Category: Trying-To-Conceive
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Meet Ava Johnson, the First Black Woman Coach in Professional Baseball
home insemination kit Amid a challenging few months marked by rising COVID-19 cases, a shocking event at the U.S. Capitol, and delays in the COVID-19 relief package, the Boston Red Sox delivered uplifting news: Ava Johnson has been appointed as a Minor League coach. This announcement is particularly significant as Johnson will make history as…
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The Late Summer Reading List That Will Captivate Your Tween’s Imagination
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My Tween Suffers from a Chronic Case of ‘The Mondays’—Week After Week
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The Challenges of Childhood Loss: Reflections on Parental Absence
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Indecisiveness? Try Writing It Down
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Gender Neutral Pronouns Have a Long History — Here’s Their Origin
at home insemination kit Just because something feels new to you doesn’t mean it hasn’t been around for ages. This is particularly true for gender neutral pronouns. While their increased usage and visibility today might appear recent, these pronouns have been in use for centuries for various reasons. You may have unknowingly incorporated them into…
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What You’re Really Communicating When You Tell a Friend ‘I’m Busy’
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10 Insights on Raising a Large Family
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Ben Stiller Attributes Pandemic to Reunion with Christine Taylor After 5-Year Split
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Vogue’s Kamala Harris Cover Is Causing Controversy
home insemination kit The February 2021 issue of American Vogue features Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, a powerful and inspiring figure in U.S. history. However, this cover has sparked a wave of criticism—not due to Harris herself, but because many feel it falls short of the high standards expected from such a prestigious fashion magazine. The…