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Forever 21 Faces Backlash Over Disturbing T-Shirt Design
low cost IUIThe popular retailer Forever 21 is under scrutiny for a recently released T-shirt that has sparked outrage due to its victim-blaming message. The shirt, designed for men, features the slogan, “Don’t Say Maybe If You Want To Say…
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How to Avoid Raising a Narcissist
home insemination syringeIn Greek mythology, Narcissus was so enraptured by his own reflection in a pool of water that he couldn’t tear himself away until he met his demise. This cautionary tale gave rise to the term “narcissism,” a personality…
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What My Partner Taught Me About Parenting Our Teenage Daughter
Get Pregnant FastParenting, particularly when it comes to raising my daughters, has often made me feel like the leading authority. As a woman, I believed I possessed insights that my husband simply couldn’t grasp. After all, I understood the challenges…
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One and Done: A Parenting Perspective
low cost IUIUpdated: June 21, 2018Originally Published: August 29, 2014As a mom of an only child, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked when I’m planning to have another. My daughter just turned four, and people remind…
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Community Spirit: Officer Turns Noise Complaint into Memorable Event
low cost IUIIn a heartwarming incident in Gainesville, a police officer turned a noise complaint into a memorable community event. Officer Mark Dawson received a call about kids playing basketball too loudly on the street. Instead of reprimanding them, he…
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Dear Educator,
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The Golden-Haired Girl and the Princess Tower: A Day in the Park
Get Pregnant FastAs a mom known for my kindness, I’ve always made it a point to comfort kids in need at school pickups or keep an eye on little ones wandering the grocery store aisles. But everything changed yesterday when…
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A Guide for the Uninitiated: Navigating a Weekend with Children
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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…