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Autumn Reading List: Curated Picks for Your Cozy Season
Get Pregnant FastAs the leaves begin to turn and the crisp air settles in, it’s the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book. Here’s a curated selection of engaging reads across various genres to dive into this fall.FictionHomebound…
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My Son is Sensitive: Navigating His Tears Together
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Mom Shares Tandem Breastfeeding Snapshot, Facebook Shuts Down Her Account
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Appreciating My Body Beyond the Numbers on the Scale
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A Bag for Those Tired of Hearing ‘Are They All Yours?’
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Construction Worker Spreads Joy with Daily Acts of Kindness for Hospitalized Kids
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The Potential Fallout of Repealing the Affordable Care Act: Risks for Over 13 Million Children
Get Pregnant FastIt’s no secret that there’s a movement in the Senate to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare. While criticisms of the ACA may abound, we cannot overlook the fact that approximately 20 million individuals…
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10 Reasons I Wish I Could Be Like My Baby
My baby has a dedicated personal assistant who caters to her every whim—whether she’s awake or napping, someone is always there to help. Her wardrobe consists entirely of stretchy, cozy outfits, and she never has to deal with uncomfortable shoes…
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Cease the Demand for Women to Smile: An Analytical Perspective
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Exploring Relationships: A Night of Complications
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- Mom Hilariously Captures the Chaos of Summer Days with Kids
- Budget Proposal Cuts $9 Billion from Public Education, Diverts Funds to Private Schools
- Dear President Thompson,
- March for Science: A Grassroots Initiative in Washington, D.C.
- My Children Cried It Out, and Now They’re Amazing Sleepers—No Regrets Here!
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Mom Hilariously Captures the Chaos of Summer Days with Kids
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Budget Proposal Cuts $9 Billion from Public Education, Diverts Funds to Private Schools
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Dear President Thompson,
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March for Science: A Grassroots Initiative in Washington, D.C.
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My Children Cried It Out, and Now They’re Amazing Sleepers—No Regrets Here!
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What It Means to Be a Parent of a Black Child in 2016: A Physician’s Perspective
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A Contemporary Partner’s Take on the 1963 Fascinating Womanhood’s Guidelines
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Survey Claims 30s is ‘Too Old’ to Hit the Clubs, But Moms Respond: ‘Honestly, I’m Just Too Tired’
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Understanding Men’s Perspectives on Birth Control
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Reflections from Parents of Children With Special Needs: You’re Not Alone
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