Year: 2024
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Mom Harnesses Extreme Couponing to Feed Thousands, Emerges as Our Newest Superhero
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The Day I Face the Judge
low cost IUI The day has come for me to face a family court judge, a figure who will determine how often I can see my children. My heart races with fear and sorrow, as I struggle to comprehend how we arrived at this moment. It feels surreal that our lives are in the hands…
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Family Boot Camp: Preparing Future Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Embarking on the journey of parenthood is not for the weak-hearted. As a family therapist and a proud parent, I often think that marriage licenses and pregnancy tests should come with a cautionary disclaimer. Much like those warnings on alcohol and tobacco products, I propose a friendly notification: Surgeon General’s Warning: Alex,…
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I’m Over the Mommy Wine Jokes
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Flint Water Crisis: Disparity in Access to Clean Water Amid Lead Poisoning
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Embracing Your Mid-30s: The Joy of Being Uncool
low cost IUI As I approach my 35th birthday, I can’t help but chuckle at the realization that being “uncool” is not only acceptable but downright liberating in your mid-30s. To illustrate this, I’ll share my birthday wishlist, which I recently presented to my partner and child—because why not celebrate this phase with a bit…
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We All Share a Common Concern: Our Worries About Our Children
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Even If We’re Miles Apart, You’ll Always Be My Girls
home insemination syringe In the midst of packing up our home, I found myself surrounded by cardboard boxes, a much more appealing alternative than mediating yet another dispute between my children. As I pulled the final box from the back of the closet, a cascade of memories tumbled out—photos from our college days, handwritten letters,…
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Controversial Lunch Notification Method Sparks Backlash
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These Enchanting Glitter Nudes Highlight the Beauty of Our Bodies Over Clothes
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