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A Thoughtful Note to Teachers: A Solution to Lunch-Shaming in Schools
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the world of school lunches can be challenging for parents. Striking a balance between what your child enjoys and what educators deem acceptable often leads to a frustrating experience. However, two experts in children’s nutrition, Dr. Lisa…
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The Anti-Bullying Lesson I Shared with My Daughter
home insemination syringeI vividly recall the day my daughter, Emma, expressed her frustration about a classmate named Lily. “Mom, she’s really getting on my nerves!” Emma exclaimed.“What’s she doing?” I asked, my protective instincts kicking in.“She follows me around the…
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10 Reasons I MUST Bathe My Kids Every Night
home insemination syringeI understand that nightly baths for kids aren’t a hard and fast rule. Many families follow a schedule of bathing every few days or on alternate nights, which works perfectly fine for them. However, we’ve adopted an “every…
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8 Mistakes I Won’t Repeat as a First-Time Mom: Insights from a Doctor’s Perspective
low cost IUIAs I prepare for the arrival of my next child, I find myself reflecting on my experiences as a first-time mom. With a background in medicine, I now realize how many common pitfalls I fell into during that…
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Losing My Longtime Companion and Finding Solace in Music
low cost IUIWhat I initially intended to write was a heartfelt tribute to the ukulele—a small, cheerful instrument that’s as affordable as it is delightful. Learning to play the ukulele is accessible for anyone, and having one around the house…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
low cost IUITo all the generous souls who opened their hearts and wallets to support families in need this Thanksgiving, a heartfelt thank you! Your kindness truly makes a difference.Recently, we’ve seen so many touching stories shared in our community.…
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Hoverboards Surge in Popularity (And Sometimes Spontaneously Ignite)
low cost IUIUpdated: Feb. 26, 2021 Originally Published: Dec. 6, 2015This holiday season, hoverboards have emerged as the must-have gift, but not without a few alarming incidents; reports indicate that these self-balancing scooters have been known to catch fire or…
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Why I Opted for a C-Section (And Would Choose It Again Without Hesitation)
home insemination syringeWhen it comes to my birthing experience, I can confidently say that I wouldn’t alter a single aspect of my decision. Choosing a cesarean section was based on a variety of factors, and with hindsight, I would make…
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- Excuse Me While I Embrace My Kids
- Mom Leaves Detailed Instructions for Dad on Baby Care, Hubby Adds Comedic Touch
- Man Pretends to Be Target on Facebook to Hilariously Roast Critics
- The 5 Phases of Christmas Eve Toy Assembly: A Doctor’s Perspective
- The 5 Types of People You Encounter as a Gay Dad
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Excuse Me While I Embrace My Kids
low cost IUIIt was during a celebration for a friend’s little one when I found myself in an all-too-familiar situation. My youngest, a baby, was nestled on my right hip, the spot he loves best. Meanwhile, my energetic toddler, Max, tugged at my pants, saying, “Mommy, pick me up, Mommy!” Naturally, I scooped him up…
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Mom Leaves Detailed Instructions for Dad on Baby Care, Hubby Adds Comedic Touch
low cost IUI When 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.…
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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…