Month: February 2023
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18 Insights from Parents Who Prefer Late Nights
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Tennessee Has Pioneered Free Community College for All Adults
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40 Weeks Pregnant — Your Baby Is The Size Of A Turducken
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5 Not-So-Perfect Places I’ve Held Work Conference Calls
low cost IUI Updated: Dec. 20, 2015 Originally Published: Aug. 16, 2015 My optimism can be my greatest enemy. I often overestimate my child’s ability to stay quiet during those crucial 45-minute work calls, especially during summer break, after school, or any of the seemingly endless early-release or teacher workdays. No matter how peaceful the…
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My Life Is Still a Highway
Get Pregnant Fast As Tom Cochrane’s classic “Life Is a Highway” plays on the radio, I find myself in the driver’s seat of our well-worn 2005 Honda Accord, with my kids nestled in the back. I increase the volume, eager to share this familiar tune with them—a song that, thanks to the movie Cars, is…
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Stay-at-Home vs. Working Parents: Why Both Face Unique Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I found myself jolted awake at 4 a.m. by the cheerful face of my wide-awake infant, who seems to think two hours of sleep is a luxury. Meanwhile, my partner is enjoying a sumptuous business lunch in a stunning castle in Slovakia. As the primary caregiver for our two young…
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How to Navigate the 18-Month Sleep Regression
Get Pregnant Fast As a toddler’s sleep routine can generally be quite stable, occasional setbacks are not unusual. Understanding the 18-month sleep regression and how to manage it can help parents find their way back to restful nights. What is the 18-Month Sleep Regression? The 18-month sleep regression is a brief disruption in your toddler’s…
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Coping with Postpartum Anxiety: A Guide for New Mothers
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Timeout Chairs for Kids: A Reflection on Gender Stereotypes in Parenting
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Become the Parent You Needed as a Child
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent post, a community of fathers shared invaluable insights about parenting, and one quote struck me deeply: “Not everyone had a great dad, unfortunately, so Mark Thompson recommends that you ‘Be the dad you needed when you were a kid.’” When my first child was born, I was overwhelmed with…