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Why I Travel With My Kids Despite the Stress and Exhaustion
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Five Things I Stopped Doing After Welcoming My Third Child
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What Marriage Is Truly Like
Get Pregnant FastTo embark on the journey of marriage, partnership, or any enduring relationship, you must cast aside the illusions painted by romantic films. The reality is that you’re committing to share your life with someone who will unearth all…
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Dad Transforms 4-Month-Old Into the Cutest Elf on the Shelf
Get Pregnant FastIn a delightful twist on the Elf on the Shelf tradition, a dad has managed to create the most adorable interpretation yet. Gone are the days of eerie elves lurking in your home; instead, we have a charming…
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Dear Ovaries: Your Services Are No Longer Required
Get Pregnant FastHey Ovaries,It’s Brain here, reaching out to convey an important message from the rest of the body. First off, let me extend a heartfelt thank you. Your invaluable contributions to the continuation of our species have not gone…
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Reflections on Election Anxiety: A Muslim-American Perspective
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You Have to Check Out These Amazing Tattoos an Artist is Creating for Kids
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Are Beyoncé and I Instilling Anti-Feminist Views in My Son?
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Dad Uses Vacation Photo to Justify Teen’s School Absence
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Older Moms May Enjoy Longer Lives: Time to Ditch the Age-Shaming Mentality
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- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
- Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
- If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
- My Misguided Notions of Motherhood: A Recipe for Burnout
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
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The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
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Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
home insemination syringe Menu Lifestyle Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations by Lila Thompson Oct. 22, 2016 As October arrives, the vibrant hues of autumn foliage emerge, and corn mazes and haunted houses spring to life. You guessed it, it’s that time of year again! Just as the leaves shift their colors, America turns pink…
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If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
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My Misguided Notions of Motherhood: A Recipe for Burnout
home insemination syringe By: Jamie Thompson Once upon a time, I believed that being a “good mom” meant never running out of those little dishwasher pods, laundry detergent, toilet paper, or diapers. My home was supposed to be perpetually ready for guests, with homemade snacks appearing like magic every day. I thought it was my…
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We’re With Her: Love Triumphs Over Hate
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Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
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It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
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Yes, There Are Excellent Bras for Larger Busts
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When You’ve Reached Your Limit
home insemination syringe Menu Parenting When You’ve Reached Your Limit by Caroline Miller Updated: July 2, 2020 Originally Published: Aug. 25, 2016 My mother once walked out on us — raising her hands in frustration, turning her back, and leaving. We never blamed her; after all, we had pushed her to the edge. She returned…