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The Fast Forward Button: A Parenting Reflection
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If Parents Communicated in Person Like They Do Online
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Another Compelling Reason to Choose Breastfeeding
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The Day My Grandfather Survived a Plane Crash
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Kristen Bell Admits to a Parenting Trick We’ve All Tried
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What I Would Tell My 20-Something Self
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Engaging Play Activities for Your 11-Month-Old Baby
Get Pregnant FastAs your little one approaches the big one-year mark, you might notice that playtime is becoming more intentional and energetic. Around 11 months, babies are typically on the verge of walking and talking, and they’re eager to explore…
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My Toddler’s Regression: Navigating the Transition to Big Sisterhood
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- A Call to Hollywood: Respect Our ’80s Nostalgia
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- How to Reduce Sibling Squabbles!
- Am I a Soccer Mom?
- Sharing the Joys of the ’80s with My Children
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A Call to Hollywood: Respect Our ’80s Nostalgia
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Beverly Cleary: Celebrating a Century of Inspiring Young Readers
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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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Sharing the Joys of the ’80s with My Children
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A Message From Our Founder
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Why Embracing 40 Can Be a Positive Experience
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7 Dream Careers Inspired by 80s Television Shows
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When to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Baby
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Navigating Your 40s: Embracing the Uncertainty of Life
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