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I Once Advocated Against Vaccines, But My Perspective Has Shifted
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Postpartum Bleeding (Lochia): Understanding What’s Normal and What Isn’t
Get Pregnant FastAfter welcoming your little one into the world, many new parents may feel relieved to finally be done with pregnancy discomforts. However, the postpartum period comes with its own set of challenges, including vaginal bleeding known as lochia.…
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The Most Controversial Books of 2014
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5 Ways Saturday Mornings Have Transformed for Parents
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Why I Will Always Be Thankful for My Child’s Pediatric Therapist
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It’s Never Too Late to Say Sorry: The Importance of Apologizing to Your Spouse and Kids
Get Pregnant FastIn the heat of the moment, it’s astonishing how minor disagreements can escalate into significant arguments. Just the other day, my partner, Lisa, and I found ourselves in a silly spat over a piece of cake. Lisa had…
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Can Your Pet Sense That You’re Pregnant? 85% of Moms Believe So
Get Pregnant FastIn this article, we explore whether pets can truly sense their owner’s pregnancy. As one new mom, Emily, shared, “I’m five weeks along and I swear my dog, Max, has been extra cuddly ever since I tested positive.…
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Can You Tell the Difference Between a Dog Toy and a Sex Toy? Maybe Not.
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Twin Babies Journey 17 Hours to Delight First-Time Grandma
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A Jacksonville School Conducts Gun Safety Class for Second Graders Without Parental Notification
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- A Call to Hollywood: Respect Our ’80s Nostalgia
- Beverly Cleary: Celebrating a Century of Inspiring Young Readers
- The Existential Aspects of Parenthood
- 7 Experiences from My Childhood That Today’s Kids Won’t Comprehend
- National Coffee Day: A Comprehensive Guide to Coffee Varieties
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A Call to Hollywood: Respect Our ’80s Nostalgia
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Beverly Cleary: Celebrating a Century of Inspiring Young Readers
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The Existential Aspects of Parenthood
Parenting home insemination syringe As the first in my family’s generation to experience pregnancy, I embarked on a steep learning curve from the moment I shared the news. The early weeks were filled with the essentials of parenting: diapers, cribs, and recognizing when my infant was unwell. As they grew, I found myself navigating new…
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7 Experiences from My Childhood That Today’s Kids Won’t Comprehend
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National Coffee Day: A Comprehensive Guide to Coffee Varieties
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Reflect on My Sorority Experience: A Journey of Growth and Connection
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The Joyful Chaos of Cooking with Tweens (And Why It’s Beneficial)
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How to Reduce Sibling Squabbles!
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Am I a Soccer Mom?
Menu Parenting Am I a Soccer Mom? home insemination syringe Updated: July 9, 2020 Originally Published: May 12, 2005 One afternoon, while driving my 8-year-old to soccer practice, a realization struck me: I fit the mold of a soccer mom—a familiar stereotype of the suburban, middle-aged mother who often finds herself in the spotlight during…
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20 Compelling Reasons to Consider Time Traveling Back to the 1980s
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