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The Unvarnished Truth About Cloth Diapers
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My Son Hits Like a Champion—And That’s Something to Celebrate
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8 Stages of Experiencing a Hangover as a Parent
Awareness The first stage occurs when your mind finally breaks through the fog of dehydration and fatigue. Your eyelids reluctantly peel away from your eyes, and you conduct an internal assessment of your condition. Head pounding? Check. Nausea? Not yet? Oh dear, brace yourself for a delayed hangover. Should have arranged for the babysitter to…
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Why We Will Always Cherish ‘Rhoda’
home insemination kit In recent news, Valerie Harper, the beloved star of iconic sitcoms like Rhoda and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, faced a health crisis while performing in Maine. Harper, who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2009 and revealed in 2013 that she was battling terminal brain cancer, has inspired countless women over…
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My Child’s Colorful Vocabulary (and It’s My Fault)
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Farewell to Toddlerhood: A Bittersweet Goodbye
home insemination kit By: Clara Thompson Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 Originally Published: Sep. 21, 2023 Last week, my youngest child began preschool. In just under two months, he will celebrate his third birthday. Recently, he transitioned to a big-boy bed and has proudly donned big-boy underwear. These significant milestones indicate that my time referring to…
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Preparing for Life’s Unexpected Challenges: A Guide for Couples
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A Distressing Incident for a Six-Year-Old Girl in Florida
home insemination kit A six-year-old girl in Florida experienced a distressing incident when she was sent home on the school bus wearing only soiled underwear and a long shirt after a bathroom accident during school hours. Her father, Jason Thompson, shared with a local news outlet that his daughter arrived home in tears, clutching a…
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7 Reasons Why Family Road Trips Can Feel Like a Nightmare
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The Nine Stages of Enduring a Mom Cold
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