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I Mandate ‘Unstructured Time’ for My Children
home insemination syringeUpdated: Feb. 10, 2016Originally Published: Sep. 25, 2015If you were to listen closely at my home last night, you would have heard my child exclaiming that I am “the meanest mom ever!” as loud protests echoed through the…
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Facing Divorce as a Working Mom
low cost IUIAs I hurriedly packed for a business trip, my husband dropped a bombshell: he wanted a divorce. My emotions were a whirlwind of devastation and unexpected relief. Just a few months prior, I would have been terrified. The…
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Our Kids Are Safer Than Ever, But We Just Won’t Believe It
low cost IUIGrowing up in the 70s and 80s, I had a pretty carefree childhood. My mother worked as a waitress at night, leaving me to fend for myself after school. I was a latchkey kid from around second grade,…
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Finding My Own Way to Support the Women’s March: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant FastLet’s dive into the color pink for a moment. Throughout my childhood, I proudly claimed my disdain for it, resisting societal expectations that suggested girls should embrace all things pink and frilly. I was an athlete at heart,…
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The New Reality of Football Viewing Parties After Kids
Get Pregnant FastWhen I first met my partner, we hit it off in a cozy bar, celebrating the New England Patriots’ historic Super Bowl victory just months prior. As fellow Massachusetts natives living in Washington, D.C., he charmed me by…
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5 Strategies for Nurturing a Daughter Who Voices Her Opinions
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Homework Blues: A Parent’s Perspective
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What My Mother Taught Me About Splitting Wood
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A Heartwarming Moment: An Actor and His Daughter’s Political Impersonation
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If You Adore Bold and Playful Leggings, There’s No Need to Wait for Your ‘Dream Come True’
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- Navigating the Complexities of ‘Having It All’: A Realistic Perspective
- The Real Problem with the Absence of Changing Tables in Men’s Restrooms
- Another Father Menaces Teen with Gun Over Daughters — In Political Advertising
- My Daughter Turned Away From Me Because of My Struggles
- My Partner Restored My Trust with a Safe Word
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Navigating the Complexities of ‘Having It All’: A Realistic Perspective
low cost IUIAs 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 tooted!”…
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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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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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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,…
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What Does “I Hate You” Really Indicate? And Other Teen Expressions
low cost IUI Parenting By Emily Carter Updated: January 20, 2018 “I can’t stand you!” my teenage daughter yelled, her voice filled with fury. “You won’t be at my wedding and you’ll never meet your grandkids!” In that moment, it felt as if her words were daggers aimed directly at my heart. The intensity of…
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Breaking News: Yes, You Can Be a Punctual Parent—Here’s How
low cost IUI Growing up, my father had a saying: “If you’re on time, you’re late.” I vividly recall him ushering our family out the door well ahead of any scheduled event. It became a running joke that he often spent more time in airport lounges than on his actual flights, thanks to his unwavering…
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What I Discovered After Complimenting a Stranger at a Restaurant
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Trump’s Controversial Remarks on Childbirth at March For Life Rally
low cost IUI During a recent speech at the March For Life rally, President Donald Trump made a bewildering statement regarding childbirth that raised eyebrows across the nation. The President, marking a historic moment as the first sitting commander-in-chief to address the rally, expressed his disapproval of babies being born at full-term, specifically in the…
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I Am Nothing Like My Mother — And That’s A Good Thing
low cost IUI It became abundantly clear to me that my mother and I are fundamentally different when I witnessed her capture a mouse using only her bare hands. I was perched on the dining room table, screaming in horror, while she calmly handled the situation as if it were an everyday occurrence. Honestly, the…