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Innovative Teen Boys Develop a Business to Alleviate Menstrual Discomfort
home insemination syringeTwo enterprising teenage boys have devised a creative solution to support women during challenging times: their menstrual periods. They have launched “PMS” boxes filled with thoughtful items designed to relieve the discomfort associated with cramps, bloating, and emotional…
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Sesame Street’s New Character: More Than Just Representation for Kids on the Spectrum
home insemination syringeJust a couple of months ago, my son received an autism diagnosis at the age of 4. I’m still navigating the complexities of being a mother to a child on the spectrum. My son is classified as level…
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Why Moms Deserve a Salary Increase
home insemination syringeIt’s time to talk about why mothers truly deserve a significant pay increase. After carefully contemplating the various roles we fulfill as parents, I’ve concluded that our contributions are worth far more than the underwhelming figures often suggested…
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The Motherhood Commitment
home insemination syringeIn the realm of professional responsibilities, individuals such as physicians take the Hippocratic Oath to uphold the ethics of medicine. A president, too, swears an oath before undertaking the duties of office. Yet, when entering motherhood, there is…
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Microbeads in Face Scrubs: A Hidden Environmental Crisis
home insemination syringeRecent legislation has led to the banning of plastic microbeads from cosmetics in the United States, marking a significant step forward for environmental preservation. For years, these microscopic plastic spheres were a popular ingredient in a variety of…
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Celebrating Lily’s Fifth Birthday with a Creative Twist
home insemination syringeSinger Alex recently celebrated her daughter Lily‘s fifth birthday, and the theme? A Matt Damon birthday cake inspired by the beloved film, The Martian. Lily adores the movie, and when she asked if Matt Damon could attend her…
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Why It’ll Bother Us If Alex and Mia Break Up
low cost IUILet’s be honest—why do we care so much about celebrity relationships? If anything, we should probably regard them with the same indifference that the peasants of 18th century France felt toward the aristocracy. But here we are, feeling…
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Kindergarten Is Breaking My Heart
low cost IUIThere has never been a child more eager to start kindergarten than my youngest, Lily. It was almost as if she believed that school was this grand secret she was finally going to uncover. Once she learned the…
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Leaving My 9-Year-Old Home Alone for the First Time Filled Me with Dread
home insemination syringeLast month, my 9-year-old had a day off from school due to one of those dreaded conference days. After dropping his younger brother off at preschool, I found my son deep in the world of video games, and…
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Empowering My Kids: Their Body, Their Choices
low cost IUI“Is it okay if I give her a hug?” a stranger inquired, pointing to my daughter. Standing there with her hands nervously twisting, my little girl looked at me with wide eyes, clearly uncomfortable.“I’m not sure. Why don’t…
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- A Teen Couple’s Prom Night Stroll Concludes with a Heartwarming Surprise
- More Children Face Drowning Risks in Open Water Compared to Pools
- Why Watching Adult Content Can Benefit Your Relationship
- Navigating the Complexities of ‘Having It All’: A Realistic Perspective
- The Real Problem with the Absence of Changing Tables in Men’s Restrooms
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A Teen Couple’s Prom Night Stroll Concludes with a Heartwarming Surprise
low cost IUIIn Seaside Heights, New Jersey, a young couple’s walk home from prom took an unexpected and uplifting turn. ABC producer Mark Johnson shared a touching moment he witnessed involving a same-sex couple and a group of boisterous men. The story, which began with tension, ended on a high note.While enjoying a night out,…
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More Children Face Drowning Risks in Open Water Compared to Pools
low cost IUI As summer arrives, families are gearing up for outings to lakes, rivers, and beaches, but a recent report from Safe Kids Worldwide and Nationwide’s Make Safe Happen emphasizes the ongoing dangers of drowning in open water. While the rate of drownings in swimming pools has seen a decline, incidents in natural bodies…
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Why Watching Adult Content Can Benefit Your Relationship
low cost IUI The first time I explored adult content with a partner was in my early twenties. We were in a serious relationship and had both engaged with it separately before. After I stumbled upon his collection, we decided to experience it together. I was unsure how it would unfold. I knew it would…
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Navigating the Complexities of ‘Having It All’: A Realistic Perspective
low cost IUI As I rush into preschool to drop off my daughter, Lily, I find myself frantically trying to tame her wild hair for what feels like the hundredth time. I remind her for the umpteenth time not to share her latest fascination with passing gas with her friends or teachers. “Mom, I just…
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The Real Problem with the Absence of Changing Tables in Men’s Restrooms
low cost IUI As the demand for equality in parenting grows, the need for changing tables in men’s restrooms has become increasingly obvious. The reality is that diaper-changing responsibilities should not fall solely on one parent’s shoulders, regardless of gender. Yet, many public men’s restrooms still lack these essential facilities, which is both frustrating and…
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The End of a Cherished Friendship: A Personal Reflection
low cost IUI About two years ago, I found myself grappling with a deep emotional turmoil. I was slowly losing touch with one of the most important people in my life, and the pain felt more intense than any heartbreak I had experienced in past relationships. The fallout was unexpected. I was labeled as neglectful…
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Another Father Menaces Teen with Gun Over Daughters — In Political Advertising
low cost IUI In a recent political advertisement that has stirred controversy, a father leverages a shotgun to threaten a teenage boy over his daughter’s dating choices. This portrayal exemplifies the troubling perception of paternal control over daughters’ sexuality, echoing sentiments that many thought we had outgrown. The ad features Marcus Bennett, a candidate for…
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My Daughter Turned Away From Me Because of My Struggles
low cost IUI My daughter has chosen silence. She’s switched off the location feature on her phone and is staying with her father, harboring deep resentment towards me. Rightly so—I’ve let her down. If this rift doesn’t heal, it stands as my greatest failure as a parent. I can’t push myself into her life. As…
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Betsy DeVos Advocates for Schools to Have Authority to Report Undocumented Students
low cost IUI In her recent testimony before Congress, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos faced backlash for suggesting that individual schools should determine whether to report undocumented students to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). During an educational panel, Representative Marcus Jennings (D-CA) pressed DeVos on whether educators had a duty to notify immigration…
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My Partner Restored My Trust with a Safe Word
low cost IUI Updated: Dec. 24, 2019 Originally Published: March 3, 2018 “Slow down! You’re going to endanger us both!” I shouted at my partner. I don’t usually resort to such dramatic outbursts (well, maybe I do). But when you’re hurtling down the Autobahn at about 130 mph, it’s hard not to react. My partner,…