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New Year, Same Old Struggles: Parents on Twitter Share Their Hilarious Take on 2016
Get Pregnant FastAh, the New Year. A time of reflection and hope—unless, of course, you’re a parent. Once you have kids, the excitement of New Year’s Eve transforms. Gone are the carefree nights of celebrating with friends and indulging in…
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Navigating Parental Challenges with an Almost-Teenager
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10 Essential Tips for Moving with Kids
Get Pregnant FastMoving houses is a monumental task, especially when you have kids in tow. If you’ve ever endured the chaos of relocating while trying to keep your little ones entertained—often with their favorite toys stashed away—you’re not alone. You…
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Why I Stopped Worrying About Inducing Labor
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The Days Feel Endless, But the Years Fly By
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School Swaps Detention for Meditation, Leading to Student Success
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I Wish I Had Worked When My Kids Were Young
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Top Toys to Assist Your Baby in Sitting Up
Get Pregnant FastFinding the right toys to help your little one learn to sit up can make all the difference in their development. Here are some of the best options that you can consider for your baby: Boppy Nursing Pillow…
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The Perils of Complacency in Marriage
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- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- 4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
- How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
- A Tidy Home (or Not!)
- The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
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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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4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
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How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
low cost IUI As my children have grown and we’ve finally bid farewell to those endless Caillou reruns, my husband and I are thrilled to introduce our two tweens to the wonderfully nostalgic world of ‘80s movies—the greatest cinematic era, if I do say so myself! Watching these films takes me back to a time…
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A Tidy Home (or Not!)
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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
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On Body Image: A Lesson in Self-Perception
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