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Research Reveals Perks of the Dad Bod: Women Roll Their Eyes in Unison
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Kids Sharing Bedrooms: A Trend Parents Can Embrace
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Raising Compassionate Kids in a Chaotic World
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You Can Embrace a Joyful Marriage Without Shared Interests
Get Pregnant FastIn the realm of relationships, it’s a common belief that couples must share similar interests to thrive. However, I’m here to tell you that my marriage proves otherwise. My partner, Mark, has been a car enthusiast for as…
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It’s Time to End Corporal Punishment in Schools
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12 Brilliant Ways to Organize Your Car (That Aren’t Suitable for Parents)
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10 Relatable Thoughts Every Woman Has During Her Period
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Never the Same Again
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It’s August: Time to Rethink Those Summer Plans
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- Navigating the Conversation About Legal Marijuana with Your Kids
- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- 4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
- The Best of Intentions: Navigating Parenting Conversations
- How to Gently Rouse a Sleeping Teen (Without Causing a Family Crisis)
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Navigating the Conversation About Legal Marijuana with Your Kids
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
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4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
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The Best of Intentions: Navigating Parenting Conversations
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How to Gently Rouse a Sleeping Teen (Without Causing a Family Crisis)
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How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
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Teaching Our Sons About Respect and Consent
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A Tidy Home (or Not!)
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The Joys of Raising an Autistic Teenager
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The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
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