Month: September 2024
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10 Things to Anticipate if You’re Having a C-Section
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Smug Parents of Good Eaters, Please Be Quiet
low cost IUI After years of parenting, reading countless articles, and writing a few myself, I’ve come to a clear conclusion: stick to your own parenting experiences. Expecting other parents to mirror your “successes” is just plain naive. Take celebrity chef Jack Smith, for instance. He believes it’s a breeze to get kids to eat…
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Why Do We Censor Language But Not Violence?
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Your Child’s Toy Kitchen Is More Gourmet Than Yours
Get Pregnant Fast Are you considering purchasing a toy kitchen for your little one? Brace yourself: it’s likely going to outshine your own kitchen! The evolution of play kitchens—and the faux food that comes with them—has been nothing short of remarkable. Gone are the days of simple plastic pizzas and generic cartons of milk; your…
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This Emerging Instagram Sensation Transforms Fast Food into Gourmet Dishes
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True Love: What Not to Do When It Comes to Marriage
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10 Unforgettable ’80s Movies with Seriously Twisted Plots
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What Parenting Feels Like When Your Partner is Away for Work
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Navigating Parenting Across Two Time Zones
low cost IUI I’m raising two boys, Ryan and Lucas, who came into the world 12 years apart. We’re quite the oddity. You might find it hard to believe, but I’ve never heard anyone say, “I’d love to space my kids out by at least a decade. You know, just to juggle the terrible twos…