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10 Analogies That Effectively Illustrate Depression
home insemination syringeUnderstanding depression can be challenging, especially for those who haven’t experienced it firsthand. Here are ten analogies that provide a clearer picture of what living with depression feels like.1. Irritability (The Sandpaper Bed)Imagine settling into bed, only to…
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OshKosh B’gosh Features Boy With Down Syndrome in Holiday Campaign
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Let Your Kids Enjoy the Rain: A Wise Choice for Parents
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So Here Comes Nine
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10 Creative Ways to Playfully Get Back at Our Kids
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Mom Attempts to Speak with Congressman About Healthcare Vote, Gets Removed from Office
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12 Reasons Why Reality TV Is Not for Me
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Politician Speaks Up and Reminds Us Why Men Should Stay Out of Abortion Conversations
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Understanding the Challenges of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
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In Relationships, Embracing the Unpleasant Can Be Liberating (Or Perhaps We’re Just Exhausted from Suppressing Our Gas)
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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
- How to Gently Rouse a Sleeping Teen (Without Causing a Family Crisis)
- How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
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Navigating the Conversation About Legal Marijuana with Your Kids
low cost IUI“Are those pot brownies?” my child blurted out during a casual snack time. I thought about correcting them, “You mean ‘pot brownies,’ right?” She just shrugged and asked, “What’s the difference?” Cue the awkward silence—time for a serious chat about drugs.I wasn’t even sure if people really made crack brownies—do they?—but I knew…
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
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4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
low cost IUI When I first received my gestational diabetes diagnosis, I was a bundle of nerves. I sobbed to my husband and family, convinced I was to blame for this predicament. I panicked over the thought of needles, hefty babies, and a restricted diet. Fast forward to my second pregnancy, and I was much…
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How to Gently Rouse a Sleeping Teen (Without Causing a Family Crisis)
low cost IUI When I hear parents of little ones lamenting how their kids rise with the sun and dream of the day when they can sneak in a few extra hours of sleep, I can totally relate. But I always caution them not to rush that time, because the sweet giggles of toddlers at…
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How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
low cost IUI As my children have grown and we’ve finally bid farewell to those endless Caillou reruns, my husband and I are thrilled to introduce our two tweens to the wonderfully nostalgic world of ‘80s movies—the greatest cinematic era, if I do say so myself! Watching these films takes me back to a time…
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A Tidy Home (or Not!)
low cost IUI We like to think of our home as “rich in love, but light on cash.” Back when we were flush with both affection and funds, we had a little help keeping the place tidy. Fast forward to today, and the responsibility for house cleaning falls squarely on our shoulders. The result? Well,…
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The Joys of Raising an Autistic Teenager
low cost IUI Parenting is a wild ride, especially when your child is on the autism spectrum. My eldest, Emma, arrived just as autism diagnoses began to skyrocket, and parenting books were still figuring out their best advice. Now that she’s a teenager, I’ve embraced our unique journey and can truly appreciate the many benefits…
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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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