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10 Essential Strategies for Moms Who Struggle with Mornings
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How My Children Transformed My Perspective on Weight
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While My Daughter Sleeps
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America in 2017: An 8-Year-Old Hanged for His Skin Color – This Could Have Been My Son
Get Pregnant Fast This week, an 8-year-old biracial boy in Claremont, New Hampshire, was subjected to a horrific act: he was hanged by a group of white teenagers. In America. In 2017. Fortunately, he survived. Thank goodness. As a mother of a biracial son, this incident has shaken me to my very core. That innocent…
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I Will Not Surrender My Widow Membership Card
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Holiday Survival Guide for Single Moms
Get Pregnant Fast The holiday season can evoke a mix of emotions, especially for single moms navigating their first festive period post-separation. For many, this time of year is filled with joy and celebration, but for newly single mothers, it can feel like a daunting challenge—akin to accidentally trimming your eyebrows too short. At least…
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Pregnant Again: Facing the Fear and Excitement
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Florida Lawmakers Approve Bill to Arm Teachers: What’s Going On?
Get Pregnant Fast In a controversial move, Florida lawmakers have voted to arm teachers, igniting fierce debates across the state. The $67 million bill aims to train educators to serve as armed “school marshals,” even as many in the Parkland community, including officials from Stoneman Douglas High School, strongly oppose the legislation. The Florida House…
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What I Want My Daughter to Understand About Self-Worth
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8 Timeless Movie Soundtracks from the ’80s That We Cherish
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