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Happily Ever Before

If you were a fan of the hit sitcom “Friends,” you remember when Phoebe excitedly carried her brothers triplets as a surrogate. As we watched the story unfold, we asked ourselves whether we would do the same – would we carry our sibling’s child to help make their dreams come true?

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Meet the MILs: Which of These Mother-in-Law Types is Yours?

Let's face it, when you said "I do," you probably didn't realize you were also signing up for a lifelong subscription to MIL Magazine, complete with monthly issues filled with unsolicited advice, invasive questions, and the occasional guilt trip, courtesy of your brand new mother-in-law. For many, entering this uncharted territory can feel more like…

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Five Best Practices for School Success

“You don’t have to make it perfect, but you can make it great.” – Alessio, my 5-year old son, advising his frustrated little sister on why her squiggly lines are okay in her first attempts at writing the alphabet

It’s back-to-school time again.  In families across America the homework showdowns have already begun.   Parents struggle with homework almost as much as kids do.  After a full day at school, it’s hard to get …

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Natural Morning Sickness Remedy

Many pregnant women do not want to take any medications while pregnant. Fortunately, in addition to pharmaceutical treatments for morning sickness, natural remedies can be used to treat morning sickness symptoms. Many of the most commonly used and effective treatments for morning sickness are natural ones. This is empowering news for women who prefer natural remedies over pharmaceutical treatments for addressing the symptoms of morning sickness.