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I Am Committed to Breaking the Cycle of My Eating Disorder for My Daughter
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Middle School Student Faces Suspension Over ‘Patriotic’ Shirt
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Child Notices Classmate Lacks Lunch, Packs Extras for Months
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Mastering the Chaos of Back-to-School Prep
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What I Want My Child to Understand as School Begins Again
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Children of the New Millennium
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To the Parents of High School Seniors
Get Pregnant FastDear Parent of a High School Senior,As I write this, I want to clarify that I’m not a parent of a high school senior myself; my children are still quite young—one is about to start kindergarten, while the…
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Navigating Love on the Rocks: A Personal Reflection on Marriage
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Essential Resources for Managing Mental Health and Support Services
Get Pregnant FastIf you or someone close to you is experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, it’s crucial to seek immediate help by calling emergency services.Suicidal ThoughtsFor anyone battling suicidal thoughts, contacting the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is a…
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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
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The Existential Aspects of Parenthood
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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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