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6 Statements to Avoid When Supporting Someone with Anxiety and How to Provide Meaningful Help
home insemination syringeHaving experienced anxiety and panic attacks from a young age, I understand how challenging it can be to navigate daily life when overwhelmed by fear. As a child, I often worried irrationally about being blamed for things I…
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This Thanksgiving, I Am Teaching My Children About Poverty
home insemination syringeEach year, our family comes together in a large circle during Thanksgiving to express our gratitude. This cherished tradition is one of my favorite parts of the evening—second only to the delicious feast, of course! Recently, I prompted…
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The Struggles of a Gift-Giving Novice
home insemination syringeI have to admit, I’m not great at picking out gifts. This isn’t some false humility or a cover for laziness—it’s a truth I’ve come to accept at a fundamental level. Gift-giving just isn’t in my DNA.For those…
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Teacher’s Outdated Discipline Method Sparks Outrage After Washing Student’s Mouth with Soap
Get Pregnant FastIn a troubling incident that raises serious questions about disciplinary practices in schools, a teacher allegedly washed a 10-year-old boy’s mouth out with soap after he had a verbal altercation with another student. The teacher, who remains unnamed,…
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You Might Be a More Competent Parent Than I Am: An Informal Assessment
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7 Insights I Wish I’d Known About New Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastDear Expectant Me,Before you dive into that Amazon baby registry, let’s take a moment to discuss some essential truths about new motherhood that I wish someone had shared with me. As you prepare for your little one’s arrival,…
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I’m Not Pro-Choice. I’m Not Pro-Life. I Am Heartbroken
Get Pregnant FastI understand that my title may provoke a strong reaction. You might have clicked on this hoping it would align with your beliefs, either affirming your stance as “pro-life” or “pro-choice.” My goal isn’t to sway your opinion;…
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Breaking Gender Stereotypes: A Father’s Empowering Response
low cost IUIIn a world that is progressing towards acceptance and understanding, one father recently made headlines for standing up against outdated stereotypes regarding gender and play. In 2015, an extraordinary dad decided to craft a beautiful custom play kitchen…
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Rediscovering the Charm of the Drive-In Movie Theater
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A Journey of Hope: The Story of My Twin Pregnancy
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- Excuse Me While I Embrace My Kids
- Mom Leaves Detailed Instructions for Dad on Baby Care, Hubby Adds Comedic Touch
- Man Pretends to Be Target on Facebook to Hilariously Roast Critics
- The 5 Phases of Christmas Eve Toy Assembly: A Doctor’s Perspective
- The 5 Types of People You Encounter as a Gay Dad
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Excuse Me While I Embrace My Kids
low cost IUIIt was during a celebration for a friend’s little one when I found myself in an all-too-familiar situation. My youngest, a baby, was nestled on my right hip, the spot he loves best. Meanwhile, my energetic toddler, Max, tugged at my pants, saying, “Mommy, pick me up, Mommy!” Naturally, I scooped him up…
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Mom Leaves Detailed Instructions for Dad on Baby Care, Hubby Adds Comedic Touch
low cost IUI When a mother heads out of town, do you find yourself leaving exceedingly thorough instructions for your partner, almost as if you doubt their ability to manage the kids? I confess I’ve been guilty of this, often providing an overload of guidance for my partner when I’m away for a few days.…
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Man Pretends to Be Target on Facebook to Hilariously Roast Critics
low cost IUI Recently, Target made headlines by announcing it would stop using gender-specific signage in its stores, including the separation of toys by gender. This decision didn’t sit well with some customers, who took to Target’s Facebook page to express their displeasure. Enter Facebook user Jake Thompson, who decided to take matters into his…
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The 5 Phases of Christmas Eve Toy Assembly: A Doctor’s Perspective
low cost IUI As the clock creeps toward midnight on Christmas Eve, many parents find themselves navigating the chaotic landscape of toy assembly. It’s a familiar journey, one that often begins with a mix of denial and disbelief. Denial In the initial phase, you convince yourself that the mountain of packages strewn across the living…
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The 5 Types of People You Encounter as a Gay Dad
low cost IUI Navigating life as a gay dad can be quite the adventure! While the biggest challenge doesn’t stem from raising my kids, who are already curious about why we don’t have a “Mommy,” it’s more about how to explain our family dynamics to others. My twins are smart and open-minded, so that part…
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The Child Left Behind: A Journey of Love and Resilience
low cost IUI This isn’t a tale about the loss of our daughter, Lily. There are countless accounts from mothers who have faced the unimaginable grief of losing a child. During our darkest days, I found solace in those narratives—they provided a glimmer of hope that I could navigate through the heartache. Instead, this story…
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Why is Miscarriage Such a Silent Struggle?
low cost IUI My first pregnancy was a breeze, just like I assumed it would be for most women. But when I faced the devastating news of losing my baby, the term “miscarriage” felt like a dark cloud hovering over me. I thought to myself, “This can’t be happening to me—I’m young and healthy.” No…
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The Daydreams of Exhausted Moms
low cost IUI We all have aspirations. Some people dream of fame, while others yearn for that dream job they don’t dread waking up for each morning. Money, power, romance—the possibilities are endless in our imaginations. However, once you become a mom, many of those fantasies take a backseat to some new, more pressing daydreams.…
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13 Life Lessons About Money I Want My Kids to Learn Beyond Just Dollars and Cents
low cost IUI Last weekend, I took my kids to my mom’s hometown in the Mississippi Delta. They were fascinated by the stories of her childhood, like dancing on the icebox in her parents’ grocery store, and visiting the small cemetery where our family members rest. However, what really struck them was witnessing poverty in…
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This Common Core Worksheet Is Leaving Parents Stumped
low cost IUI Can you take a look at this math worksheet and understand why the answers were marked as “incorrect”? The image has garnered over three million views in just a week, and the response has been largely… “Huh?” Understanding the Confusion Let’s start with the first question: 5×3 does equal 15, right? So…