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Teen Listens to Her Brother’s Heartbeat in the Girl Whose Life He Saved
home insemination syringeIn a deeply moving moment, a young girl was given the extraordinary opportunity to hear the heartbeat of her late brother within the chest of the girl whose life he saved. During her 15th birthday celebration, a Quinceañera,…
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Top 10 Things That Drive Us Up the Wall When Kids Are in the Car
home insemination syringeDriving can be a test of patience, especially when children are along for the ride. As a parent, I often find myself not just navigating the road, but also managing the chaos in the backseat. Here are the…
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My 11-Year-Old Wants Everything, and I Just Want Him to Pause
low cost IUIMy 11-year-old son, Daniel, is sprawled on the couch with a plate of tater tots precariously balanced on his knees. He’s donned his well-worn Giants hoodie—the one he bought with his own cash after their second World Series…
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Reflections of a Reformed Helicopter Parent
home insemination syringeIt finally struck me today that my little girl is no longer a baby. While hints of this realization have surfaced over the last few months, today it was a profound, almost overwhelming epiphany. As a parent, I’ve…
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The Amazing, Challenging, Grateful, Fortunate, Burdensome, Beautifully Complicated Journey of Parenting a Child with ADD
home insemination syringeExplaining the experience of raising a child with ADD to someone who hasn’t lived it is truly a challenge.“Oh, my daughter takes forever to get her shoes and socks on too. That doesn’t mean she has ADD. That’s…
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The Anti-Betty Draper Letter to My Daughters
low cost IUIMad Men fans were buzzing last night, some shocked and heartbroken over Betty’s devastating lung cancer diagnosis, while others felt a certain satisfaction that the emotionally distant mother was finally facing consequences. But what really struck me was…
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10 Things to Say to Your Teen Daughter Who Wants to Be Emancipated
low cost IUIThis weekend, our beloved TV star, Mia Harper, 17, made headlines after gaining her legal emancipation from her mother. While stories like hers often highlight deeper issues, it’s an all-too-familiar scenario that many parents face: the clash between…
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Parenting Without Technology: How on Earth Did They Manage?
home insemination syringeAs wonderful as parenting can be (hear me out), there are definitely some challenges. Surprised? Who would have guessed that pouring your heart and soul into raising little humans could occasionally feel like a slog? Well, it can…
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9 Guidelines for Our Village: Parenting Etiquette
home insemination syringeMy village may not be the perfect community I envisioned, but it’s the one I cherish. It encompasses parents and non-parents, lifelong friends and new acquaintances, believers and skeptics, as well as various age groups. This year, we’ve…
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Twitter Account Shares Hilarious Infomercial GIFs
home insemination syringeIf you’re in need of a good chuckle, look no further! I recently discovered a Twitter account that tweets GIFs from some of the most over-the-top infomercials from back in the day. A friend retweeted a few gems,…
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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…