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6 New Approaches I Embrace as a Seasoned Mom
low cost IUIAs a mother of two young boys aged 4 and 10 months, I’ve found myself occasionally taking spontaneous evening outings. However, these adventures often coincide with the infamous fussy hours. Just yesterday, while returning from a shopping trip…
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The 10 Most Exasperating Individuals You Encounter During Pregnancy
low cost IUIFor many of us who are expecting, pregnancy often brings a sense of celebrity-like attention. Strangers beam at you, hold doors open, and you can even skip the line for the restroom. However, with this newfound attention comes…
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Teen Listens to Her Brother’s Heartbeat in the Girl Whose Life He Saved
home insemination syringeIn a deeply moving moment, a young girl was given the extraordinary opportunity to hear the heartbeat of her late brother within the chest of the girl whose life he saved. During her 15th birthday celebration, a Quinceañera,…
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Top 10 Things That Drive Us Up the Wall When Kids Are in the Car
home insemination syringeDriving can be a test of patience, especially when children are along for the ride. As a parent, I often find myself not just navigating the road, but also managing the chaos in the backseat. Here are the…
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My 11-Year-Old Wants Everything, and I Just Want Him to Pause
low cost IUIMy 11-year-old son, Daniel, is sprawled on the couch with a plate of tater tots precariously balanced on his knees. He’s donned his well-worn Giants hoodie—the one he bought with his own cash after their second World Series…
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Reflections of a Reformed Helicopter Parent
home insemination syringeIt finally struck me today that my little girl is no longer a baby. While hints of this realization have surfaced over the last few months, today it was a profound, almost overwhelming epiphany. As a parent, I’ve…
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The Amazing, Challenging, Grateful, Fortunate, Burdensome, Beautifully Complicated Journey of Parenting a Child with ADD
home insemination syringeExplaining the experience of raising a child with ADD to someone who hasn’t lived it is truly a challenge.“Oh, my daughter takes forever to get her shoes and socks on too. That doesn’t mean she has ADD. That’s…
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The Anti-Betty Draper Letter to My Daughters
low cost IUIMad Men fans were buzzing last night, some shocked and heartbroken over Betty’s devastating lung cancer diagnosis, while others felt a certain satisfaction that the emotionally distant mother was finally facing consequences. But what really struck me was…
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10 Things to Say to Your Teen Daughter Who Wants to Be Emancipated
low cost IUIThis weekend, our beloved TV star, Mia Harper, 17, made headlines after gaining her legal emancipation from her mother. While stories like hers often highlight deeper issues, it’s an all-too-familiar scenario that many parents face: the clash between…
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Parenting Without Technology: How on Earth Did They Manage?
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- What It Means to Be a Parent of a Black Child in 2016: A Physician’s Perspective
- A Contemporary Partner’s Take on the 1963 Fascinating Womanhood’s Guidelines
- Runner Welcomes Stray Dog Who Accompanied Him on 77-Mile Marathon Adventure
- Couple from “Love at First Encounter” Shares Heartbreaking News of Miscarriage
- Striking the Right Balance: Navigating Authority and Flexibility in Parenting
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What It Means to Be a Parent of a Black Child in 2016: A Physician’s Perspective
low cost IUIIn 2016, the experience of raising a Black child is fraught with unique challenges that no parent should have to face. For instance, Dr. Angela Richards, a pediatrician living in a suburban neighborhood near Atlanta, Georgia, shares her insights on the realities her family encounters daily. Alongside her husband, Marcus, they are parents…
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A Contemporary Partner’s Take on the 1963 Fascinating Womanhood’s Guidelines
low cost IUI Fascinating Womanhood, penned by Helen Andelin in 1963, draws from earlier booklets from the 1920s and ’30s. Since its debut, the book has sold over two million copies. Depending on your perspective on feminism, Fascinating Womanhood can either represent the ideal role of women within the family or act as a catalyst…
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Runner Welcomes Stray Dog Who Accompanied Him on 77-Mile Marathon Adventure
low cost IUI In an inspiring tale of companionship, an extreme marathon runner has decided to adopt a stray dog that joined him for a remarkable 77 miles during a grueling race. The dog, who began following the runner and refused to leave his side, became an integral part of the journey. The runner, Jack…
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Couple from “Love at First Encounter” Shares Heartbreaking News of Miscarriage
low cost IUI A couple from the reality show “Love at First Encounter” has shared the devastating news of their miscarriage in a heartfelt Instagram post. Just last week, the couple, Mark and Sarah, announced their pregnancy, expressing joy at the upcoming arrival of their first child, a baby boy due this December. In an…
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Striking the Right Balance: Navigating Authority and Flexibility in Parenting
low cost IUI As a pediatrician and a parent, I’ve found that the journey of raising my eldest daughter has been a complex one. From the very beginning, we seemed to have a constant tug-of-war, reminiscent of day 493 into our relationship. My daughter, with her fiery spirit, often mirrors my own tendencies to challenge…
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Understanding Diaper Rash: A Pediatrician’s Perspective
low cost IUI As a pediatrician, I often encounter concerned parents dealing with diaper rash. I remember one particular summer when a first-time mom named Sarah reached out to me in a state of distress. Her baby’s once-perfect bottom had transformed from a delightful dimpled sight to a fiery red irritation. Sarah was perplexed—she was…
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Excuse Me While I Embrace My Kids
low cost IUI It 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…
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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…