Author: mutony
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Why Everyone Should Heed This Mom’s Warning About Tanning Beds
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Your Body Is Urging You to Rest at Home When You’re Unwell—Heed Its Warning
home insemination kit We’ve all been there. You wake up feeling miserable, struggle through your morning routine, dismiss the fever, cough, and runny nose, and head straight to work. If you’re working from home, you might have forced yourself to stay productive when you should have stayed tucked in bed. Sound familiar? Guilty as charged.…
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Mississippi’s New Abortion Legislation: A Step Towards Restriction
home insemination kit Mississippi is set to implement the most stringent abortion legislation in the United States, prohibiting the procedure after just 15 weeks of pregnancy. This new law, which passed the Mississippi House with a vote of 75–34, further tightens the existing 20-week limit and lacks exceptions for cases of rape or incest. Only…
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When Misfortune Occurs, Parents Need Empathy, Not Criticism
home insemination kit Throughout my life, I have grappled with a deep-seated phobia of spiders. A close relative of mine has, even in adulthood, maintained an irrational fear of the dark. During my time teaching high school English, I encountered students who were utterly frozen by the idea of speaking in public. From the fear…
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The Unique Gift of Growing Up with Cousins
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22 Advent Calendars for Adults: Because Christmas Countdown is for Grown-Ups Too!
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7 Childhood Films That Motherhood Altered for Me
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Mastering the Art of Collecting Urine Samples During Pregnancy
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