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Why I Embrace Parenting Shortcuts – And You Should Too!
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The Six Types of Mothers Every Parent Finds Challenging
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Celebrating Your Baby’s First Birthday: A Toast to Moms Everywhere
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Parents Question New Guidelines on Lice Controversy
Get Pregnant FastAttention parents! The American Academy of Pediatrics has released some new recommendations suggesting that we shouldn’t be overly concerned about keeping our kids out of school when they have lice. Their reasoning? Lice don’t cause illness and aren’t…
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Understanding the Reality of Being a Size 8 in the Media
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40 Phrases to Avoid When Communicating with Your Teen
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Celebrity Parenting Advice: Why Kristin Cavallari’s Homemade Formula Is Not Recommended
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Jilted Bride Transforms Wedding Reception into Feast for the Homeless
Get Pregnant FastWhat do you do when your fiancé suddenly calls off the wedding just days before the big day? For one remarkable family from Sacramento, California, the answer was to host a lavish meal for those in need instead.When…
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15 Reasons Why Having Young Kids is Like Being a Celebutante
Get Pregnant FastParenting is a wild ride, and having young kids can feel a lot like living the life of a celebutante. Here are 15 reasons why the chaos of parenting mirrors the glitzy, often scrutinized world of celebrity life:…
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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
home insemination syringe Menu Lifestyle Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations by Lila Thompson Oct. 22, 2016 As October arrives, the vibrant hues of autumn foliage emerge, and corn mazes and haunted houses spring to life. You guessed it, it’s that time of year again! Just as the leaves shift their colors, America turns pink…
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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…