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Why We Choose Not to Take Our Son with ASD for a Photo with Santa
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Is Our Pursuit of Happiness Making Us Unhappier?
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Why I Embrace the Term “Single Mother by Choice”
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The Hidden Truth About Hand-Me-Downs Every Experienced Mom Understands
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The Exhausting Reality of Parenting a Toddler While Pregnant
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to parenting, many seasoned mothers will extol the benefits of having children close in age. “They’ll bond better the closer they are!” is a common sentiment. Some even suggest that a three-year gap is the…
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The Essential Role of Self-Care for Caregivers
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Pregnancy Due Date Calculator
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Understanding Melasma: The Pregnancy Mask
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- A Call to Hollywood: Respect Our ’80s Nostalgia
- Beverly Cleary: Celebrating a Century of Inspiring Young Readers
- The Existential Aspects of Parenthood
- National Coffee Day: A Comprehensive Guide to Coffee Varieties
- Reflect on My Sorority Experience: A Journey of Growth and Connection
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A Call to Hollywood: Respect Our ’80s Nostalgia
home insemination syringeDear Film Executives,I extend my gratitude for yet another disappointment, this time with the recent adaptation of Jem and the Holograms. Based on the trailer, it seems that fans from the ’80s are once again forced to stifle their excitement, tucking away their vibrant pink makeup and cherished collectibles, all while pretending they…
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Beverly Cleary: Celebrating a Century of Inspiring Young Readers
home insemination syringe Beverly Cleary’s journey began with an early recognition of her storytelling talents. A former librarian herself, she recalled a moment in her school days when a teacher praised her first story, declaring it flawless and requiring no revisions. This encouragement set the foundation for her illustrious writing career. In 1949, Cleary sat…
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The Existential Aspects of Parenthood
Parenting home insemination syringe As the first in my family’s generation to experience pregnancy, I embarked on a steep learning curve from the moment I shared the news. The early weeks were filled with the essentials of parenting: diapers, cribs, and recognizing when my infant was unwell. As they grew, I found myself navigating new…
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National Coffee Day: A Comprehensive Guide to Coffee Varieties
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Reflect on My Sorority Experience: A Journey of Growth and Connection
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The Joyful Chaos of Cooking with Tweens (And Why It’s Beneficial)
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How to Reduce Sibling Squabbles!
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Am I a Soccer Mom?
Menu Parenting Am I a Soccer Mom? home insemination syringe Updated: July 9, 2020 Originally Published: May 12, 2005 One afternoon, while driving my 8-year-old to soccer practice, a realization struck me: I fit the mold of a soccer mom—a familiar stereotype of the suburban, middle-aged mother who often finds herself in the spotlight during…
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20 Compelling Reasons to Consider Time Traveling Back to the 1980s
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Sharing the Joys of the ’80s with My Children
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