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Newsflash: Grandparents Come in All Shapes and Sizes
low cost IUIWhen my partner, Alex, and I reflect on our experiences as parents to three children, it’s clear that our parents have vastly different styles when it comes to grandparenting. Alex’s parents lean towards tradition, often saying, “Why don’t…
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Multitasking Mom Demonstrates the Art of Balancing Responsibilities
low cost IUIIn a remarkable display of multitasking, a mother named Sarah Collins captured hearts during her graduation ceremony at Harmony College, where she received her degree in nutrition. Sarah was initially hesitant to attend the ceremony because her infant…
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Does Worrying About Being Present Hinder My Ability to Enjoy the Moment?
low cost IUILast Monday was a classic example of how quickly things can spiral. I totally blanked on the fact that my son Charlie had hockey practice scheduled for a holiday, so I had to shift my mom’s dinner visit…
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Cassette Tapes, Dial-Up, and 14 Other Things My Child Won’t Believe Existed
home insemination syringeAs a member of the older millennial generation, I find myself uniquely positioned between the world of yesterday and the age of technology today. Growing up, I experienced life before social media, smartphones, and high-speed internet. Now, as…
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6 Reasons Friendships in Your 40s Are More Fulfilling
home insemination syringeEveryone experiences shifts in friendships over the years; the best buddy you had as a child might not be the same person you connect with in your 20s. Similarly, college companions might drift apart soon after graduation. However,…
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Cell Phones in Schools: A Significant Impact on Academic Performance
home insemination syringeRecent research highlights the negative influence of cell phones on students’ academic achievements. A study conducted by researchers at the London School of Economics analyzed test scores from thousands of 16-year-olds between 2000 and 2012, revealing that schools…
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The Everyday Reality of a Stay-at-Home Mom: A Perspective from the Medical Field
low cost IUIWhen my son, Leo, was around six months old, I faced a tough decision. My salary barely covered childcare expenses, and I was overwhelmed with feelings of missing my little one while being miserable both at work and…
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When I Discovered My Baby Would Be Born with a Birth Defect
Get Pregnant FastI will always remember the moment I learned I was expecting for the second time. My first pregnancy had ended abruptly in a heartbreaking miscarriage, leaving me in a dark place for months. After enduring five months of…
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8 Ways Divorce Enhanced My Parenting Skills
home insemination syringeDivorce can leave lasting emotional imprints on children, despite their innate resilience. Growing up with divorced parents, I once vowed to spare my own children from such experiences. Yet, after 18 years of marriage and two kids, I…
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McDonald’s Hires Security After Kids Engage in Reckless Behavior
low cost IUIIn a surprising turn of events, a McDonald’s location in Manchester, England has resorted to hiring security personnel due to a series of alarming incidents involving local youths. Over recent months, groups of children have wreaked havoc in…
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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,…