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4 Strategies to Prevent Teen Access to Marijuana
Get Pregnant FastAs legalization of marijuana continues to expand, a pressing question emerges: how can we effectively keep this substance away from our teenagers? Researchers from a recent study at Johns Hopkins University believe that by taking lessons from the…
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What They Don’t Tell You About Raising a Teenager
Get Pregnant FastLet’s be honest—after 16 years of parenting, I’m still trying to wrap my head around how my sweet little boy morphed into a moody, smoldering teenager. I’m not getting old; he is! And who granted him the authority…
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Creative Dad Crafts Star Wars-Inspired Helmets for His Son
low cost IUIWhen Chris and Jamie Thompson welcomed their son, Max, into the world, they quickly discovered there was an issue with the shape of his head. At just two months old, a pediatrician diagnosed Max with craniosynostosis, a condition…
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The Unexpected Lesson I Discovered from My Miscarriage
Get Pregnant FastFor every four women celebrating healthy pregnancies, there’s often one quietly grappling with the heartbreak of loss. This is a truth we all seem to understand, which is why many women choose to wait before sharing their pregnancy…
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What’s It Like to Raise Triplets?
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16 Reasons to Send Your Kids to Summer Camp
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Oh dear, The Journey of College Applications Starts in Ninth Grade
low cost IUIBack in my high school days, I began seriously contemplating my college options during the fall of my senior year. I filled out just five applications, waited a couple of months, and chose the institution that offered the…
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Navigating the Chaos of Parenting Hour
Get Pregnant FastParenting is a rollercoaster ride, but the infamous “witching hour” takes it to a whole new level. This chaotic time, usually between 5 and 7 p.m., is when you’re scrambling to get dinner on the table, baths done,…
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Chore Charts: A Frustrating Endeavor in Parenting
home insemination syringeChore charts are making a comeback, and I find myself reluctantly facing them once again, despite my previous vows to steer clear of such absurdity. As I glance at those daunting charts affixed to the fridge, I can’t…
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13 Effective Strategies for Parenting Your Tweens (Adapted from Toddler Techniques)
home insemination syringeThe transition from raising toddlers to parenting tweens can feel jarring. The delightful simplicity of toddlerhood often gives way to the complexities of the tween years, which can be noisy, chaotic, and challenging. Tweens are frequently likened to…
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- Excuse Me While I Embrace My Kids
- Mom Leaves Detailed Instructions for Dad on Baby Care, Hubby Adds Comedic Touch
- Man Pretends to Be Target on Facebook to Hilariously Roast Critics
- The 5 Phases of Christmas Eve Toy Assembly: A Doctor’s Perspective
- The 5 Types of People You Encounter as a Gay Dad
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Excuse Me While I Embrace My Kids
low cost IUIIt was during a celebration for a friend’s little one when I found myself in an all-too-familiar situation. My youngest, a baby, was nestled on my right hip, the spot he loves best. Meanwhile, my energetic toddler, Max, tugged at my pants, saying, “Mommy, pick me up, Mommy!” Naturally, I scooped him up…
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Mom Leaves Detailed Instructions for Dad on Baby Care, Hubby Adds Comedic Touch
low cost IUI When a mother heads out of town, do you find yourself leaving exceedingly thorough instructions for your partner, almost as if you doubt their ability to manage the kids? I confess I’ve been guilty of this, often providing an overload of guidance for my partner when I’m away for a few days.…
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Man Pretends to Be Target on Facebook to Hilariously Roast Critics
low cost IUI Recently, 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…
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The 5 Phases of Christmas Eve Toy Assembly: A Doctor’s Perspective
low cost IUI As the clock creeps toward midnight on Christmas Eve, many parents find themselves navigating the chaotic landscape of toy assembly. It’s a familiar journey, one that often begins with a mix of denial and disbelief. Denial In the initial phase, you convince yourself that the mountain of packages strewn across the living…
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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…