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9 Reasons Your Kids Might End Up Resenting You as Adults
low cost IUILast Christmas, my mother gifted my three-year-old a tablet, and I promptly confiscated it. I’m not keen on him getting too attached to screens—he already lunges for my phone the moment I turn my back, expertly navigating to…
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A Candid Warning: Adding a Third Child Will Transform Your Life
home insemination syringeMenu Parenting by Jenna ThompsonUpdated: March 4, 2021Originally Published: May 30, 2017Everyone assured me that the shift to having three children would be a breeze compared to welcoming a first or second. “You won’t even notice the difference,”…
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What We Say to Our Kids vs. What They Actually Hear
low cost IUIFrom the moment I hit 9 years old, I became a walking advertisement for the perils of home perms. My mom, exhausted from wrestling with my fine, unruly hair—which was about as manageable as a cloud—decided to take…
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For the Sake of Sanity…Let’s Talk About Balloons
Get Pregnant FastBefore I embraced motherhood, balloons were a source of pure joy for me. They were vibrant, floating bursts of color that seemed to dance in the air. But then I became a parent, and suddenly, balloons transformed into…
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Why I Want a Divorce, Even Though I’m Afraid to Admit It
low cost IUIAfter nearly 12 years of marriage, my life has been filled with milestones—buying a house, getting a car, adopting a rabbit, and raising three amazing kids. We’ve experienced our fair share of joyful moments and challenges, yet here…
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10 Life Lessons I Gained From Watching ’80s Movies
low cost IUIThe blockbuster films of the 1980s taught me significant lessons about life long before I even understood their impact while sporting my acid-washed jeans and a pastel blazer. Here’s what I learned: Wall Street (1987) This film made…
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Your Youngest Child Will Benefit from Your Best Parenting Skills (Because You Learn to Unwind)
home insemination syringeReflect for a moment on those initial six weeks after bringing home your first child. Recall the countless absurdities, like obsessively tracking feeding schedules (in pencil, of course, for adjustments), meticulously logging dirty diapers and their contents, maintaining…
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Nurturing Adventurous Spirits: The Importance of Unstructured Play
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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…