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LEGO’s New Focus on Beauty Standards for Young Girls: A Concern for Parents
Get Pregnant FastIn a surprising move, the March-April 2015 edition of the LEGO Club magazine featured beauty advice aimed at young girls. This decision has sparked concern among parents like Lisa Thompson, whose 7-year-old daughter recently flipped through the magazine…
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This Heart-Wrenching Experience Will Change Your RSVP Habits Forever
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Women Supporting Trump: What’s Going On?
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PSA: Discover the Ultimate Kitchen Partner for Your Instant Pot
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What a Layover Revealed About Life
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Dressing Himself: A Parent’s Guide to Independence
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Men of the Household, You Can Cook Too
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Parents, Get Excited! Nickelodeon Might Be Unveiling a ’90s Exclusive Channel
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The Youngest Member of the Family
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10 Essential Baby Registry Items That Won’t Drive You Crazy
Get Pregnant FastCreating a baby registry can feel like an overwhelming task. As I wandered through the aisles of the baby store with a scanner in hand, I was struck by the sheer volume of options available. But what really…
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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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