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10 Moments with Teens That Will Leave Parents in Disbelief
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Essential Lessons for Our Children
Get Pregnant FastParenting often feels like a relentless cycle of daily tasks: preparing meals, tidying up messes, and urging our little ones to dress themselves, eat their veggies, and go to sleep. Sometimes it seems like I’m reliving the same…
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Pickup Reading Recommendations: Engaging Reads for the Dismissal Wait
Thought-Provoking Questions As a caregiver, should I disclose my sexual orientation to potential families? Is posting a negative review of your landlord on social media worth the risk of a $10,000 fine? In a surprising move, a major ride-sharing company’s…
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People Are Sharing Adorable Photos of Babies with Peachy Bottoms
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19 Essential Techniques for Preparing Summer Produce
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Not All Pregnancies Are Created Equal
Get Pregnant FastPregnancy can be an incredibly unique experience, and I can say that from personal experience. My first pregnancy was the kind that others often envy. I was one of those rare women who didn’t endure morning sickness. I…
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7 Surprising Insights About Pool Poop from the CDC’s Swimming App
Get Pregnant FastJust when you thought swimming was all about fun in the sun, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) delivered some unsettling news: a nasty parasite called cryptosporidium (or “crypto” for short) is making waves in pools…
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The Launch of Motherhood Comes Naturally
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- 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
- 10 Easy Ways to Foster a Love of Nature in Your Kids
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It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
home insemination syringeAs a parent, I’ve found myself becoming increasingly irrelevant. Seriously—somehow, my kids have grown up and don’t seem to need me as much anymore.This realization hit me hard last week when my youngest finally got his driver’s license. What a relief! I thought while sitting in the DMV, counting down the minutes until…
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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
home insemination syringe I have to admit, I’m not the most outdoorsy person. Camping? No thanks! Hiking? Only if it’s short and there’s a restroom nearby. Despite this, I hold a deep appreciation for the natural world. There’s something magical about watching a sunset or observing a caterpillar traverse a stick that brings me joy.…
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Pool Safety Tips for Kids: Insights from a Lifeguard
home insemination syringe What can a lifeguard tell you about keeping your kids safe at the pool? I turned to my friend Jake, who has been a lifeguard at a community pool for over five years. Last summer, he experienced a “jump” — the term lifeguards use when they have to save someone from drowning.…
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It’s Totally Fine to Text and Multitask While Nursing
home insemination syringe A few months ago, breastfeeding moms faced criticism for being on their phones too much while nursing—coining the cringe-worthy term “brexting.” The critics argue that mothers become so distracted by their devices that they miss out on vital bonding moments with their babies. Some even warn that these distractions can lead to…
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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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Reflections from a Proud Dad: A Heartfelt Moment on His Daughter’s Graduation
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