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I never expected to lose so many friends after becoming a parent
After I became a dad, my social life atrophied, practically overnight. I knew being a parent would change things, but I’m grappling with the loneliness.
Jason McBride
11 minutes
Parenting
Why more people are having babies with their platonic friends
Drawing up a contract to raise a child with a platonic partner isn't quite as romantic, but it's an increasingly popular model for parenthood.
Sarah Treleaven
14 minutes
Parenting
Why openness with biological siblings matters for adopted kids
When a child joins a family through adoption, the focus is often on openness with birth parents. But ties to bio brothers and sisters should not be overlooked.
Christen Shepherd
6 minutes
Infertility
Why is there hardly any support for moms after a miscarriage?
Nearly three-quarters of moms say they weren't given information about what to expect or how to find support after a miscarriage. That's not OK.
Kristen Thompson
6 minutes
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