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Family Receives Their Miracle Clinical Trial and Shifts Focus to Support Other Children
home insemination syringeEliza has become a beacon of hope as the first child to undergo gene therapy for Sanfilippo Syndrome, often referred to as Childhood Alzheimer’s. The O’Neill family’s journey has been filled with challenges, but they refuse to give…
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Are Toddlers Truly Dull, or Is It Just Me?
home insemination syringeParentingBy Dr. Evelyn CarterWe often accept that infants can be rather uneventful. For the initial months, their primary activities involve sleeping, crying, feeding, and eliminating waste. These repetitive actions are generally tolerated because, after all, you have a…
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A Heartwarming Encounter: A Little Girl’s Gesture in Walmart
home insemination syringeIn an unexpected moment at Walmart, a mother named Lisa experienced a touching encounter that left her emotional. While navigating the aisles with her two daughters, they engaged in light-hearted conversations to keep the shopping experience enjoyable. From…
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Let’s Talk About Participation Trophies Without Being Jerks
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I Wished for My Daughter to Be Beautiful
home insemination syringeI hoped my daughter would be beautiful. I even sent a wish to the universe for her to have golden hair, captivating blue or green eyes, a radiant smile, and an adorable nose. I would rub my belly…
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6 Reasons I’m Grateful for Parenthood
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Why I’m Not Concerned About My Children’s Grades
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To the Caregivers of Spirited Children
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The Rise of “Brexting”: A New Trend in Motherhood Discussions
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Touching Ultrasound Image Captures Unborn Twins Holding Hands
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- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- 4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
- How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
- A Tidy Home (or Not!)
- The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
home insemination syringeHey there! Yes, I’m addressing you — the lone individual at this children’s sports event who’s out there berating the referees and players, flailing your arms, and exhaling in frustration, essentially behaving like a petulant child. It’s time for you to take a step back. In fact, take multiple seats. Maybe even grab…
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4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
low cost IUI When I first received my gestational diabetes diagnosis, I was a bundle of nerves. I sobbed to my husband and family, convinced I was to blame for this predicament. I panicked over the thought of needles, hefty babies, and a restricted diet. Fast forward to my second pregnancy, and I was much…
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How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Tweens and Teens
low cost IUI As my children have grown and we’ve finally bid farewell to those endless Caillou reruns, my husband and I are thrilled to introduce our two tweens to the wonderfully nostalgic world of ‘80s movies—the greatest cinematic era, if I do say so myself! Watching these films takes me back to a time…
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A Tidy Home (or Not!)
low cost IUI We like to think of our home as “rich in love, but light on cash.” Back when we were flush with both affection and funds, we had a little help keeping the place tidy. Fast forward to today, and the responsibility for house cleaning falls squarely on our shoulders. The result? Well,…
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The Weather Channel Takes a Jab at Trump’s Climate Decision
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Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations
home insemination syringe Menu Lifestyle Battling Breast Cancer for Future Generations by Lila Thompson Oct. 22, 2016 As October arrives, the vibrant hues of autumn foliage emerge, and corn mazes and haunted houses spring to life. You guessed it, it’s that time of year again! Just as the leaves shift their colors, America turns pink…
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If You’re Unsure About Kids, Maybe You Shouldn’t Have Them
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My Misguided Notions of Motherhood: A Recipe for Burnout
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We’re With Her: Love Triumphs Over Hate
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Science Says Kids Inherit Their Intelligence from Mom, and Dads Can Only Laugh
home insemination syringe According to research featured in Psychology Today, it turns out that children inherit their intelligence primarily from their mothers. In fact, studies suggest that as much as 77% of intelligence can be traced back to mom! (Ouch, sorry dads!) The research indicates that the genes linked to intelligence are found on the…