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Why I’m Empowering My Teens to Make Their Own Decisions
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The Swift Passage of Time: Reflections on Motherhood and Aging
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So You’re Expecting Another Baby… Here’s How to Prepare Your Firstborn
Get Pregnant FastAre you considering expanding your family or maybe you’re already on the way to welcoming another little one? If so, you’ve probably been pondering how to get your first child ready for this new addition. It’s not enough…
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The Seven Major Parking Pitfalls
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Navigating Sex and Dating After Divorce: Lessons Learned
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: [Insert Date]Divorce can shake the very foundations of our beliefs and experiences, especially when it comes to sex and dating. Growing up in a liberal household yet surrounded by conservative peers, I internalized a complex view of…
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19 Years After 9/11: A Day We Will Always Remember
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20 Thoughts You Might Have On Your First Visit To An Adult Toy Store
Get Pregnant FastIf you’ve never stepped foot in an adult toy store, it’s an experience you shouldn’t miss. Remember the thrill of getting a new toy as a kid? Well, let me tell you, visiting an adult shop brings that…
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No One Is Criticizing You, Mama
Get Pregnant FastMay 1, 2023As a new mother, I often feel overwhelmed by judgment—from seasoned parents, relatives, friends, and even those strangers in grocery store aisles who seem to judge my every move with a cold stare and unsolicited recommendations.…
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How to Navigate Parenting Without Words
Get Pregnant FastDid you know that men typically utter around 7,000 words each day while women talk about 20,000? Mothers, however, might reach an astonishing 2,846,325 words daily—many of which are just repeated phrases that seem to echo throughout the…
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Research Highlights the Perks of the Dad Bod, Leaving Women Rolling Their Eyes
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- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
- Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
- If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
- My Misguided Notions of Motherhood: A Recipe for Burnout
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
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The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
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Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
home insemination syringe Menu Lifestyle Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations by Lila Thompson Oct. 22, 2016 As October arrives, the vibrant hues of autumn foliage emerge, and corn mazes and haunted houses spring to life. You guessed it, it’s that time of year again! Just as the leaves shift their colors, America turns pink…
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If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
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My Misguided Notions of Motherhood: A Recipe for Burnout
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We’re With Her: Love Triumphs Over Hate
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Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
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It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
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Yes, There Are Excellent Bras for Larger Busts
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When You’ve Reached Your Limit
home insemination syringe Menu Parenting When You’ve Reached Your Limit by Caroline Miller Updated: July 2, 2020 Originally Published: Aug. 25, 2016 My mother once walked out on us — raising her hands in frustration, turning her back, and leaving. We never blamed her; after all, we had pushed her to the edge. She returned…