Author: Insemination Blog
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Should Schools Teach Children to Ride Bikes?
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly remember learning how to ride a bike in a bank parking lot back in my small hometown of West Virginia. Every weekend, my grandfather would jog beside me, holding the seat steady as I pedaled around that empty lot. As my confidence grew, we ventured onto the scenic paths along…
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Why I’ve Chosen Not to Be the ‘Fun Mom’ or Have the ‘Cool House’
Get Pregnant Fast When my eldest daughter was just a toddler, a well-meaning friend shared this piece of parenting wisdom: “Make your home the destination for your kids’ friends.” I took that advice to heart, envisioning a future where our house would be the go-to spot for fun. In my mind, I would create the…
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Understanding Differences: Embracing Uniqueness in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Once a week, I volunteer in my son’s classroom, and during a recent visit, I noticed a child’s surprise when he learned that my son participates in gymnastics. Curious, I asked why he was surprised, and he replied, “Oh, I thought his legs were still broken. He still wears those braces.” This…
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A Dad’s Take on the Dress Code Dilemma: Covering Up a Five-Year-Old’s Shoulders
Get Pregnant Fast It’s no secret that school dress codes often lean toward the sexist side. A quick glance at any school’s dress code will typically reveal extensive guidelines for girls and only a brief mention of what’s deemed acceptable for boys. But is it really necessary to cover the shoulders of a five-year-old who…
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Embracing Letting Go: The Toughest Yet Most Rewarding Journey in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast As I watched my youngest child drive off to college, his car brimming with belongings, an overwhelming sense of sadness enveloped me. I felt hollow, exposed, and utterly lost. It was a raw moment that left me questioning everything. A friend, trying to lighten the mood, remarked, “Well, I guess you’re no…
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Hot Dogs Aren’t Toxic, And I Need to Relax About My Child’s Food Choices
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a half-open package of hot dogs residing in my freezer, a remnant from my son’s fourth birthday dinner request. It all started when I let him browse a Google Images search of “kids’ foods” for inspiration. He came to a stop, his eyes wide, declaring, “That’s the dinner I’ve always wanted.”…
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Santa’s Note to a Disappointed Child
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Jamie, It’s Santa here, and I wanted to take a moment to reach out to you. I know you were hoping for that zipline and the smart whiteboard this year, and it’s perfectly normal to feel a bit bummed out when things don’t go as planned. The thing is, my elves…