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7 Insights Your SAT Tutor Hopes You Understand
The Environment Matters: If I step into your home and notice multiple televisions but a lack of books, it’s a strong indicator that your child may face challenges on the SAT. Having spent six years tutoring various subjects in New…
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After Facing Online Harassment from Fellow Moms, Blogger Discovers ‘It’s the Parents Who Are the Issue’
home insemination syringeAussie blogger Clara Smith recently shared her thoughts on a topic that resonates with many parents: the disconnect in sexual desire within relationships. In her blog post about those “quickies” that often occur when life gets busy, she…
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Why Are Unique Baby Names So Popular Today?
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These Heartwarming Encounters Show That If You Resemble Santa, You’d Better Be Ready to Embrace the Role
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Teachers Step Down After Inappropriate Chats Expose Insults About Students and Families
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He Still Calls Me Mommy
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5 Contradictions of Living with Mental Illness
Get Pregnant FastHey friends, let’s chat about a topic that many of us can relate to: living with mental illness. It’s a journey filled with ups and downs, and—let’s be honest—plenty of contradictions. I’ve been navigating this wild ride for…
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Learning From My Parents’ Mistakes in Parenting
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5 Overlooked Soundtracks from the ’90s You Should Revisit
Get Pregnant FastIn the ’90s, it felt like everything came with its own soundtrack—even things that didn’t really need one (Oz, anyone?). Sure, we all have fond memories of the iconic soundtracks like Pulp Fiction, The Bodyguard, Clueless, and Romeo…
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If My Partner Were the Caregiver, They’d Likely Be Let Go
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- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
- The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
- Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
- If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
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How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
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The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
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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
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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
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It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
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Yes, There Are Excellent Bras for Larger Busts
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