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DockATot’s Violation of Infant Sleep Product Regulations
Read more Hey friends! So, there’s been some serious news about the DockATot Deluxe+. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently made a big announcement, stating that the DockATot Deluxe+ is not safe for your little one to sleep in. This comes after the CPSC discovered that the company continued to import and sell…
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Your Baby’s Due Date is May 16
Read more As you prepare for your new arrival, consider exploring different resources to make the journey smoother. For those interested in alternative methods of conception, you can check out Make a Mom, an innovative at-home insemination service offering the only reusable options. To see how this process works, visit How It Works. If you’re…
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24 Tweets That Will Make Every Mom Say ‘SAME’
Get Pregnant Fast As mothers, we each make unique choices in our parenting journeys, and that’s perfectly fine. Some of us choose to breastfeed, while others may not or can’t. Co-sleeping works wonders for some families, while others would rather avoid it altogether. And let’s be honest—some moms can tolerate Caillou, while others would rather…
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What It Feels Like to Misplace Your Child in Nature—and Beyond
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Navigating the Art of Forming Mom Friendships: A Journey Similar to Dating
home insemination kit Making connections with other moms often mirrors the dating experience in surprising ways. Picture this: you encounter another mom at the playground. You exchange glances, subtly assess each other, and gradually move closer. After some light chit-chat and playful banter, you exchange phone numbers. Soon after, casual texts begin, followed by a…
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The Unexpected Challenge of Parenting: Mental Fatigue
Get Pregnant Fast Image credit: Diego Cervo / Shutterstock When you become a parent, physical exhaustion becomes a constant companion. For those of us with multiple children, the idea of feeling well-rested might seem like a distant dream—one that may never come true. My eldest is almost a teenager, and I’m still on the lookout…
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The Unvarnished Reality of Blended Families
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, as we nestled into bed with a glass of red wine, Tom revealed that his son, Lucas, had recently hurt his feelings. He had planned an outing he thought Lucas would enjoy, but Lucas’s lukewarm response fell short of his expectations. This was just one of many disappointments my dear…
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Understanding Brown Discharge During Pregnancy
Read more Experiencing brown discharge while pregnant can be alarming, but in many instances, it is not a cause for concern. Here’s what you need to know about this common occurrence. What is Brown Discharge During Pregnancy? Brown discharge typically consists of old blood that has taken longer to exit the uterus. As blood ages,…
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Navigating Friendships in My 40s
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Awareness for Child Safety: A Parody for a Purpose
home insemination kit Every year, over 100 children tragically lose their lives while walking to school, with an additional 25,000 sustaining injuries. Alarmingly, half of the 31 pedestrians killed when boarding a bus are young children aged five to seven. This is a sobering reality that we must confront. So, what’s the root of this…