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The 5 Coolest Moves a Dad Can Make
Get Pregnant FastHey there, dads! Let’s give a round of applause to all the awesome fathers out there who are stepping up their game in these five ways. Whether you’re cruising in style or just being a solid support for…
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My Journey with Alcoholism: A Personal Account
home insemination syringeHello, I’m Emma, and I’m an alcoholic. At first glance, I might not fit the stereotype. As a 36-year-old, educated, middle-class churchgoer, I don’t resemble the typical image of an alcoholic often portrayed in media. However, I’ve come…
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The Journey of Motherhood: Embracing Change
home insemination syringeIt’s hard to pinpoint when it happened, but one morning I woke up to find that my kids were no longer babies or toddlers. They didn’t require me to pour their cereal or lift them from their cribs…
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In Defense of Protecting Our Children for as Long as Possible
home insemination syringeMy partner and I engage in open and candid conversations with our children. No topic is off the table — when they have questions, we strive to provide clear answers that suit their understanding. However, we remain mindful…
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The 7 Most Notable Parenting Missteps of 2015
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5 Ways My Health Challenges Made Me A Better Parent
Get Pregnant FastWhen I received my diagnosis of breast cancer, my son was only 18 months old, and I had just returned to work after maternity leave a mere seven months earlier. The news hit me like a ton of…
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How I Escaped the Destructive Cycle of Food in My Life
Get Pregnant FastGrowing up, my mother was perpetually on a diet. The ’70s and ’80s are a faded memory filled with her endless consumption of cottage cheese, hot lemon water, and weeks-long grapefruit-only phases. She munched on dense rye crackers…
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The Unvarnished Reality of Motherhood
low cost IUIUpdated: Aug. 13, 2015Originally Published: Sep. 10, 2014This morning, I lost my patience. In a moment of utter chaos, I found myself whisper-yelling, “WHAT IS WRONG WITH EVERYONE IN THIS HOUSE?!” I didn’t intend for it to happen.…
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What My Son Should Understand About Father’s Day
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6 Things I Want You to Know About Raising a Child with Cystic Fibrosis
low cost IUIParenting a child with a chronic health condition is a wild ride filled with ups, downs, and everything in between. It can be stressful, enlightening, exhausting, and sometimes downright heartbreaking. Until you’ve been there or walked alongside someone…
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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…