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The Introverted Parent’s Survival Guide: Insights for Navigating Parenthood
low cost IUIIn today’s world, discussions about introversion and extroversion seem to be everywhere. Personally, I find the labels a bit exhausting. However, recognizing that I fit the mold of an introvert has been both enlightening and reassuring in my…
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A Letter of Appreciation to Shapewear
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Pregnancy: A Journey Toward Self-Acceptance
home insemination syringeHello, I’m a recovering food addict. It has taken me years to come to terms with my struggles, which include food dependency, a skewed body image, emotional fluctuations, and the cycle of diets and binges. There was a…
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The Urgent Need for Anti-Bias Education in Schools
low cost IUIIn recent years, many educators have voiced concerns about the so-called “Trump Effect”—the impact of inflammatory political rhetoric on school environments. Reports have emerged of increased bullying and name-calling among students, fueled by divisive language. During a pivotal…
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Why I’m Thinking About Opting My Son Out of Standardized Testing
low cost IUIAs my eldest son steps into third grade, he is about to encounter the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) standardized test for the first time. While many parents may reminisce about the familiar…
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10 Times You Went Back on Your Pre-Parenting Promises
low cost IUILet’s face it, before we became parents, we all had a mental checklist of things we vowed we would never do. Yet here we are, often catching ourselves doing the very things we said we wouldn’t—crawling back to…
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Chuck E. Cheese’s Introduces Sensory-Sensitive Sundays for Kids with ASD
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6 Phrases That Transformed My Parenting Journey
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Navigating Life with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Your Journey Towards Healing
Get Pregnant FastDear friend,I want to share with you a perspective not just from a place, but from a transformative moment in my life—a moment filled with tranquility and understanding. Like you, I have battled relentless thoughts that seemed foreign…
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Navigating the Holiday Season with Autism at Home
low cost IUIThe holiday season can be a challenging time for families with children on the autism spectrum. Picture this: a few days off from school, a bustling house filled with relatives chatting loudly, the enticing aroma of roasted turkey,…
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- A Teen Couple’s Prom Night Stroll Concludes with a Heartwarming Surprise
- More Children Face Drowning Risks in Open Water Compared to Pools
- Why Watching Adult Content Can Benefit Your Relationship
- Navigating the Complexities of ‘Having It All’: A Realistic Perspective
- The Real Problem with the Absence of Changing Tables in Men’s Restrooms
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A Teen Couple’s Prom Night Stroll Concludes with a Heartwarming Surprise
low cost IUIIn Seaside Heights, New Jersey, a young couple’s walk home from prom took an unexpected and uplifting turn. ABC producer Mark Johnson shared a touching moment he witnessed involving a same-sex couple and a group of boisterous men. The story, which began with tension, ended on a high note.While enjoying a night out,…
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More Children Face Drowning Risks in Open Water Compared to Pools
low cost IUI As summer arrives, families are gearing up for outings to lakes, rivers, and beaches, but a recent report from Safe Kids Worldwide and Nationwide’s Make Safe Happen emphasizes the ongoing dangers of drowning in open water. While the rate of drownings in swimming pools has seen a decline, incidents in natural bodies…
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Why Watching Adult Content Can Benefit Your Relationship
low cost IUI The first time I explored adult content with a partner was in my early twenties. We were in a serious relationship and had both engaged with it separately before. After I stumbled upon his collection, we decided to experience it together. I was unsure how it would unfold. I knew it would…
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Navigating the Complexities of ‘Having It All’: A Realistic Perspective
low cost IUI As I rush into preschool to drop off my daughter, Lily, I find myself frantically trying to tame her wild hair for what feels like the hundredth time. I remind her for the umpteenth time not to share her latest fascination with passing gas with her friends or teachers. “Mom, I just…
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The Real Problem with the Absence of Changing Tables in Men’s Restrooms
low cost IUI As the demand for equality in parenting grows, the need for changing tables in men’s restrooms has become increasingly obvious. The reality is that diaper-changing responsibilities should not fall solely on one parent’s shoulders, regardless of gender. Yet, many public men’s restrooms still lack these essential facilities, which is both frustrating and…
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The End of a Cherished Friendship: A Personal Reflection
low cost IUI About two years ago, I found myself grappling with a deep emotional turmoil. I was slowly losing touch with one of the most important people in my life, and the pain felt more intense than any heartbreak I had experienced in past relationships. The fallout was unexpected. I was labeled as neglectful…
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Another Father Menaces Teen with Gun Over Daughters — In Political Advertising
low cost IUI In a recent political advertisement that has stirred controversy, a father leverages a shotgun to threaten a teenage boy over his daughter’s dating choices. This portrayal exemplifies the troubling perception of paternal control over daughters’ sexuality, echoing sentiments that many thought we had outgrown. The ad features Marcus Bennett, a candidate for…
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My Daughter Turned Away From Me Because of My Struggles
low cost IUI My daughter has chosen silence. She’s switched off the location feature on her phone and is staying with her father, harboring deep resentment towards me. Rightly so—I’ve let her down. If this rift doesn’t heal, it stands as my greatest failure as a parent. I can’t push myself into her life. As…
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Betsy DeVos Advocates for Schools to Have Authority to Report Undocumented Students
low cost IUI In her recent testimony before Congress, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos faced backlash for suggesting that individual schools should determine whether to report undocumented students to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). During an educational panel, Representative Marcus Jennings (D-CA) pressed DeVos on whether educators had a duty to notify immigration…
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My Partner Restored My Trust with a Safe Word
low cost IUI Updated: Dec. 24, 2019 Originally Published: March 3, 2018 “Slow down! You’re going to endanger us both!” I shouted at my partner. I don’t usually resort to such dramatic outbursts (well, maybe I do). But when you’re hurtling down the Autobahn at about 130 mph, it’s hard not to react. My partner,…