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Navigating the Challenges of Being a Highly Sensitive Parent
low cost IUILast holiday season, I found myself wishing for a pair of noise-canceling headphones. “It just feels so overwhelming in our home,” I told my partner. While he may have thought it was a joke, I was dead serious.As…
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Teens Are Voicing Their Experiences with Gun Violence – We Must Pay Attention
low cost IUIIn the wake of the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida, it has become increasingly clear that the most crucial perspectives we need to listen to are not those of politicians or social media influencers, but rather the…
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Understanding Tween Tech: Essential Information for Parents Regarding Facebook
home insemination syringeWelcome to the latest edition of “Tween Tech,” a series that explores the social media platforms that are most popular among children. Previous discussions have covered platforms like Jott, Snapchat, Instagram, Vine, and Clash of Clans.What is Facebook?Launched…
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When Your 4-Year-Old Daughter Questions Her Beauty
low cost IUIAs a pediatrician and a parent, I often see the impact of early social interactions on children’s self-esteem. Recently, I had a poignant experience with my daughter, Lily. When I picked her up from school, her usual exuberance…
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Super Lice Identified in 25 States: A Call for Caution
home insemination syringeRecent studies have unveiled the presence of “super lice” across 25 states—an alarming development that highlights strains of lice resistant to common over-the-counter treatments. The term “lice” alone can induce anxiety in parents, but adding the word “super”…
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Money Can Sometimes Buy Happiness—Especially When It Means Gaining Time
low cost IUIWe’ve all heard the saying that money can’t buy happiness. While it’s true that many of life’s greatest joys are free and that numerous lottery winners have faced unexpected challenges, there is a nuanced perspective worth considering. I’ve…
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17 Insights from Parents of Children with Food Allergies
Get Pregnant FastBefore we discovered that our youngest child had severe food allergies, we kept our emergency contacts scrawled on a wrinkled piece of paper, tucked away between the kitchen utensils. However, everything changed when our daughter Mia was just…
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The Importance of Women Having Control Over Pregnancy Decisions
Get Pregnant FastWomen deserve the right to choose when they want to become pregnant. As advocates like Maria and James Thompson emphasize, access to contraception empowers women to shape their futures. “The impact of a reliable contraceptive method is profound.…
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A Kansas Librarian Demonstrates the iPhone Costs for Medical Care Associated with Chronic Illnesses
low cost IUIIn a recent CNN interview, Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) sparked controversy with his suggestion that individuals should sell their iPhones to fund their healthcare expenses. His remarks, which he later retracted, drew criticism from individuals who know firsthand…
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I’m Done Being a Smartphone Zombie
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- Navigating the Complexities of ‘Having It All’: A Realistic Perspective
- The Real Problem with the Absence of Changing Tables in Men’s Restrooms
- Another Father Menaces Teen with Gun Over Daughters — In Political Advertising
- My Daughter Turned Away From Me Because of My Struggles
- My Partner Restored My Trust with a Safe Word
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Navigating the Complexities of ‘Having It All’: A Realistic Perspective
low cost IUIAs 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 tooted!”…
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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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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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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…
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Breaking News: Yes, You Can Be a Punctual Parent—Here’s How
low cost IUI Growing up, my father had a saying: “If you’re on time, you’re late.” I vividly recall him ushering our family out the door well ahead of any scheduled event. It became a running joke that he often spent more time in airport lounges than on his actual flights, thanks to his unwavering…
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What I Discovered After Complimenting a Stranger at a Restaurant
low cost IUI It was a typical evening with friends when we decided to dine at a local restaurant. As we entered, I was immediately captivated by the hostess’s radiant skin. It had that perfect, dewy quality that makes you feel both admiration and a hint of jealousy—definitely the kind of complexion that fuels the…
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Trump’s Controversial Remarks on Childbirth at March For Life Rally
low cost IUI During a recent speech at the March For Life rally, President Donald Trump made a bewildering statement regarding childbirth that raised eyebrows across the nation. The President, marking a historic moment as the first sitting commander-in-chief to address the rally, expressed his disapproval of babies being born at full-term, specifically in the…
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I Am Nothing Like My Mother — And That’s A Good Thing
low cost IUI It became abundantly clear to me that my mother and I are fundamentally different when I witnessed her capture a mouse using only her bare hands. I was perched on the dining room table, screaming in horror, while she calmly handled the situation as if it were an everyday occurrence. Honestly, the…