Category: baby
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A Call to End Daylight Saving Time
home insemination kit Dear Mr. President, I understand that your schedule is packed, but I must bring to your attention a pressing matter: the outdated practice of Daylight Saving Time. While it may benefit farmers, scientists, and some professionals seeking more daylight after work, it is wreaking havoc on the lives of parents like myself.…
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Montessori-Inspired Strategies for Helping Your Child Welcome Baby #2
Get Pregnant Fast Are you expecting your second child? While the excitement of a new addition is palpable, it’s normal to have concerns about how your firstborn will cope with the changes. Sharing space and parental attention with a newborn can be a big adjustment for little ones. In “The Montessori Journey,” co-authors Mia Thompson…
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5 Harsh Realities of the #MeToo Movement
home insemination kit The #MeToo movement has sparked both inspiration and frustration, highlighting a pervasive issue that has long been ignored. While the campaign has empowered many women to voice their experiences, significant challenges remain before it can effect real change in society. Here are five sobering truths we must confront: 1. Low-Income Women Remain…
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Always Asking: The Vaccination Conversation
home insemination kit Greetings, fellow mom, I’m Mia, mom to Lucas—yes, that Lucas, the one with a trach, and the congenital heart condition (CHD) that your little one just invited over to play. Whether we set this up or it was spontaneous, I’m thrilled to get together. Playdates are such a joy, right? Or perhaps…
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Reevaluating Parental Affection: The Lip-Kissing Debate
home insemination kit During my first pregnancy, I found myself pondering a question that, at the time, seemed straightforward: “Is it just me, or do other people think it’s odd when parents kiss their kids on the lips?” I posed this inquiry to my partner, convinced that kissing on the lips was reserved for romantic…
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Consider Before You Stare at (or Critique) My Family
home insemination kit In life, you encounter two distinct types of people. Today, I experienced both. For a fleeting moment, I forgot. Forgotten is perhaps not the right term, but I pushed aside the multitude of thoughts and emotions that Hunter syndrome brings to our family, especially concerning my child with special needs. As we…
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Graco Pack ‘n Play Playard With Newborn Napper Elite Review
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re on the hunt for the ultimate playard for your little one, look no further than the Graco Pack ‘n Play Playard With Newborn Napper Elite. This versatile piece of baby gear is a favorite among many parents, including my friend Sarah, who swears by its practicality and comfort. Pros Highly…
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The Journey of Young Motherhood: A Personal Reflection
home insemination kit “You will NOT be keeping this child,” I declared firmly to my daughter. My 20-year-old daughter, Lily, met my gaze with unwavering determination. The clash of our wills had commenced. This was not her first time navigating the complexities of motherhood. Two years prior, at just 18, she gave birth to her…
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Navigating Difficult Days After Losing My Husband
home insemination kit Today was not my shining moment as a mom. In fact, if I’m being honest, I haven’t had many of those moments lately, even before my husband’s illness. My friends and I often joked about being “bad moms” because we let our kids indulge in cookies for breakfast or binge-watch TV shows.…
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Tragedy Strikes Again: 16 Students Shot at a Kentucky High School, Yet the World Remains Indifferent
home insemination kit In a heartbreaking incident today at a high school in Kentucky, 16 students fell victim to a shooting, with reports indicating two fatalities and 14 others injured due to gunfire. This tragic event occurred at Marshall County High School in Benton, KY, which has since gone into lockdown as authorities apprehend a…