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What I Would Tell My Younger Self After Experiencing Sexual Abuse
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Navigating Your Parents’ Divorce as an Adult
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Mom’s Texts to Daughter Go Viral, Proving the Family Pet is the Favorite Child
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Realistic Morning Routines of Women Captured in Hilarious Commercial
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I’m the Mom Who Couldn’t Let Go of Baby Stuff, Long After My Babies Grew Up
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Mommy and Me Yoga? How About Mommy and Me Toilet Time!
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The Stages Every Parent Endures
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Dear Children,
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Brutal Realities of Motherhood: Debunking the Myths
Get Pregnant FastWhat were you told about motherhood before you joined this wild ride? That the love you’d experience for your children would surpass anything you’ve ever known? That you’d willingly sacrifice yourself for your kids without a second thought?…
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9 Reasons We Should Show Compassion to Retail Workers During the Holiday Season
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- Budget Proposal Cuts $9 Billion from Public Education, Diverts Funds to Private Schools
- March for Science: A Grassroots Initiative in Washington, D.C.
- My Children Cried It Out, and Now They’re Amazing Sleepers—No Regrets Here!
- What It Means to Be a Parent of a Black Child in 2016: A Physician’s Perspective
- A Contemporary Partner’s Take on the 1963 Fascinating Womanhood’s Guidelines
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Budget Proposal Cuts $9 Billion from Public Education, Diverts Funds to Private Schools
low cost IUIIn a recent budget proposal, President George Stevenson unveiled a plan that significantly reduces funding for public education by $9 billion, translating to a 13 percent cut. This controversial move reallocates funds towards private education, raising concerns about the future of public schooling in America. Critics argue that this initiative could be characterized…
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March for Science: A Grassroots Initiative in Washington, D.C.
low cost IUI Scientists are gearing up for their own demonstration in Washington, D.C., fueled by recent restrictions imposed by the Trump administration. This grassroots initiative aims to rally support for science and highlight the importance of empirical evidence in policy-making. Origins of the March Dr. Emily Carter, a researcher in environmental health, shared that…
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My Children Cried It Out, and Now They’re Amazing Sleepers—No Regrets Here!
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What It Means to Be a Parent of a Black Child in 2016: A Physician’s Perspective
low cost IUI In 2016, the experience of raising a Black child is fraught with unique challenges that no parent should have to face. For instance, Dr. Angela Richards, a pediatrician living in a suburban neighborhood near Atlanta, Georgia, shares her insights on the realities her family encounters daily. Alongside her husband, Marcus, they are…
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A Contemporary Partner’s Take on the 1963 Fascinating Womanhood’s Guidelines
low cost IUI Fascinating Womanhood, penned by Helen Andelin in 1963, draws from earlier booklets from the 1920s and ’30s. Since its debut, the book has sold over two million copies. Depending on your perspective on feminism, Fascinating Womanhood can either represent the ideal role of women within the family or act as a catalyst…
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Understanding Men’s Perspectives on Birth Control
low cost IUI Recent studies have revealed that a significant portion of men, 52%, believe that birth control does not benefit them. This response has sparked considerable debate on social media, particularly on Twitter, where users reacted with surprise. In a society where the burden of child-rearing is often placed on women, it seems counterintuitive…
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Reflections from Parents of Children With Special Needs: You’re Not Alone
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Runner Welcomes Stray Dog Who Accompanied Him on 77-Mile Marathon Adventure
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Couple from “Love at First Encounter” Shares Heartbreaking News of Miscarriage
low cost IUI A couple from the reality show “Love at First Encounter” has shared the devastating news of their miscarriage in a heartfelt Instagram post. Just last week, the couple, Mark and Sarah, announced their pregnancy, expressing joy at the upcoming arrival of their first child, a baby boy due this December. In an…
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Striking the Right Balance: Navigating Authority and Flexibility in Parenting
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