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10 Reasons I Would Dismiss the Babysitters Club
home insemination syringeIn recent years, ’90s nostalgia has surged in popularity, reminding us of the bygone eras every time we scroll through our social media feeds. While many fondly reminisce about toys, theme songs, and childhood disappointments, there’s one nostalgic…
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Why I’ve Stopped Saying Yes to Every Volunteer Request
low cost IUIAs the countdown to summer break reaches the final weeks, I find myself eagerly anticipating the end of the school year, just like my sixth grader. Let’s face it: parents often need that break just as much, if…
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Your Child Doesn’t Need Toys for Christmas (And Neither Does Mine)
Get Pregnant FastAs a child in the early ’90s, I longed for an Easy-Bake Oven. All my friends seemed to have one, or so I told my parents. I imagined all the delightful treats I could create, even dreaming of…
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The Reality Check on Parenting That Every Teen Should Know
low cost IUIIf you have a middle schooler at home, you might have encountered the infamous “Flour Sack Baby.” This project, which involves taking care of a bag of flour dressed in a onesie for a week, is meant to…
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Why I Taught My 7-Year-Old Daughter About Tampons
home insemination syringeIn attempting to share my thoughts on a sensitive subject, I find myself grappling with the best way to begin. But I’ll get straight to the point: Yesterday, I demonstrated to my 7½-year-old daughter how to use a…
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9 Reasons Life in Your 40s Beats Your 20s
Get Pregnant FastAs you transition from your 20s to your 40s, you might hear older folks claim that you’re entering “the best years of your life.” Back then, I often felt lost in a sea of career uncertainty and relationship…
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Parents Turn to Pinterest to Create a DIY Wheelchair for Their Toddler
home insemination syringeWhen it comes to parenting, sometimes you have to roll up your sleeves and get creative—just ask Sarah and Jake Thompson, who found inspiration on Pinterest to build a DIY wheelchair for their adventurous toddler. Their remarkable story…
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The Essential Four-Letter Words I’m Teaching My Son
low cost IUIBy: Jessie CarterBack in my college days, there was a guy named Adam who had a bit of a crush on me. It was the early ’90s, and I was living with a lively group of rowers in…
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A Meaningful Way to Support Syrian Refugees: Donate a Baby Carrier
home insemination syringeIn an inspiring initiative to aid Syrian refugees, a mother from California, Elena Roberts, has founded a global organization dedicated to delivering baby carriers to those in need. The project, known as Carry The Future, began with a…
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- 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
- 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…