Month: January 2024
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Navigating Beyond My Mother’s Parenting Principles
Parenting Navigating Beyond My Mother’s Parenting Principles self insemination kit Updated: July 17, 2016 Originally Published: July 17, 2016 As a child, my mom enforced a plethora of rules. Looking back, I understand that with three kids running around, establishing guidelines was essential for maintaining peace and preventing chaos. Now that I’m a mom myself,…
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New Research Indicates Water Birth May Be Safer Than Previously Assumed
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Everything Doesn’t Happen for a Reason
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Why the Notion of ‘Purity’ Can Be Harmful When Discussing Sex with Kids
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There’s Nothing Quite Like a Classic Diner Experience
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Donald Trump’s Abortion Ban: A Threat to Women’s Rights
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What I’ve Discovered Through 3 Miscarriages in 9 Months
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5 Ways My Health Struggles Made Me a Better Parent
home insemination Kit Updated: May 24, 2023 When I received my diagnosis of breast cancer, my son was just 18 months old. I had only returned to work from maternity leave seven months earlier, and the news hit me like a ton of bricks. As life took a dramatic turn, I discovered some unexpected positives,…