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Dear Emma,
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Broadway Performer Advocates for Mother with Autistic Child at Performance
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7 Cyndi Lauper Videos That Make Us Proud To Be Girls
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun low cost IUIThis iconic video is a joyful celebration of girl power. Back when I was glued to MTV, I thought “Girls” was just a catchy dance track. But take another look—Cyndi Lauper is jamming…
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16 Practices We Avoid for a Joyful Marriage
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12 Frustrating Phrases I Say to My Tween Son That He Now Repeats Back to Me
home insemination syringeNavigating the challenges of parenting a tween can be both amusing and exasperating. Here are twelve phrases I’ve often said to my son, Max, that he has now taken to heart and eagerly echoes back to me. I…
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Please Don’t Pity Me Because of My Condition
Get Pregnant FastNavigating life with a chronic illness can be incredibly challenging. I live with a condition that has no cure, and managing it requires constant vigilance. From checking my blood sugar multiple times a day to calculating my insulin…
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FDA Cracks Down on Antibacterial Soaps: Turns Out They’re Not All They’re Cracked Up to Be
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Tips for Helping Your Baby Sleep Anywhere
Get Pregnant FastWhether you’re at home, in a hotel, or visiting family, getting your little one to drift off can be a challenge. But with some preparation and the right tricks, you can help your baby sleep soundly no matter…
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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?
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The Daydreams of Exhausted Moms
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13 Life Lessons About Money I Want My Kids to Learn Beyond Just Dollars and Cents
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This Common Core Worksheet Is Leaving Parents Stumped
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The 5 Most Awkward Aspects of Your Gynecological Exam
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