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Your Kids Likely Aren’t Heading to the Ivy League – And That’s Okay!
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Introducing My Daughters to the Concept of Pen Pals in a Digital World
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Do You Have an Infant? A Quick Assessment
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30 Simple Steps for Navigating Public Bathrooms with Kids
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: August 21, 2015 Originally Published: March 8, 2011We’ve all been there: the moment when you’re out with your kids, and suddenly, the bathroom emergency strikes. Whether it’s a restaurant, a store, or a crowded theme park, the…
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Standing Rock Protesters Triumph Over the Dakota Access Pipeline
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You’re Not a Robot: It’s Healthy to Express Your Emotions in Front of Your Children
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8 Unpleasant Surprises You Might Encounter During Your Pregnancy
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Nordstrom Takes Fashion to Absurd Levels with $425 ‘Muddy Jeans’
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She’s Not What I Imagined: My Strong-Willed Daughter
Get Pregnant FastLooking back, I believe it all began the moment she entered the world. As her tiny frame was placed on my chest, I gazed down at her little wrinkled face and thought, “Who is this?” I didn’t recognize…
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Yes, Diaper Changing Tables Should Be in Men’s Restrooms Too
Get Pregnant FastThe conversation around diaper changing tables in men’s restrooms has been gaining traction, especially after a recent comment by actor Jake Reynolds. He took to social media to voice his frustration over the absence of diaper changing stations…
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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
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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…