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When Guiding Adolescents, Understand Your Role
home insemination syringeNavigating the complexities of parenting tweens and teens can be challenging, as demonstrated by my recent experience with my daughter, who is in her pre-teen years. After a disagreement regarding her use of ask.fm—despite our explicit instructions against…
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Why I’m Accepting My 10-Year-Old Daughter’s Harsh Words
low cost IUIAs a pediatrician and a parent, I’ve witnessed the many phases children go through, but lately, my 10-year-old daughter has taken to being particularly unkind—at least toward me. Most days, she embodies sweetness, humor, and affection. She cuddles…
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How to Teach Our Children to Stay Safe in Mass Shooting Situations
home insemination syringeIn recent times, we’ve witnessed shocking incidents that have transformed our communities into places of fear. Just yesterday, an elementary school in Townville, South Carolina, was rocked by violence as a teenage gunman injured two students and a…
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6 Ridiculous Arguments All New Parents Face
Get Pregnant FastNo matter how harmonious your relationship is, the arrival of a baby can turn even the most loving couples into bickering partners. The combination of stress, sleepless nights, and the whirlwind of postpartum emotions can lead to unexpected…
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A Letter to Myself on the Brink of Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastDear Me at 39 weeks and 5 days pregnant,I see you there, swaying in your glider, holding onto a plush pink bear, tears streaming down your cheeks as you let your emotions flow. You’re filled with excitement and…
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Dear Neighbor,
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21 Reasons I’m Thankful for My Divorce
home insemination syringeRecently, I attended a professional event where I encountered a young entrepreneur selling her handmade jewelry. She shared that the proceeds would help her mother with a phone bill. Moved by her initiative, I purchased a bracelet adorned…
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Positive Developments for Coffee Enthusiasts
home insemination syringeAccording to recent guidelines from the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, coffee may not only be safe but potentially beneficial for your health. This authoritative panel, which reviews dietary practices every five years, has indicated that consuming up…
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When “Stranger Danger” Turns Out to Be Child Services and a Nosy Neighbor
low cost IUIIn a surprising tale from last November, a Maryland mom named Emily Parker found herself in hot water with Child Protective Services after a “helpful” neighbor reported that her two kids — a six-year-old and a ten-year-old —…
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- Man Pretends to Be Target on Facebook to Hilariously Roast Critics
- The 5 Types of People You Encounter as a Gay Dad
- The Child Left Behind: A Journey of Love and Resilience
- Why is Miscarriage Such a Silent Struggle?
- The Daydreams of Exhausted Moms
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Man Pretends to Be Target on Facebook to Hilariously Roast Critics
low cost IUIRecently, 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 own hands.…
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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…
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The 5 Most Awkward Aspects of Your Gynecological Exam
low cost IUI If you’re not in the delightful state of pregnancy (lucky you!), chances are you’ll find yourself at your annual gynecological exam – an experience as enjoyable as convincing a toddler to eat a plate of Brussels sprouts. I’m no medical expert (unless you count being an expert in wine tasting), but I’m…
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12 Unexpected Insights from My 20-Year Reunion
low cost IUI Reunions can be eye-opening experiences, especially when it’s been two decades since you last saw your classmates. Here are a dozen surprising things I discovered at my 20th reunion that might inspire you to reconnect with your past. Casual Settings Win: Our 10-year reunion was held in a stiff banquet hall, with…
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10 New Emojis We Wish Would Make Their Debut
low cost IUI It’s no secret that emoji lovers are still grumbling about the absence of a middle finger emoji. Let’s be real; that’s the emoji we’ve all been eagerly anticipating. And while we’re at it, where’s the hot dog, taco, glass of white wine, and lobster? It sounds like someone is eager to show…