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The Housing Market Is Trying to Push Us Out, but We’re Not Budging
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Restaurant Owner Offers Free Meals to Those in Need: A Heartwarming Gesture
Get Pregnant FastGenerosity shines through in unexpected places, and one restaurant owner is stepping up to make a difference in his community. Meet Raj Patel, the owner of Spice Haven, an Indian eatery located in Edmonton, Alberta. With a heartfelt…
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Teen Girl Excluded from Prom for Wearing a Tuxedo
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If Organized Sports Become Unenjoyable for My Child — Yes, I’m Supporting Their Decision to Quit
Get Pregnant FastAs I sit here sipping my morning coffee, I keep one eye on the weather forecast. A looming storm threatens to disrupt my five-year-old’s final little league game of the season, and I find myself torn. While I…
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The Value of Cultivating Your Own Friendships as a Parent
low cost IUIOnce upon a time, before the whirlwind of parenthood swept in, friendships were the cornerstone of your social life. Then, bam! You become a parent, and suddenly, those cherished connections can feel like they’ve vanished into thin air.…
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Single Dads, It’s Time to Rethink Those Kid Photos on Your Dating Profile
home insemination syringeHey single dads! Let’s have a quick chat about your Tinder profiles. While showing off your adorable kids might seem like a great way to highlight your nurturing side, it might not be the best approach for attracting…
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18 Whoppers I’ve Told My Kids to Get Them to Try New Foods
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It’s Completely Fine If Your 5-Year-Old Isn’t Prepared for Kindergarten
Get Pregnant FastWhen I first heard from various sources, including my child’s preschool teacher, that I might want to postpone sending my son to kindergarten for a year—commonly known as “redshirting”—I was initially perplexed.After all, he celebrated his fifth birthday…
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United Airlines, It’s Time to Embrace Leggings: Update Your Dress Code!
Get Pregnant FastIn case you missed the buzz, a viral incident unfolded involving two young girls, aged ten, who were barred from boarding a United Airlines flight simply because they were wearing leggings. As the details spread across social media,…
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Those ‘Cost to Raise a Child’ Reports Are Nonsense. Let’s Discuss What It Really Costs to Raise a Parent.
Get Pregnant FastIt’s hardly a revelation that raising kids is a financial burden. Recent estimates suggest that families shell out between $12,350 and $13,900 annually for their little ones. Quick math tells us that by the time your child turns…
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Man Pretends to Be Target on Facebook to Hilariously Roast Critics
low cost IUIRecently, 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 own hands.…
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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…
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The 5 Most Awkward Aspects of Your Gynecological Exam
low cost IUI If you’re not in the delightful state of pregnancy (lucky you!), chances are you’ll find yourself at your annual gynecological exam – an experience as enjoyable as convincing a toddler to eat a plate of Brussels sprouts. I’m no medical expert (unless you count being an expert in wine tasting), but I’m…
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12 Unexpected Insights from My 20-Year Reunion
low cost IUI Reunions can be eye-opening experiences, especially when it’s been two decades since you last saw your classmates. Here are a dozen surprising things I discovered at my 20th reunion that might inspire you to reconnect with your past. Casual Settings Win: Our 10-year reunion was held in a stiff banquet hall, with…
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10 New Emojis We Wish Would Make Their Debut
low cost IUI It’s no secret that emoji lovers are still grumbling about the absence of a middle finger emoji. Let’s be real; that’s the emoji we’ve all been eagerly anticipating. And while we’re at it, where’s the hot dog, taco, glass of white wine, and lobster? It sounds like someone is eager to show…