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The Home Insemination Kit Manifesto
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How My Daughter’s Innocent Inquiry About My Weight Motivated Me to Reclaim My Health
low cost IUIFor as long as I can remember, I’ve been on the heavier side. While I was never unhealthy, my larger frame often left me feeling self-conscious. I tried to brush it off, but deep down, it gnawed at…
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Mother Donates Record-Breaking 15 Gallons of Breast Milk for a Noble Cause
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Parenthood Took Me on a Journey to Therapy
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Your 48 Week Old Baby’s Development and Milestones
Get Pregnant FastCongratulations on reaching the 48-week mark with your little one! Can you believe you’re just four weeks away from that monumental first birthday? If you gave birth to your baby, it’s wild to think that this time last…
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Let’s Face It: The Easter Bunny is a Little Creepy
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Couples Who Share a Drink: The Science Behind a Happy Marriage
Get Pregnant FastDid you know that couples who share similar drinking habits tend to report higher levels of marital satisfaction? A recent study published in The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Series reveals some intriguing insights into this phenomenon.Before…
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Dear Educator,
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The 6 Indicators for Identifying Synthetic Children
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5 Strategies for Improving Sleep Quality (and Why You Should Implement Them)
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- My Daughter Turned Away From Me Because of My Struggles
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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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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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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
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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…