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Listen to Your Sleep Training Friends – They’re on to Something
Get Pregnant FastExperts agree: earlier bedtimes contribute to healthier and happier kids. Parenting advice is everywhere, and I’m sure you’re overwhelmed by it all. But if you can bear with me for a moment, I want to share a nugget…
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Mom Develops App to Help Keep Teens Focused and Safe While Driving
Get Pregnant FastIn a world where smartphones are ubiquitous, a determined single mother of teenage daughters recognized the pressing need to safeguard her children from the dangers of distracted driving. Enter ParentGuard, an innovative app designed to help parents manage…
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What a Working Mom Wishes Her Partner Understood
Get Pregnant FastDear Partner,I want you to know how deeply I care for you. My love for you is unwavering, but I have to be honest — I’m exhausted. So utterly drained that even thinking about my fatigue requires too…
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10 Reasons I Might Struggle with Raising a Daughter
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Turns Out That Princess Culture Might Not Be So Innocent
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to Disney princesses, opinions vary widely. For many parents, these beloved characters symbolize enchantment and whimsy, but a recent study brings to light potential concerns surrounding the impact of “princess culture” on young girls. This…
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5 Questions Every Mom Ponders When Shopping for Jeans
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The Heartache of Special Needs Parenting
Get Pregnant FastI always imagined that we’d have more time — more time before the world began to notice my son’s unique qualities. I can anticipate the reactions from adults; I see those sympathetic smiles from older folks at the…
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Why Pregnant Women Don’t Need Your Size Commentary – So Just Don’t
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‘Jaws’ Makes a Splash in Theaters: 10 More Films We’d Love to Experience on the Big Screen
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Does My Baby Have Colic?
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Humor in Customer Service: The Case of Alex Thompson
home insemination syringeIn a recent event that captured social media’s attention, a man named Alex Thompson humorously posed as a well-known retail chain on Facebook to engage with disgruntled customers. This occurred after the store announced a shift away from gender-specific signage, particularly in the toy department, which sparked outrage among certain patrons who voiced…
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This Hilarious Clip of Jake Thompson Assembling an Ikea Crib Is Relatable for All of Us
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Educating My Daughters on Pen Pals in a Social Media World
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Essential Lessons I Overlooked Before My Daughter’s College Journey
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I Finally Understand You, Mom
home insemination syringe Updated: June 29, 2023 Originally Published: May 6, 2015 Today, I reached out to you because I was feeling inundated with responsibilities. Without hesitation, you agreed to come over as soon as you finished your laundry. When you arrived for lunch with me and the kids, your mere presence brought me comfort,…
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Why My Children Attend a Summer Day Program While I Work from Home
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10 Strategies for Navigating Your High-Risk Pregnancy with Grace
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Your 11-Week-Old Baby’s Development and Milestones
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14 Surprising Insights About Your First Pregnancy
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The Piercing Experience: A Reflection on Youthful Choices
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