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Why I won't let any male babysit my children
When our first daughter was born my husband and I made a family rule: no man would ever babysit our children. No exceptions. This includes male relatives and friends and even extra-curricular and holiday programs, such as basketball camp, where men can have unrestricted and unsupervised access to children.
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Do kids really need a BFF?
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