Category: Trying-To-Conceive
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Growing Up With My Grandparents: The Need for Communities Like Bridge Meadows
at home insemination kit I grew up in a large, two-story brown house nestled on the outskirts of Eastern Long Island, about two hours away from New York City. As I got older, strangers would occasionally remark, “You resemble your dad,” or “Your mom is stunning.” What these strangers didn’t realize—and what I was too…
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How to Help Babies and Kids Adjust to the End of Daylight Saving Time
at home insemination kit It’s that time of year again—time to set the clocks back! Daylight saving time concludes on Sunday, November 7th, 2021, at 2 a.m., when we roll back to 1 a.m. and supposedly gain an extra hour of sleep. As a mom of three little ones under seven, I can’t recall the…
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The Rise of Trans Youth: Understanding the Phenomenon
Exploring the Growing Visibility of Transgender and Non-Binary Youth home insemination kit Recent years have seen a notable increase in young individuals openly identifying as transgender or non-binary, prompting some to question the emergence of what they perceive as a trend. The answer lies in a significant shift in societal attitudes—young people today face less…
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Are You Engaging in Mindful Intimacy?
At home insemination kit In our fast-paced lives, we often rush through experiences, distracted by the chaos surrounding us. The pandemic has only intensified this busyness, pushing many of us to seek mental escapes through various activities. While it’s easy to drift through our daily tasks, there are moments—especially during intimacy—when being fully present can…
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Chrissy Thompson Shares Her DIY Menu to Tackle Her Daughter’s Picky Eating
home insemination kit If you’ve ever faced the challenge of a picky eater, you know the lengths to which parents will go to encourage their little ones to eat something resembling a nutritious meal. Chrissy Thompson took this to a new level by designing a laminated menu for her daughter, Ava, complete with faux money.…
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Mia Thompson’s Refreshing Take on Parental Openness
at home insemination kit In a recent chat about her parents’ habit of oversharing, Mia Thompson showcased an impressively laid-back attitude that we could all learn from as we kick off the new year. For years, Mia’s parents, Jake and Lisa Thompson, have been remarkably candid about their personal lives — from their relationship ups…
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Rebuilding After an Abusive Relationship: My Journey
home insemination kit If someone had told me that I would find myself in an abusive relationship, I would have laughed and dismissed the idea entirely. After all, I consider myself a resilient woman who dedicates her life to supporting those who have faced abuse. I don’t see myself as a victim. I’m not someone…
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Brett Kavanaugh’s Yale Fraternity Faces Serious Allegations Regarding Treatment of Women
home insemination kit In a troubling historical context, Brett Kavanaugh was associated with a Yale fraternity known for its troubling treatment of women. Long before Christine Blasey Ford stepped forward with her allegations, Kavanaugh joined a fraternity that was labeled by a campus publication as “infamous for its disrespect towards women.” According to former fraternity…
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The World Isn’t Built for Working Parents, and Here’s Why
home insemination kit Navigating the challenges of being a working parent can be overwhelming. While I acknowledge that stay-at-home parents face their own unique struggles, today I’m venting about the pressures of balancing a career while raising happy little humans. And let’s not forget about the dads; they’re dealing with their own set of challenges…
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Olympic Diver Alex Morgan Knits at the Games – This Man Deserves All the Love!
at home insemination kit There’s something undeniably charming about a man who can master the art of knitting. Most of us will never experience the thrill of competing at the Olympic level. Sure, we might excel at ordering coffee in record time or juggling multiple tasks during a busy day, but we can’t say we’ve…