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Bouncy Bands Capture Attention After Teacher Sees Benefits in Classrooms
Get Pregnant FastKids are full of energy, and any parent or teacher will attest to that. When an innovative solution emerges to help students channel that energy while remaining focused in class, it’s worth celebrating. Recently, a teacher in Arkansas…
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Gen-X Book Enthusiasts of the World, Unite!
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The Unwritten Code Among Friends Before Turning 21
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Episode 4 of “The Slap”: Foolish Are the Peacemakers
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Let’s Stop Portraying Dads as Clueless
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8 Essential Lessons I Want My Daughter to Learn
Get Pregnant FastAs I sat with my daughter, enjoying a delightful afternoon of pedicures and chatting about her upcoming kindergarten adventure, I couldn’t help but eavesdrop on another mother-daughter duo nearby. They were animatedly discussing the girl’s first year of…
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I Wasn’t the Best Parent
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Celebrating Milestones: Unique Cards for Preemie Parents
Get Pregnant FastIn the world of parenting, every moment counts, especially for those with premature babies. When Sarah Thompson’s son, Oliver, arrived a shocking eight weeks ahead of schedule, she understood the whirlwind of emotions that comes with such an…
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Four Timeless Lessons from Judy Blume’s Books for Today’s Kids
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- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- 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
- My Misguided Notions of Motherhood: A Recipe for Burnout
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
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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
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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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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…