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The Journey to Motherhood: Understanding the Transition from New Mom to Experienced Parent
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Don’t Worry, Mom
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The Chaos of Driving with Melodramatic Kids
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10 Innovative Approaches to Rethinking Marriage
Get Pregnant FastMarriage is evolving. Statistics show that between 1970 and 2012, the number of households led by married couples with children dropped significantly. Single motherhood is becoming increasingly common, and millennials are either delaying or skipping marriage altogether. This…
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7 Essential Strategies for Traveling with Young Children
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Regretting Motherhood: My Love for My Child Doesn’t Change My Feelings of Regret
Get Pregnant FastWhat does it feel like to have regrets about becoming a parent? This is my personal journey, and it’s worth sharing.I meticulously planned my pregnancy, convinced I wanted a child so much that I married the first man…
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Our Kids Don’t Need Pedal Desks, They Need Recess
Get Pregnant FastIn a Kentucky elementary school, a teacher recently received a $12,000 grant to install “pedal desks” in her classroom, allowing students to pedal while they work. According to Ms. Emily Johnson, the kindergarten teacher, these desks help keep…
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What I Wish I’d Learned in High School
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The Challenges of Choosing a Baby Name
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- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- 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
- My Misguided Notions of Motherhood: A Recipe for Burnout
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
home insemination syringeHey there! Yes, I’m addressing you — the lone individual at this children’s sports event who’s out there berating the referees and players, flailing your arms, and exhaling in frustration, essentially behaving like a petulant child. It’s time for you to take a step back. In fact, take multiple seats. Maybe even grab…
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The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
home insemination syringe In a bold move, The Weather Channel took to its platform to criticize President Trump’s announcement regarding the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. This historic accord was designed to combat the severe impacts of global warming, marking a significant global effort to address climate change. Despite persistent claims from some…
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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
home insemination syringe By: Jamie Thompson Once upon a time, I believed that being a “good mom” meant never running out of those little dishwasher pods, laundry detergent, toilet paper, or diapers. My home was supposed to be perpetually ready for guests, with homemade snacks appearing like magic every day. I thought it was my…
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We’re With Her: Love Triumphs Over Hate
home insemination syringe “We’re with you, and you’re with us. We are bigger than bigotry, louder for love.” Fifteen words, sent out on Twitter to the account of a political figure at 9:00 AM, accompanied by a picture of my partner, our son Leo, and me on the day we finalized our adoption. It was…
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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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When You’ve Reached Your Limit
home insemination syringe Menu Parenting When You’ve Reached Your Limit by Caroline Miller Updated: July 2, 2020 Originally Published: Aug. 25, 2016 My mother once walked out on us — raising her hands in frustration, turning her back, and leaving. We never blamed her; after all, we had pushed her to the edge. She returned…