Month: December 2023
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10 Promises I’ve Made to My Daughter
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A Beautiful Way to Honor a Rainbow Baby Journey
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Third Graders Warn Classmate He’ll Be ‘Sent Home’ If Trump Wins
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11 Aspects of Gratitude This Thanksgiving
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I Grew Up in Purity Culture, and I Refuse to Raise My Kids That Way
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Navigating the Journey of Autism: A Mother’s Perspective
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How My Perfectly Planned Summer Getaway Unraveled
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Journal, Hooray! My kids are officially on summer break, and we have a glorious ten weeks ahead of us — no more early alarms, homework battles, or frantic morning sprints to catch the bus with a forgotten lunch bag. Just me, my kids, and a trusty minivan ready for adventure. This…
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Navigating Life After the NICU: A Guide for Parents
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Help! I Have a Challenging Child!
Get Pregnant Fast “I want that toy!” my 4-year-old son, Lucas, insists. “I have enough money!” Lucas has about $2, so I gently explain that it’s not sufficient for the toy he desires. “But I want it!” he pleads, his voice rising, eyes wide and jaw tense. I can sense it—the impending storm of emotions.…