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Create Budget-Friendly Birthday Cards
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to birthday cards, I have to admit—it’s hard to justify spending money on something that gets torn open and tossed in the trash moments later. At three to four dollars a card, it feels like…
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Why Pregnancy Isn’t Glamorous: Leaky Breasts, Awkward Gas, and More
Get Pregnant FastLet’s get real: pregnancy isn’t exactly the picturesque experience many make it out to be. There, I said it! It’s a refreshing relief to voice this sentiment, akin to running freely through a wildflower meadow—full of life but…
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Confronting Harmful Attitudes in Older Generations
low cost IUILet’s get straight to the point: we need to stop excusing older generations for their harmful attitudes and behaviors. While it’s natural to cherish our grandparents and older relatives, that doesn’t mean we should overlook their prejudiced remarks…
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The Humorous Side of Parenting: Navigating Kids’ Sports
home insemination syringeDo you have a fondness for mud? How about surrendering your weekends to perch on hard bleachers, sipping mediocre concession stand coffee while your child complains about the cold? If so, youth sports may just be your family’s…
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Navigating the Baby Teeth Dilemma: What Should You Do?
low cost IUIAs a pediatrician, I often hear from parents grappling with an unusual yet sentimental question: what to do with their children’s lost baby teeth? The distinction between parents and non-parents becomes stark when you stumble upon a collection…
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School Policy Mandates Girls to Dance If Requested by Boys – A Disturbing Revelation
low cost IUIIn a troubling policy at a Utah elementary school, girls are reportedly required to accept a dance invitation from boys, stirring outrage among parents. This rule has raised significant concerns about the message it sends regarding consent and…
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The Old Us: Rediscovering My Husband
Get Pregnant FastOn a stunning September morning 17 years ago, I found myself at the back of a cathedral, adorned in an ivory gown, anxiously gazing down the aisle. As my father offered me his arm and the familiar wedding…
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Garth Brooks Assists Couple in Epic Baby Gender Reveal
low cost IUIWhen it comes to revealing the sex of an unborn child, Wesley and Katy Foster took the cake with their creative approach—one that even Garth Brooks was happy to be a part of! The couple, who are die-hard…
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Mom Pulls Off a Brilliant MacGyver Move for Some Much-Needed Alone Time
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, we’ve all been there—wishing for just a few moments of solitude to handle even the most basic tasks, like using the restroom. One clever mom, however, took matters into her own hands and devised a…
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- A Teen Couple’s Prom Night Stroll Concludes with a Heartwarming Surprise
- More Children Face Drowning Risks in Open Water Compared to Pools
- Navigating the Complexities of ‘Having It All’: A Realistic Perspective
- The Real Problem with the Absence of Changing Tables in Men’s Restrooms
- The End of a Cherished Friendship: A Personal Reflection
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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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More Children Face Drowning Risks in Open Water Compared to Pools
low cost IUI As summer arrives, families are gearing up for outings to lakes, rivers, and beaches, but a recent report from Safe Kids Worldwide and Nationwide’s Make Safe Happen emphasizes the ongoing dangers of drowning in open water. While the rate of drownings in swimming pools has seen a decline, incidents in natural bodies…
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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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The End of a Cherished Friendship: A Personal Reflection
low cost IUI About two years ago, I found myself grappling with a deep emotional turmoil. I was slowly losing touch with one of the most important people in my life, and the pain felt more intense than any heartbreak I had experienced in past relationships. The fallout was unexpected. I was labeled as neglectful…
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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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Betsy DeVos Advocates for Schools to Have Authority to Report Undocumented Students
low cost IUI In her recent testimony before Congress, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos faced backlash for suggesting that individual schools should determine whether to report undocumented students to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). During an educational panel, Representative Marcus Jennings (D-CA) pressed DeVos on whether educators had a duty to notify immigration…
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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…