Category: Preparing for birth
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Dear Future Mom,
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Your Baby’s Due Date is February 27!
Your Pregnancy Timeline 1st Trimester: May 23 to August 21 2nd Trimester: August 22 to November 27 3rd Trimester: November 28 to February 27 Read more Did you know that only about 1 in 20 babies actually arrive on their precise due date? A typical pregnancy can last anywhere from 38 to 42 weeks, so…
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If You Think Koko the Gorilla Is Educating Us About Environmental Issues, I Have a Bridge to Sell You
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The Equalizer: A Reflection on Parenting Choices
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Community Engagement: Activists and Law Enforcement Unite at BBQ
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All That Need: My Early Years with Twins
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Extravagant Birthday Parties: More for Us Than for Our Kids
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Tired of Constantly Bargaining with Your Children? Embrace the Bright Line Rule
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A Letter to My Compassionate Son
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Just Call Me (Or, Why I’m Skipping Your Gender Reveal Party)
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