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50 Things to Do Before You Deliver: The First Time Mom’s Pregnancy Guide

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By Jill Krause, Sara A. Robert (foreword) — 2018

50 Ways for first time moms to get ready for their new baby. If you’re getting ready to have your first baby, you have plenty to be excited about―and plenty to worry about. See more...

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Here’s Why Becoming a Mother for the First Time Is so Physically Intense

Not to mention all those emotional adjustments...

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An Introduction to Raising Sons

In a post #MeToo world, many parents of young boys are anxious to find a better way forward for their sons. Luckily, there are many things parents can do to foster a positive environment in which their sons can flourish and thrive, and be proud of who they grow up to be.

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When Motherhood Isn’t Wonderful

I missed the life my husband and I had, and the more I heard about the joy of being a mom, the worse I felt.

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What Becoming a Parent Really Does to Your Happiness

Research has found that having children is terrible for quality of life—but the truth about what parenthood means for happiness is a lot more complicated.

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We Need to Talk About Women Who Regret Motherhood

It's hard enough for women to talk about not wanting to become mothers at all, or to admit it isn't all its cracked up to be, but imagine the experience for women who straight-up discover it is not a good fit, a troubling experience, a series of disappointments, a bum deal? There is no good way to...

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I Regret Motherhood After Giving Birth

Parenthood can be scary, challenging, and stressful — and it’s OK to admit that.

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Regretting Motherhood: What Have I Done to My Life?

I love my kids fiercely. But, if I’m being totally honest, there are times when I catch myself dreaming about the life I might have if I weren’t chained to three young kids, a husband and a mortgage.

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Becoming a Stepparent

Becoming a stepparent by blending families or marrying someone with kids can be rewarding and fulfilling. If you've never had kids, you'll get the chance to share your life with a younger person and help to shape his or her character.

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The Hardest Part of Having a Nonbinary Kid Is Other People

A mother recounts the pushback she received from her own family in raising a gender-nonconforming child.

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17 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Stepmom

When things get tough, focus on your relationship. It'll get better.

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Pregnancy and Childbirth