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Why I Decided to Lighten Up as a Parent
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An Open Letter to Stay-at-Home Moms from Your Working Mom Friend
Get Pregnant FastDear Stay-at-Home Mom,Hello! I’m a working mom, and I believe that, despite our different daily realities, we share more similarities than differences. Yet, when I browse the internet, it often feels like a contest over who’s more overwhelmed…
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Don’t Feel Sorry for Me Because I’m Childless
Get Pregnant FastI’ll be the first to admit that my maternal instincts seem to have some wiring issues. I was never one of those girls who dreamt of becoming a mother, and even now, that dream remains unfulfilled. Over the…
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10 Engaging Activities for Families in London
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Not Sorry: 25 Things We Should Stop Apologizing For
Get Pregnant FastThere’s a certain weight to the phrase “I’m sorry.” It can express genuine regret or serve as a polite placeholder in conversation. But more often than not, we find ourselves apologizing when we really shouldn’t. Women, in particular,…
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Moms, Unicorn Hair Is the Ultimate Expression of Your Inner Chaos
Get Pregnant FastHey there, fellow moms! It’s time to embrace the wild side of parenting with a splash of unicorn hair. This trend isn’t just for your little ones or the trendy millennials you might envy; it’s your turn to…
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The Peanut Butter and Jelly Analogy: When Parenting Takes an Unexpected Turn
Get Pregnant FastFor me, the journey of parenthood has always felt intertwined with partnership, akin to the harmonious pairing of peanut butter and jelly. Growing up, I was surrounded by families in loving marriages, and that was the relationship model…
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Can Kindergarteners Learn to Code?
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It’s Easy to Overlook the Importance of a Child
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- Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
- 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
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Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
home insemination syringeAccording 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 X…
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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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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
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Pool Safety Tips for Kids: Insights from a Lifeguard
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It’s Totally Fine to Text and Multitask While Nursing
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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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