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Why I No Longer Stress About My Personal Style
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Farewell, 2016: A Year Best Forgotten
Get Pregnant FastAs the clock ticks toward the New Year, I often find myself cozy in my pajamas, clutching a glass of wine in one hand and a steaming mug of coffee in the other. Staying awake until midnight feels…
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Two Injured Runners Inspire the Olympics During 5,000-Meter Race
Get Pregnant FastIn an extraordinary display of sportsmanship, two injured runners captivated the world during the women’s 5,000-meter final at the Rio Olympics. As the race approached the final stretch, competitors Mia Thompson from the United States and Zoe Larson…
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8 Insights Gained from Attending a Bryan Adams Concert
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The Challenge with Tree of Life Breastfeeding Selfies
Get Pregnant FastThis past weekend, my social media feeds were flooded with a delightful trend: mothers from around the globe started sharing their Tree of Life “brelfies”—a term for breastfeeding selfies—thanks to the popular app PicsArt. (By the way, how…
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This Teacher’s Innovative, Flexible Homework Policy is a Game Changer
Get Pregnant FastLike many parents, I have a love-hate relationship with homework. Research has shown that homework for elementary students can be less effective than we think, and frankly, kids need time to relax and play after enduring a full…
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Gender Bias in Texas Elementary School: A Call for Educational Equality
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Nurturing Kindness over Perfection in Parenting
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- Essential Lessons I Overlooked Before My Daughter’s College Journey
- I Finally Understand You, Mom
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Humor in Customer Service: The Case of Alex Thompson
home insemination syringeIn a recent event that captured social media’s attention, a man named Alex Thompson humorously posed as a well-known retail chain on Facebook to engage with disgruntled customers. This occurred after the store announced a shift away from gender-specific signage, particularly in the toy department, which sparked outrage among certain patrons who voiced…
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This Hilarious Clip of Jake Thompson Assembling an Ikea Crib Is Relatable for All of Us
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Educating My Daughters on Pen Pals in a Social Media World
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Essential Lessons I Overlooked Before My Daughter’s College Journey
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I Finally Understand You, Mom
home insemination syringe Updated: June 29, 2023 Originally Published: May 6, 2015 Today, I reached out to you because I was feeling inundated with responsibilities. Without hesitation, you agreed to come over as soon as you finished your laundry. When you arrived for lunch with me and the kids, your mere presence brought me comfort,…
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The World Needs More Men Like You
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Why My Children Attend a Summer Day Program While I Work from Home
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10 Strategies for Navigating Your High-Risk Pregnancy with Grace
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Your 11-Week-Old Baby’s Development and Milestones
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14 Surprising Insights About Your First Pregnancy
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