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  • The Ultimate Motherhood E-Cards Collection

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  • The Final Year: My Days of Baking Cookies Are Limited

    home insemination kit Updated: July 29, 2016 Originally Published: Oct. 12, 2005 This article marks the third segment in a yearlong series where a stay-at-home mom reflects on her youngest daughter’s senior year of high school and the college admissions journey. She concurrently navigates her own emotions as she braces for an empty nest and…

  • Saturday #286: Reflections on Parenting Quality Time

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  • The Inquiry That Prompted My Return to the Gym

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  • Nature vs. Nurture on the NYC Subway

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  • Understanding the Importance of Self-Image: A Personal Reflection on Makeup

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  • Insights Gained by a Stay-at-Home Dad at a Moms’ Night Out

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  • Always My Little One: A Parenting Reflection

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  • Understanding Intelligence: A Personal Journey

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  • The Challenges of Engaging in Play with Children

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