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11 Reasons Why Sex in Your 40s Can Be the Most Fulfilling Experience
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We Don’t Need That Nonsense: 5 Essentials Every Parent Truly Requires
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Will In-State Tuition Be Available for Our Children?
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10 Insights Gained From a Breast Cancer Journey
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I Just Don’t Understand the Hype Around Fancy Nurseries, Yet I Can’t Help But Feel Envious for Not Having One
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The Issue with the Overprotective Dad Trope
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When Playdates Take an Unexpected Turn
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Dear Partner,
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Enough with the “Having It All” Narrative
Get Pregnant FastLet’s talk about the notion of “having it all.” Phrases like “lean in,” “work-life balance,” and “integrated life” have been thrown at us as if they hold the keys to empowerment and stress relief. But honestly, they’re misleading.…
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- 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
- We’re With Her: Love Triumphs Over Hate
- Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
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Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
home insemination syringeMenuLifestyleBattling Breast Cancer for Future Generationsby Lila Thompson Oct. 22, 2016As 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 in recognition of National Breast…
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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
home insemination syringe According 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…
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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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American Academy of Pediatrics Revises ‘No Screens Under 2’ Policy
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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…