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Toddlers From A to Zzz: A Parental Reflection
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The Impact of Late-Term Abortion Laws on Expectant Parents
home insemination syringeIn the realm of reproductive health, late-term abortion laws pose significant emotional and physical challenges for expectant parents. Consider the case of Emily and James Thompson, who discovered at 20 weeks that due to a severe pregnancy complication,…
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Returning to Work After Baby: The Challenges Every Mother Faces
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To All the Mothers Pursuing Higher Education: Your Resilience is Inspiring
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Brooklyn Decker Shares Hilarious Experience on Her First Flight Away From Baby
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Epidurals: A Possible Shield Against Postpartum Blues
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To the Unexpected Fairy Godmother I Never Knew I Needed
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Does Nagging Your Teen Lead to Greater Success in Adulthood?
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Revisiting My Mother: A Reflection on Family Resemblance and Legacy
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The Challenges of Bra Shopping for Women with Larger Breasts
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- 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
- We’re With Her: Love Triumphs Over Hate
- Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
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Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
home insemination syringeMenuLifestyleBattling Breast Cancer for Future Generationsby Lila Thompson Oct. 22, 2016As 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 in recognition of National Breast…
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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
home insemination syringe By: Jamie Thompson Once upon a time, I believed that being a “good mom” meant never running out of those little dishwasher pods, laundry detergent, toilet paper, or diapers. My home was supposed to be perpetually ready for guests, with homemade snacks appearing like magic every day. I thought it was my…
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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
home insemination syringe According to research featured in Psychology Today, it turns out that children inherit their intelligence primarily from their mothers. In fact, studies suggest that as much as 77% of intelligence can be traced back to mom! (Ouch, sorry dads!) The research indicates that the genes linked to intelligence are found on the…
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It’s Official: As a Parent, I’m Almost Obsolete
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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…
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American Academy of Pediatrics Revises ‘No Screens Under 2’ Policy
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Things You Give Up When Your Kids Outnumber You
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Morning Mom vs. Afternoon Mom
home insemination syringe Updated: April 19, 2023 Originally Published: April 19, 2023 We all know that parenting can be exhausting. Have you ever noticed how different you feel by the afternoon? It’s like I wake up full of energy and great intentions, but by the time the clock strikes 2 p.m., I’m barely keeping it…