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The Hilarious Parents of Twitter Discuss the Pumpkin Spice Takeover
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Yes, the Women’s March on Washington is Still Happening
Get Pregnant FastDespite challenges, the Women’s March on Washington is set for January 21, 2017, the day after the inauguration of the new president. Since the election, women across the country have mobilized to protest against the administration’s rhetoric, which…
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A Miscarriage During a Family Trip to a Theme Park
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Finding Love Again: A Modern Journey of Dating After Kids
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Fans Advocate for Elsa to Find Love with a Girlfriend
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Five-Month Progression in Parenting
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Three is the New Two: Navigating the Turbulent Threes
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For Every Parent Who’s Endured a Challenging Morning
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10 Types of Drivers You’ll Encounter on the Road This Holiday Season
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My Kids Have Grown, But Sleepless Nights Still Haunt Me
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- Navigating the Conversation About Legal Marijuana with Your Kids
- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- 4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
- The Best of Intentions: Navigating Parenting Conversations
- How to Gently Rouse a Sleeping Teen (Without Causing a Family Crisis)
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Navigating the Conversation About Legal Marijuana with Your Kids
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
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4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
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The Best of Intentions: Navigating Parenting Conversations
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How to Gently Rouse a Sleeping Teen (Without Causing a Family Crisis)
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How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
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Teaching Our Sons About Respect and Consent
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A Tidy Home (or Not!)
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The Joys of Raising an Autistic Teenager
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The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
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