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Marriage Tips for Parents: Why Standard Advice Just Doesn’t Cut It
Get Pregnant FastWhen you’re standing in the grocery checkout line, the magazine headlines scream at you: “Spice Up Your Marriage!” But let’s be real here — most of these tips focus on revamping your sex life, keeping the spark alive,…
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How to Select the Perfect Preschool Without Messing Up Your Kid’s Future
Get Pregnant FastIt’s that time of year again—preschool open house season is in full swing! If you’re a new parent, you might be feeling overwhelmed, just like my partner and I did. Choosing the right preschool for your little one…
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To Save My Marriage, I Had to Stop Overexerting Myself
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The Choice to Medicate: A Mother’s Journey
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What to Anticipate After Welcoming Triplets
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33 Thoughts a Mom Has When She’s Behind the Wheel
Get Pregnant FastOnce upon a time, before the chaos of motherhood took over, slipping into my car was as effortless as sliding on my favorite pair of shoes. It was my escape route to leisurely outings, from coffee dates to…
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3 Reasons You’re More Resilient Growing Up with a Single Mother
Get Pregnant FastReflecting on my own upbringing, I realize how profoundly my experiences shaped me. I have two vivacious daughters who bring joy to my life every day, and while I have a supportive partner by my side, my childhood…
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A Heartfelt Reminder of a Father’s Importance
Get Pregnant FastA touching story from a coffee shop in Minnesota has captured the hearts of many after a father shared a heartfelt note he received from a stranger. This father, who we’ll call Mark Jensen, is a dedicated doctor…
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The Sometimes-Princess: Navigating Gender Expectations
Get Pregnant FastWhen my daughter hit the age of three, my mother-in-law, her sister, and my wife’s grandmother came together to present her with an extravagant pink gift set. It included a tiny baby doll, a miniature diaper bag, and…
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I’m the Parent Who Doesn’t RSVP to Your Child’s Birthday Celebration
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- Morning Mom vs. Afternoon Mom
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- Reflections from a Proud Dad: A Heartfelt Moment on His Daughter’s Graduation
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Things You Give Up When Your Kids Outnumber You
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Morning Mom vs. Afternoon Mom
home insemination syringe Updated: April 19, 2023 Originally Published: April 19, 2023 We all know that parenting can be exhausting. Have you ever noticed how different you feel by the afternoon? It’s like I wake up full of energy and great intentions, but by the time the clock strikes 2 p.m., I’m barely keeping it…
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It’s Totally Fine to Text and Multitask While Nursing
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Navigating the Journey of Choosing an Egg Donor
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Reflections from a Proud Dad: A Heartfelt Moment on His Daughter’s Graduation
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The Challenging Reality of Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Ariel Winters Responds to Body-Shamers: ‘Get a Hobby!’
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What My Toddler Taught Me About Embracing Imperfection
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Humor in Customer Service: The Case of Alex Thompson
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Anxiety Is Stealing My Son’s Joyful Childhood
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