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14 Of The Most Frustrating Mom-Shaming Comments Ever
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Adele Shares Exhausted, Make-Up Free Apology for Show Cancellation
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What Common Threads Bind Moms Who Have Yet to Meet? Everything.
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Reflections on My 39th Birthday
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When Intimacy Took a Backseat, My Partner Remained by My Side
Get Pregnant FastI had it all mapped out. I was ready to discuss how a healthy sex life could enhance your marriage. I planned to share all the reasons why I eagerly embraced intimacy, as the more my partner and…
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Mark Thompson and Emily Carter Joyfully Announce the Arrival of Their Daughter, Vow to Donate 99% of Their Company Shares to Charity
Get Pregnant FastIn an uplifting update shared on social media, Mark Thompson and his wife Emily Carter have celebrated the birth of their beautiful baby girl. But the excitement doesn’t stop there—Thompson has committed to donating 99% of their stock…
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Sorry Kid, the Front Seat is Off Limits
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The Illusion of Protection: A Parenting Reflection
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The Motherhood Truce: A Call for Unity Among Moms
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- Budget Proposal Cuts $9 Billion from Public Education, Diverts Funds to Private Schools
- March for Science: A Grassroots Initiative in Washington, D.C.
- My Children Cried It Out, and Now They’re Amazing Sleepers—No Regrets Here!
- What It Means to Be a Parent of a Black Child in 2016: A Physician’s Perspective
- A Contemporary Partner’s Take on the 1963 Fascinating Womanhood’s Guidelines
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Budget Proposal Cuts $9 Billion from Public Education, Diverts Funds to Private Schools
low cost IUIIn a recent budget proposal, President George Stevenson unveiled a plan that significantly reduces funding for public education by $9 billion, translating to a 13 percent cut. This controversial move reallocates funds towards private education, raising concerns about the future of public schooling in America. Critics argue that this initiative could be characterized…
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March for Science: A Grassroots Initiative in Washington, D.C.
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My Children Cried It Out, and Now They’re Amazing Sleepers—No Regrets Here!
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What It Means to Be a Parent of a Black Child in 2016: A Physician’s Perspective
low cost IUI In 2016, the experience of raising a Black child is fraught with unique challenges that no parent should have to face. For instance, Dr. Angela Richards, a pediatrician living in a suburban neighborhood near Atlanta, Georgia, shares her insights on the realities her family encounters daily. Alongside her husband, Marcus, they are…
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A Contemporary Partner’s Take on the 1963 Fascinating Womanhood’s Guidelines
low cost IUI Fascinating Womanhood, penned by Helen Andelin in 1963, draws from earlier booklets from the 1920s and ’30s. Since its debut, the book has sold over two million copies. Depending on your perspective on feminism, Fascinating Womanhood can either represent the ideal role of women within the family or act as a catalyst…
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Understanding Men’s Perspectives on Birth Control
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Reflections from Parents of Children With Special Needs: You’re Not Alone
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Runner Welcomes Stray Dog Who Accompanied Him on 77-Mile Marathon Adventure
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Couple from “Love at First Encounter” Shares Heartbreaking News of Miscarriage
low cost IUI A couple from the reality show “Love at First Encounter” has shared the devastating news of their miscarriage in a heartfelt Instagram post. Just last week, the couple, Mark and Sarah, announced their pregnancy, expressing joy at the upcoming arrival of their first child, a baby boy due this December. In an…
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Striking the Right Balance: Navigating Authority and Flexibility in Parenting
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