Year: 2022
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Embracing Life with My Parents at 38
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Mom’s Milk Bag ‘Suit’ Highlights Our Treatment of Working Moms
home insemination syringe In a bold statement about the treatment of mothers in the workplace, artist and mother Emily Rodriguez recently donned a suit made entirely of breast milk bags. Her project, aptly named “Working Mother Suit,” showcases the stark realities faced by working moms in our society. Emily’s poignant message is clear: mothers often…
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5 Strategies to Encourage Your Kids to Sleep In, So You Can Enjoy Some Extra Zzz’s
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I’ve Wasted a Year with My Kids (Fighting Over School) – I’m Over It
low cost IUI I can’t believe it, but I’ve spent a whole year battling with my kids over school, and I’m finally done. The other day, my seven-year-old and I were stuck in yet another struggle over his schoolwork. I had his writing assignment in my hand, and he had managed to craft several thoughtful…
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10 Reasons Mondays Are the Worst
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I’m Observing You: A Doctor’s Perspective on Parenting
low cost IUI Hey there, I see you. Yes, you! I’m watching, and I have to say, I’m making some judgments about your parenting. I notice how you hold your child’s hand in the parking lot, even as they squirm and try to escape your grasp. You lift them high into the air, and despite…
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The Significance of Baking Homemade Birthday Cakes
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A Brilliant Chocolatier Creates Chocolate for Period Pain Relief
Get Pregnant Fast In a delightful twist on the age-old craving for chocolate during menstruation, a talented chocolatier from Switzerland has crafted a unique chocolate designed to alleviate period pain. Meet Lucas Meyer, the mastermind behind this innovative treat called “Frauenmond,” or “women’s moon.” As a former pastry chef with a wealth of experience at…