Category: Trying-To-Conceive
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Want to Change the World? Start by Raising Kind Kids
home insemination kit It’s common for parents to underestimate the significance of their roles, often overlooking how profound their impact can be on society. If you aspire to create a positive change in the world, the journey begins at home by nurturing empathetic and respectful children. No parent aims to raise disrespectful kids; we all…
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Shannen Doherty Finds Strength in Friendship During Her Cancer Battle
home insemination kit In her ongoing fight against Stage 4 breast cancer, Shannen Doherty is turning to her close friends for strength. Five years have passed since her initial diagnosis, and while she celebrated a period of remission three years ago, the disease returned with a vengeance last year. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she…
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Not ‘Him’ Or ‘Her’: Embracing and Supporting My Non-Binary Child
home insemination kit Yesterday morning, I took my child, Alex, to the orthodontist to pick up a new retainer. This was a replacement for the one our dog, Bella, decided to chew up. Bella, who typically spends her days napping, surprised us by jumping onto the counter to snag Alex’s retainer. It was a heartbreaking…
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I Have PTSD, But You Wouldn’t Guess If You Met Me
at home insemination kit Last week, I expressed my frustrations on social media regarding the ongoing Covid situation. I wrote a heartfelt post about my struggle with those who disregard Covid precautions, enjoying life while many of us, especially the immunocompromised or caregivers, continue to bear the weight of this pandemic. I empathize with healthcare…
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A Straightforward Holiday Update
home insemination kit As the holiday season rolls around, we’re once again inundated with cheerful cards and those infamous holiday newsletters. You know the ones—carefully curated updates that resemble polished selfies, presenting an idealized version of life that often leaves us wondering how they manage it all. I’ve participated in this tradition myself, sifting through…
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New Research Provides Insights on Encouraging Kids to Eat Fruits and Vegetables
home insemination kit Getting children to eat their fruits and vegetables can feel like an uphill battle. I’ve tried a variety of tactics—forcing them usually ends in tears, while bribing them with sweets may seem effective, but feels counterintuitive to reward healthy eating with candy. Each day, my kids are tasked with packing a fruit…
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Insights Gained from the Book Writing Experience… the Challenging Way
home insemination kit As I receive numerous inquiries about the book writing journey, I realized it would be helpful to share what I’ve learned along the way. While I don’t claim to have all the answers—especially regarding finding an agent, a task I was fortunate enough to have someone pursue me for—I believe my understanding…
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Experience the Enchantment of a Harry Potter-Themed Wedding
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A Mom of Five Reacts to ‘Cruel’ Comments About Her Stomach
at home insemination kit Meet Clara Martinez, a mom of five and a social media influencer who recently bared her postpartum belly and faced a wave of harsh criticism online. While social media can be a fantastic space for encouragement and camaraderie among parents, it can also harbor a dark side filled with unnecessary negativity…
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Adele Opens Up About the Heartache of Post-Divorce Anxiety
at home insemination kit In a revealing interview with Rolling Stone, Adele shared her struggles with anxiety following her divorce from Simon Konecki in 2019. Despite their amicable relationship, the public scrutiny surrounding her divorce and the anticipation of her new album added to her emotional turmoil. “I was overwhelmed by a tsunami of emotions,”…