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Gisele Bündchen and Brittany Mahomes have recently highlighted how thematic naming patterns can be both personal and beautiful, setting trends for parents everywhere.

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As her older son, Mason, sobbed, mourning the loss of a loved one, his younger brother, Owen, quietly stepped in.

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The truth is, "helicoptering" comes easy to me, even when I know it's good for my children to work hard, face obstacles, and experience the pride of genuine achievement.

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