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The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: A Model for Social Media Philanthropy
home insemination syringeThe ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has proven to be an exemplary model of how social media can be harnessed for a noble cause. In essence, the challenge invites participants to pour cold water over themselves to raise awareness…
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A Couple Discovers Their Pregnancy with Help from a ‘Malfunctioning’ FitBit
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Artist Challenges Gender Norms in Vintage Advertisements to Highlight Their Absurdity
low cost IUIEli Rezkallah, a visual artist from Beirut, Lebanon, has taken on the challenge of exposing the ridiculousness of outdated gender roles through the lens of vintage advertisements. His project, “In a Parallel Universe,” flips the script by placing…
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Republicans Seek ‘Obamacare Horror Stories’ but Face Unexpected Backlash
low cost IUIIn the ongoing debate surrounding healthcare, the Indiana Republican Party recently took to social media with a request for citizens to share their “Obamacare horror stories.” What they likely anticipated as a way to garner support for their…
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Counterprotesters Successfully Thwart Right-Wing Rally in Boston Before It Began
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Mom of Three in Just 11 Months Shares Her Post-Baby Belly to Encourage Body Positivity
low cost IUIAn Australian mother, who welcomed three children within a mere 11 months, is using her post-pregnancy body as a platform to inspire acceptance among mothers everywhere. After giving birth to her daughter in January 2016, she discovered she…
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12 Fun Alternative Job Titles for Parents
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Trump’s Environmental Rollback: Key Orders on Pipelines Signed in First Week in Office
Get Pregnant FastIn just a week into his presidency, Trump has already made headlines with a series of controversial executive orders, significantly impacting women, homebuyers, federal employees, and the environment. Today, he took a bold step by signing orders to…
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20 Things You Should Avoid Saying to a Mom with a Colicky Baby
low cost IUIAs a pediatrician and a mother, I understand the challenges of caring for a colicky baby. My own experience with my son, who cried incessantly for the first few months, taught me just how overwhelming it can be.…
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C-Section: A Natural Birth Experience?
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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
- Why Watching Adult Content Can Benefit Your Relationship
- Navigating the Complexities of ‘Having It All’: A Realistic Perspective
- The Real Problem with the Absence of Changing Tables in Men’s Restrooms
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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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Why Watching Adult Content Can Benefit Your Relationship
low cost IUI The first time I explored adult content with a partner was in my early twenties. We were in a serious relationship and had both engaged with it separately before. After I stumbled upon his collection, we decided to experience it together. I was unsure how it would unfold. I knew it would…
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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,…