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Life After a Suicide Attempt: My Journey to Hope
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Charming 5-Year-Old’s Speech About ‘Marack’ Obama Captivates the Internet
home insemination syringeIn a heartfelt and utterly adorable video, a young girl grapples with the reality of Barack Obama no longer being president. Like many, this little one, named Lily, is struggling to comprehend the transition of power, and her…
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It’s Totally Fine If You’re Not Feeling It
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Playdates Are Possible for Children with Special Needs
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent of a child with special needs, I often hear my son Leo exclaim, “I need to call Mia’s mom!” You might wonder who Mia is. Here’s the story.After Leo experienced his first major seizure, I…
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The Challenge of Your Little One Turning Four
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Yelp Reviews of Newborns: A Hilarious Take on Parenting
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to making decisions in our everyday lives, many of us turn to Yelp for guidance—be it choosing a restaurant, a dentist, or a reliable plumber. But have you ever thought about consulting Yelp for something…
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The Importance of Early Reading: A Pediatrician’s Perspective
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Forget About Dr. Google: Your Pediatrician is Your Best Resource
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Dads Hesitant to Take Paternity Leave Due to Workplace Stigmas
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- The 10 Characters You’ll Encounter During Your Baby Journey
- Navigating the Conversation About Legal Marijuana with Your Kids
- 39 Reasons Why My Son Refuses to Eat Dinner
- A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
- 4 Surprising Upsides to Gestational Diabetes
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The 10 Characters You’ll Encounter During Your Baby Journey
low cost IUIHaving experienced the removal of one gallbladder and the arrival of two babies (thankfully, not at the same time), I’ve spent quite a bit of time in hospital settings. Each visit was unique—goodbye to major organs and hello to cute little bundles! But regardless of the occasion, I’ve bumped into the same cast…
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Navigating the Conversation About Legal Marijuana with Your Kids
low cost IUI “Are those pot brownies?” my child blurted out during a casual snack time. I thought about correcting them, “You mean ‘pot brownies,’ right?” She just shrugged and asked, “What’s the difference?” Cue the awkward silence—time for a serious chat about drugs. I wasn’t even sure if people really made crack brownies—do they?—but…
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39 Reasons Why My Son Refuses to Eat Dinner
low cost IUI Every parent knows the struggle of dealing with picky eaters, and I can certainly relate. While my daughter is adventurous with food, my 4-year-old son seems to have a fresh excuse every night when it comes to dinner. To borrow a line from a classic film, “My son crafts reasons for not…
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A Message to the Disruptors at Kids’ Sports Events
home insemination syringe Hey 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…
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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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10 Reasons to Slice a Blueberry into Quarters: A Totally Rational Approach from a Well-Educated Mom
low cost IUI As a parent, I’ve done some pretty quirky things, but slicing a single blueberry into quarters might just take the cake. The other day, while preparing a snack for my 17-month-old daughter, I pulled out some organic blueberries from the fridge. Remembering a random tidbit about how blueberries are roughly the size…
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The Best of Intentions: Navigating Parenting Conversations
low cost IUI At a lively brunch gathering, a family friend turns to me, a warm smile lighting up her face. “Your kids are absolutely precious!” she exclaims. “Thank you! We think they’re pretty great,” I reply, trying to keep the humility in check. But then comes the dreaded question: “So, which one is the…
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How to Gently Rouse a Sleeping Teen (Without Causing a Family Crisis)
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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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Teaching Our Sons About Respect and Consent
low cost IUI Hey there, fellow parents! When I say, “We need to teach our sons not to engage in harmful behaviors,” here’s what I’m getting at. Let’s kick things off early—like, really early—when they’re too young to even think about it. Instilling Respect for Their Bodies Start by instilling respect for their own bodies.…