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The Parenting Expectation Double Standard is Frustrating
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The Timeless Commitment of Engagement Ring Tattoos
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No, I Don’t Want to Hear About Your Juice Cleanse
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When Mothers Think They Know Best, It Can Be the Most Challenging Experience
home insemination syringeUpdated: Sep. 23, 2016Originally Published: July 5, 2014During pregnancy or as a new mother, you may find yourself bombarded with an array of unsolicited advice. You’ll hear things like “cherish every moment” or “rest when the baby sleeps.”…
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Don’t Judge Me for What’s Packed in My Son’s Lunch Box
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Globetrotter Starts Adorable Instagram Account to Reassure His Mom He’s Safe
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Patton Oswalt: “I’ll Never Be Whole Again”
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What If I Don’t Return?
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Every New Mom Deserves a Postpartum Retreat
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Reevaluating Failure Through the Lens of Hannah Miller
Parentinghome insemination syringeI recently delved into Hannah Miller’s book, Embrace the Journey, and it prompted a reflection on what personal failure truly means. Contrary to being a failure, Embrace the Journey is insightful, motivating, and humorous, reinforcing my admiration for…
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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
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The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
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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
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We’re With Her: Love Triumphs Over Hate
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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…