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Dads Should Be Expected to Get Involved in Schools, Too
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Study Reveals Why Women Often Lack Interest in Sex (Surprise, Surprise!)
low cost IUIIt’s a well-known fact that over time, both men and women can lose some of their enthusiasm for intimacy. Conversations with various women reveal that the passion often dwindles after the initial excitement of a relationship fades, especially…
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The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: A Model for Social Media Philanthropy
home insemination syringeThe ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has proven to be an exemplary model of how social media can be harnessed for a noble cause. In essence, the challenge invites participants to pour cold water over themselves to raise awareness…
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A Couple Discovers Their Pregnancy with Help from a ‘Malfunctioning’ FitBit
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Artist Challenges Gender Norms in Vintage Advertisements to Highlight Their Absurdity
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Republicans Seek ‘Obamacare Horror Stories’ but Face Unexpected Backlash
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Counterprotesters Successfully Thwart Right-Wing Rally in Boston Before It Began
low cost IUIIn a remarkable display of unity, approximately 40,000 counterprotesters gathered in Boston to preemptively shut down a planned right-wing rally. Following the disturbing events in Charlottesville just a week prior, there were heightened concerns about the potential for…
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Mom of Three in Just 11 Months Shares Her Post-Baby Belly to Encourage Body Positivity
low cost IUIAn Australian mother, who welcomed three children within a mere 11 months, is using her post-pregnancy body as a platform to inspire acceptance among mothers everywhere. After giving birth to her daughter in January 2016, she discovered she…
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12 Fun Alternative Job Titles for Parents
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Trump’s Environmental Rollback: Key Orders on Pipelines Signed in First Week in Office
Get Pregnant FastIn just a week into his presidency, Trump has already made headlines with a series of controversial executive orders, significantly impacting women, homebuyers, federal employees, and the environment. Today, he took a bold step by signing orders to…
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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
low cost IUI Growing up, my father had a saying: “If you’re on time, you’re late.” I vividly recall him ushering our family out the door well ahead of any scheduled event. It became a running joke that he often spent more time in airport lounges than on his actual flights, thanks to his unwavering…
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What I Discovered After Complimenting a Stranger at a Restaurant
low cost IUI It was a typical evening with friends when we decided to dine at a local restaurant. As we entered, I was immediately captivated by the hostess’s radiant skin. It had that perfect, dewy quality that makes you feel both admiration and a hint of jealousy—definitely the kind of complexion that fuels the…
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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…