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Forget Ice Chips: Eating During Labor Could Be Advantageous
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What Are You Waiting For? 9 Tips to Discover Your Passion
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Women Share Experiences of Mansplaining in Viral Twitter Thread
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Understanding Fantasies Beyond Your Relationship: A Healthy Perspective
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The Challenge of Preserving Time: A Reflection on Parenting
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Now That’s What I Call Mom Jams: A Playlist for Every Mom
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If You Understand It, You Share It
Parenting Insights on Discussing Sensitive Topicshome insemination syringeUpdated: July 27, 2016Originally Published: Jan. 15, 2016I anticipated this moment, having been forewarned by those who had already navigated these waters. “Someday, he’ll ask,” they said. “She’ll have questions.” The advice was…
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What I Discovered in My Mother’s Stretch Marks
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: July 8, 2021 Originally Published: September 9, 2016These are my stretch marks. I created them.Those words filled the pages of my journal last summer, right next to the notes I had been taking about my mother’s health.…
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5 Reasons I Prefer Not to Travel with My Children
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11 Outrageous Statements Men Made on First Dates
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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
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What I Discovered After Complimenting a Stranger at a Restaurant
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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…