strictest attachment parenting, the…
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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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Navigating Independence While My Partner Travels for Work
low cost IUI It’s tough when my husband is away. I’m not referring to the brief moments he spends out running errands or at work; I mean those longer trips for business that stretch on for days, weeks, or even months. Am I capable? Absolutely! Am I resilient? Without a doubt! Am I independent? You…
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A Contemporary Partner’s Take on the 1963 Fascinating Womanhood’s Guidelines
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I (Reluctantly) Attended My 20-Year High School Reunion, and You Should Too
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Survey Claims 30s is ‘Too Old’ to Hit the Clubs, But Moms Respond: ‘Honestly, I’m Just Too Tired’
low cost IUI We’ll just enjoy our comfy clothes, thanks! Many of us fondly recall the thrilling nights spent at clubs, getting ready with friends and venturing out around 11 p.m. to queue for entry at the trendiest venues. Once inside, we’d scramble for a spot at the bar, splurging on drinks with quirky names…