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How the Internet Enhances Safety and Happiness for Our Kids
low cost IUILet’s face it: there’s a lot of chatter about the potential dangers of letting our kids dive headfirst into the digital world. Every day, I come across articles warning me to give my children a nostalgic 1970s childhood,…
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Just for a Day: A Mother’s Wish for Self-Acceptance
Get Pregnant FastJust for one day, I long to feel at peace with myself. Just for a day, I yearn to set aside the nagging feeling of inadequacy that often creeps in as a mother. Just for a day, I…
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Insurance Company Encourages Stress Management While Denying Claims
low cost IUIHey there, health insurance folks! I see you are really concerned about our stress levels. Your websites are quick to point out that stress can lead to serious health issues like heart disease, colitis, or, in my husband’s…
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The 10 Whoppers I Share with My Kids
low cost IUILying is generally frowned upon, yet we often weave a tapestry of fibs throughout our children’s upbringing. From Santa Claus to the Tooth Fairy, these little deceptions are presented as essential threads of childhood magic. We hope our…
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10 Reasons Cooking for a Family is a Total Chore
low cost IUIEmbracing parenthood comes with a whole laundry list of responsibilities: laundry, cleaning, lecturing—and yes, cooking. Like many parents, I tackle these tasks with a smile, grateful for the opportunity to care for my family. I can fold socks…
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Why I’ve Chosen to Abandon Guilt for Being Late (Again)
Get Pregnant FastLet me share my reasoning behind this decision.It’s not due to spending excessive time on my appearance—after all, my makeup routine is a brisk two minutes, and I rarely touch a hairdryer. Nor is it because I was…
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20 Things I Do for My Kids That I’d Never Consider for My Partner
home insemination syringeThey say, “I’d do anything for my partner,” but now that I’m a parent of three, I’m realizing that might not hold true. Parenthood puts us in some pretty wild situations, pushing us to do things for our…
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Navigating the Challenges of Becoming a First-Time Mom at 40
home insemination syringeBecoming pregnant for the first time at 40 can be an exhilarating experience. However, it also comes with a unique set of challenges that first-time moms in this age bracket need to navigate. As more women embark on…
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The Valuable Lesson I Gained From a Cracked Crayon
low cost IUIMy four-year-old burst out of his room, sporting a toothpaste-splattered shirt and sneakers worn on the wrong feet. My toddler followed closely, hair and shirt soaked.“What did you do?” I asked my eldest, a tight knot forming in…
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6 Friend Types Your Tween Daughter Likely Already Has
home insemination syringeWhen your daughter was just a toddler, her closest companion was probably the child of one of your friends. While you enjoyed a cup of coffee and exchanged neighborhood gossip, they occupied themselves with imaginative play, dressing their…
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- Mom Leaves Detailed Instructions for Dad on Baby Care, Hubby Adds Comedic Touch
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- The 5 Types of People You Encounter as a Gay Dad
- The Child Left Behind: A Journey of Love and Resilience
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Mom Leaves Detailed Instructions for Dad on Baby Care, Hubby Adds Comedic Touch
low cost IUIWhen 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. These…
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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…
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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…