Month: July 2023
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Home Alone: The Parenting Adventure
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Your 44-Week-Old Baby: Development and Milestones
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Absolutely, I Chose an Epidural
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be clear: I never once considered a natural birth. As far as I was concerned, if I was going to be pushing a human through my body, I wanted every bit of medical support available. Bring on the epidural, please! Honestly, I can barely handle a minor headache without reaching for…
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The B-Plus Parent: 5 Totally Valid Reasons to Raise Your Voice at Your Kids
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Karma and the Minivan: A Reflection on Parenting Choices
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Pregnancy Announcement with a Twist: Pet Parents Will Adore This!
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to announcing a pregnancy, many parents opt to include their older siblings in the reveal. But what if those siblings are furry instead of human? For many families, their pets are their first children, and incorporating them into pregnancy announcements is a delightful trend that resonates with fellow pet…
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Educating Our Sons on Consent and Respect
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Why I Refuse to Tell My Sons to ‘Man Up’
Get Pregnant Fast Phrases like “man up,” “grow some balls,” and “don’t be such a wimp” are all too common in our society. They strike a chord with me as I strive to raise my sons to be strong and capable, but also kind and emotionally intelligent. My goal is to nurture boys who will…
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Wise Words for Babysitters: ‘Know Your Worth and Own It’
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Little Black Girls Deserve to Be Protected, Too
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