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8 Messy Predicaments My Kids Create
home insemination syringeUpdated: June 10, 2021Originally Published: May 2, 2016As a child, I never cherished Sundays. Rather than enjoying a leisurely morning, I was up at dawn armed with furniture polish, tackling an enormous wooden dining table that could seat…
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A New Children’s Book Simplifies Explaining Marriage Equality to Kids
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10 Common Misconceptions About Working Moms
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10 Instances Where You May Have Cited Your Kids as Justification
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6 Sneaky Things I Do When My Kids Aren’t Looking
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I Successfully Advocated for Pregnancy Loss Leave After Experiencing a Miscarriage
Get Pregnant FastWhen I had a miscarriage at just five weeks, I was utterly heartbroken. I realized that I needed time off to heal, and I firmly believed that others who faced similar losses would benefit from this too. A…
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Navigating the Challenges of Depression in Relationships
home insemination syringeNavigating the challenges of depression can significantly impact personal relationships, as partners often struggle to find the right ways to offer support. A heartfelt gesture by one husband serves as a poignant reminder of commitment, even during difficult…
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Recent Incident Highlights Challenges for Parents Traveling with Young Children
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- Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
- It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
- When You’ve Reached Your Limit
- Things You Give Up When Your Kids Outnumber You
- Morning Mom vs. Afternoon Mom
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Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
home insemination syringeAccording to research featured in Psychology Today, it turns out that children inherit their intelligence primarily from their mothers. In fact, studies suggest that as much as 77% of intelligence can be traced back to mom! (Ouch, sorry dads!) The research indicates that the genes linked to intelligence are found on the X…
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It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
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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…
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Things You Give Up When Your Kids Outnumber You
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Morning Mom vs. Afternoon Mom
home insemination syringe Updated: April 19, 2023 Originally Published: April 19, 2023 We all know that parenting can be exhausting. Have you ever noticed how different you feel by the afternoon? It’s like I wake up full of energy and great intentions, but by the time the clock strikes 2 p.m., I’m barely keeping it…
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10 Easy Ways to Foster a Love of Nature in Your Kids
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Pool Safety Tips for Kids: Insights from a Lifeguard
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It’s Totally Fine to Text and Multitask While Nursing
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14 Things I No Longer Care About as I Age
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Navigating the Journey of Choosing an Egg Donor
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