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Hillary Johnson and David Smith’s Perspectives on Mental Health
Get Pregnant FastRecent findings from the Ruderman Family Foundation, an organization dedicated to disability advocacy, reveal a staggering statistic: approximately half of the individuals killed by police have some form of disability. Historians like Robert Lane and mental health experts…
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Why My Pregnancy Strengthened My Pro-Choice Convictions
Get Pregnant FastEvery woman should have the autonomy to decide whether to dedicate her life—or even her body—to nurturing another being. Whether it’s a 35-year-old woman who opts not to have children, a 15-year-old lacking access to contraceptives, or a…
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Moms, The Last Thing Your Daughters Want From You Is A Vibrator
Get Pregnant FastLadies, let’s have a candid chat about a recent trend in parenting that’s raising eyebrows: the notion of buying your teenage daughters their very first vibrators. Consider this a friendly reminder that while we all want to foster…
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The Sisterhood of My Heart
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When Your Child Walks In: Navigating Awkward Moments
Get Pregnant FastHave you ever found yourself in a romantic moment, only to be interrupted by sounds outside your bedroom? I’m not reminiscing about high school antics; I’m talking about the reality of adult life with the ever-looming question: “What…
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Mom Upset Over Padded Bra Display for Young Girls
Get Pregnant FastIn a world where little ones often emulate their mothers and older siblings, the recent emergence of padded bras for girls as young as four years old has sparked significant concern. While it’s typical for young girls to…
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Pregnancy Empowered Me to Advocate for Myself
Get Pregnant FastI’ve always had a distaste for confrontation. It’s a feeling that has lingered since childhood. I often worried about others’ opinions, leading me to remain silent during conflicts. I vividly recall an incident when I was around 10…
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Should You Create a Gift Registry for Your Child’s Birthday?
Get Pregnant FastIn the realm of parenting, the question often arises: should you set up a gift registry for your child’s birthday? As parenting expert Julia Harper notes in a recent article, such registries can shift the focus from celebrating…
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Mom Empowers Son with Chores to Break Gender Norms
Get Pregnant FastA mother is determined to instill in her son the belief that household responsibilities are not solely a woman’s job. From loading the dishwasher to whipping up a grilled cheese sandwich, this boy is learning valuable life skills…
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- Reciprocal Advantages: Maximizing Your Travel Experience
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- I Once Envisioned Single Motherhood to Be Like ‘Kate & Allie’
- Essential Items for Your Newborn: A Guide for New Parents
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Reciprocal Advantages: Maximizing Your Travel Experience
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6 Reasons I’m Dreading Overnight Camp
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I Once Envisioned Single Motherhood to Be Like ‘Kate & Allie’
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Essential Items for Your Newborn: A Guide for New Parents
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A Mom of Daughters: Navigating the Journey of Parenting Girls
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Reflections on What Could Have Been: A Journey Through Parenthood
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A Letter to My Expecting, Child-Free Self
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6 Reasons My Husband Is Likely to Outlive Me
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8 Aspects of Life Before Parenthood That I Long For
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Empowering My Daughter to Embrace Puberty
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