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  • Ryan Reynolds Honors Teen Who Lost Battle with Cancer in Heartfelt Message

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  • 5 Aspects We’ll Cherish About American Idol & 4 Aspects We Won’t Miss

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  • The True Significance of Mother’s Day from a Father’s Perspective

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  • The Nonexistent Baby: A Reflection on Desire and Reality

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  • Why I Choose Not to Constantly Monitor My Children

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  • Children of the 21st Century: A Perspective on Parenting

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  • When Marriage Isn’t a Romantic Fantasy

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  • The Mothers I Long for Today

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  • 10 Strategies for Healing After a Divorce

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  • Navigating Grocery Store Anxiety: The Trials of an Aspiring Couponer

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