Category: baby
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Navigating Life as a Newly Widowed Parent of Young Children
home insemination kit My youngest child, a 4-year-old, was in tears while his 6-year-old brother was darting around the house like a whirlwind. Meanwhile, my oldest daughter was calling out for assistance after her shower. It was no surprise that I felt utterly overwhelmed. “Hang on,” I said firmly to my daughter, “I need to…
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30 Fun, Unique, And Thought-Provoking Questions To Ask Your Kids After School
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Moms, It’s Time To Start Caring for Yourself Like You Would a Baby
artificial insemination kit for humans These past few weeks, I’ve truly felt the weight of navigating life during a pandemic. It’s a feeling that a recent New York Times op-ed by Alex Thompson described as “languishing.” I’ve been exhausted, irritable, restless, and unsatisfied. The most concerning part is the stress and sickness that have crept…
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Parents and Sensory Bins: The Love-Hate Dilemma
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50+ Hilarious Octopus Puns That Will Have Your Kids Laughing Out Loud
at home insemination kit Did you know that octopuses actually have arms, not tentacles? We used the term “tenta-cool” in the title because it’s a fun twist on a word that often relates to these fascinating sea creatures. With eight arms to juggle, these creatures certainly seem to have an advantage over us busy parents!…
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Are You Experiencing Emotional Manipulation? Here’s How to Recognize It
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Nursery Rhymes for Moms: A Refreshing Take
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Best of Baby Winner: Top Plastic Baby Bottle
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re ready to introduce your little one to bottle-feeding, navigating the sea of plastic baby bottles can be overwhelming. Fortunately, Comotomo Silicone Bottles have emerged as a favorite choice among parents. These bottles are designed to closely mimic breastfeeding, making the transition from breast to bottle smoother for your baby. Their…
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8 Surprising Advantages of Having a Colicky Baby
home insemination kit Around eight months ago, I found myself cradling a tiny, red-faced infant on my chest. While I was aware that a whirlwind of activity preceded this moment, the details faded into insignificance once I met my daughter. In her first few weeks, I thought to myself, “This parenting gig is a breeze.”…
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Do Not Underestimate the Trauma Caused by the Capitol Rioters (Let’s Be Real, They Were Terrorists)
at home insemination kit If you’re not ready to accept the truth of what happened on January 6, it’s best to stop reading now. There’s no clever twist to this narrative. Throughout their testimonies, brave individuals like Officer Rodriguez, Officer Lane, and Officer Carter openly asked, “Why is it so hard to face the truth?”…