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The Top Five Things No Step-Parent Wants to Hear
self insemination kitUpdated: July 13, 2023 Originally Published: Dec. 14, 2015As I found myself scrubbing my step-daughter Lily’s beloved unicorn sheets at three in the morning, I had a lightbulb moment—parenting is pretty amazing! Okay, maybe not at three a.m.,…
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Anyone Who Thinks Staying Home with Kids Is Not ‘Work’ Should Seriously Think Again
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Ashton & Mia Will Absolutely Discuss Their Baby on Date Night
self insemination kitNavigating parenthood can sometimes feel like a betrayal to the parent you envisioned yourself becoming. I mean, I’ve already allowed my ten-year-old son to wear shorts in the dead of winter and my thirteen-year-old daughter to binge-watch her…
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10 Thrilling Ways to Embrace Adventure as a Grown Woman
self insemination kitUpdated: Dec. 20, 2023Originally Published: May 18, 2023 Push Your Fuel Limits Wait until your gas light has been blinking for at least 15 miles before making a pit stop. Bonus points if you’re nearing that limit and…
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Healthcare Providers Dismiss Vaccine-Resistant Parents
self insemination kitIncreasingly, healthcare providers are choosing to “dismiss” parents who are unwilling to vaccinate their children. The American Academy of Pediatrics is now offering greater backing for doctors to make this tough decision as more parents express hesitance about…
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Gretchen Rubin on Authenticity, Gratitude, and Culinary Skills
home insemination KitIn a recent engaging conversation with Gretchen Rubin, she captivated me with a quiz designed to identify her Four Tendencies: Obliger, Questioner, Upholder, and Rebel. I discovered that I fall into the Obliger category, which impacts my ability…
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A Heartwarming Lunchbox Note from Dad Goes Viral
home insemination KitDo you ever find yourself caught up in the whirlwind of parenting, worrying about making every right choice, and forgetting that what your kids really need is to feel loved? A touching note from a dad to his…
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Artificial Sweeteners: A Healthier Choice Than Sugar—Let’s Enjoy Diet Coke for Breakfast!
self insemination kitFor years, the prevailing belief was that artificial sweeteners were harmful, associated with serious health risks like cancer and brain tumors. However, a recent article in The New York Times challenges this notion, suggesting that while sugar consumption…
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