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The Battle of Holiday Music: A Family Perspective
home insemination syringeEvery November, my household gears up for the annual conflict over holiday music. It’s a showdown between me and my spouse, along with our three beloved children, whom I brought into this world after enduring a collective 36…
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5 Advantages of Being the Youngest Sibling
home insemination syringeIn the realm of family dynamics, numerous articles delve into how birth order can shape personalities and life experiences. For instance, older siblings often assume leadership roles, while middle children might become more adept at navigating complex social…
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Everyday Adventures in Parenting
low cost IUILast night, I went to bed in my bra again. It’s becoming a trend. Around two in the morning, my daughter, Lily, snuggled up next to me, and by six, she had soaked the sheets—my bra included. Great.…
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How Can I Avoid Transmitting My Food Struggles to My Child?
Parenting Insightslow cost IUIThe beautiful yet daunting reality of motherhood is the undeniable impact we have on our children. While various factors influence a child’s growth, including genetics and cultural contexts, one of the most significant ways children learn is…
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8 Household Chores I Refuse to Do — Because Seriously, Who Has the Time?
home insemination syringeOnce upon a time, my grandmother would wash her windows twice a year. My grandfather would remove the panes from the sills, and she’d scrub them down with blue Windex and a newspaper, grumbling all the while. This…
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9 Reasons I Don’t Require My Children to Share
home insemination syringeImagine this scenario: You’re comfortably seated at your favorite café, enjoying a warm beverage while working on your laptop. Suddenly, a stranger approaches and declares, “Hey, let me use that.” You respond, “Um, no. This is MY laptop.”…
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6 Pieces of Unwanted Parenting Advice and My Ideal Responses
low cost IUIAs a parent of three little ones (6 months, 5, and 7), I frequently encounter unsolicited parenting advice from well-meaning individuals, both in person and online. While I understand the urge to share insights, sometimes it’s best to…
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I’m Plus-Sized. My Daughter Is Plus-Sized. And We’re Pretty Amazing
home insemination syringeParenting by Jamie Thompson Updated: Dec. 2, 2016 Originally Published: Sep. 13, 2016I’m plus-sized. My daughter is plus-sized. We’re just one fabulous woman and one fabulous girl, and you know what? We’re pretty darn awesome.But it wasn’t always…
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Sterling K. Brown Delivers a Hilariously Spot-On Account of Childbirth
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to childbirth, the perspective of fathers is often overlooked, especially in the celebrity realm. Most dads tend to gloss over the details, leaving a shroud of mystery around the experience. However, Sterling K. Brown, renowned…
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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…