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The Decision for Permanent Sterilization at Age 31
home insemination syringeAfter welcoming my third child in 2001, I felt a strong conviction that my family was complete. With a 4-year-old, a 2-year-old, and a newborn, my hands were full, and I was ready to take definitive steps to…
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24 Whoppers Parents Tell Their Toddlers
1. Only big kids have accidents.low cost IUILet’s be real: you’ve had a few slip-ups yourself—like that time you were pregnant, or during that marathon with the infamous runner’s trots, and definitely on Taco Tuesday when you decided moderation was…
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How to Organize Your Child’s School Folder in 12 Simple Steps
Get Pregnant FastEvery afternoon, when my kids rush home from school, they burst through the door, empty their backpacks, and immediately present their classroom folders to me, all at once. This moment is crucial; the contents of that folder can…
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#13ReasonsYouBelong: A Message My Students and I Hope to Share Across Your Campus
home insemination syringeI often think about how different things might have been if Sarah had made it to college. She would have discovered that life continues beyond the age of 18, and that it’s possible to reshape your identity outside…
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Should Your Kids Learn to Speak Some… Not-So-Great Mandarin?
low cost IUILet’s take a trip down memory lane—51 years back to a Cold War climate where the Berlin Wall had just been erected, and President Kennedy delivered a monumental speech to a crowd of 450,000 in Germany. In a…
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How to Apply Sunscreen to Little Kids: A Comedic Survival Guide
low cost IUISummer is here, and with it comes the delightful challenge of applying sunscreen to your little ones. While essential for protecting their delicate skin from harmful UVA rays and painful burns, the process can feel like trying to…
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ADHD is a Valid Medical Diagnosis: It’s Time to Eliminate the Stigma
home insemination syringeI’m frustrated. No, that doesn’t quite capture it. I’m irate, disheartened, and astonished. In the past week, I’ve read multiple articles about childhood ADHD, and each one has left me feeling agitated. A common theme across these writings…
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What PMS Sounds Like in My Head
low cost IUI“Good morning! Everything is terrible. Especially you—yep, you’re included.”“Seriously, it’s already 8 AM—where’s my breakfast cheeseburger? I can’t function without it!”“Ugh, those clothes you’re wearing? They look like a bag lady’s wardrobe. And what’s with the bra? Just…
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8 Insights I Want My Daughter to Grasp About Being the Tall Girl
low cost IUIAs a physician, I want to share some thoughts with you, my dear, about the journey of being tall. I reached 5 feet 9 inches by the time I was in fourth grade, and with your father standing…
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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…