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Yes, I Consume Alcohol in the Presence of My Children, Thank You Very Much
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Jennifer Smith: ‘Just to Clarify, I Am Not Expecting. What I Am Is Tired of the Nonsense’
Get Pregnant FastIn a candid post, Jennifer Smith addresses the relentless tabloid speculation that has surrounded her for years. After two decades in the spotlight, the media has fixated on her relationships and, more specifically, her potential motherhood. Questions like…
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Daycare Scandal: Child Punished with Hot Sauce
Get Pregnant FastIn a shocking incident that has left parents outraged, a daycare in Arkansas has admitted to punishing a four-year-old boy by forcing him to consume hot sauce. For many children, daycare is a place of joy and learning,…
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Understanding the Tiger Parent Phenomenon: A Cultural Perspective on Parenting
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Let’s Face It: High Heels Are Painful, Yet We Still Wear Them
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Avoiding Negative Self-Talk for the Sake of Our Children
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What’s Considered “Normal”?
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Nurse Braves Blizzard to Reach Patients
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How Binge-Watching ‘Gilmore Girls’ Enhanced My Parenting Skills
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Why I Don’t Regret Using Antidepressants During My Pregnancy
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The Challenging Reality of Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Humor in Customer Service: The Case of Alex Thompson
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Anxiety Is Stealing My Son’s Joyful Childhood
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The Great Pants Debate: A Comedic Take on Clothing Discomfort
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This Hilarious Clip of Jake Thompson Assembling an Ikea Crib Is Relatable for All of Us
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Educating My Daughters on Pen Pals in a Social Media World
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BREAKING NEWS: A WOMAN GIVES BIRTH AND ROCKS A BIKINI!
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Never Stay in a Snowbound Vehicle While Someone Clears You Out
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Essential Lessons I Overlooked Before My Daughter’s College Journey
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I Finally Understand You, Mom
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