Author: Home Insemination Blog

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home insemination Kit A Little Background: I’m a parent. My partner and I are raising a lively crew of kids, and after more than a decade of parenting, I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge—not just about my children, but about life, society, and myself. Being a mom has transformed my perspective on what really matters.…

What I Want to Share with My Son’s Sixth Grade Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week

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home insemination Kit As a mom, sending my oldest child to middle school last fall felt like a monumental challenge. I get it—plenty of kids make it through sixth grade every year, and I’m likely being overly dramatic. But ever since he was born, I’ve had this nagging worry about middle school. I can’t be…

Understanding Suicide in College: What Every Parent Should Know

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home insemination Kit Hey there! It’s no secret that college can be a tough time for many young adults. A recent study highlighted by journalist Mia Thompson reveals that freshmen today are facing higher levels of depression than those from just a few years ago. In fact, about 94% of college counseling directors have reported…

The Epic Butt Wiping Showdown

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home insemination Kit Let’s face it, parenting is way more than just dealing with scraped knees and the occasional leak. It’s basically the longest trial-and-error experiment ever. Something works? Great! You stick with it until it stops working—which, let’s be real, is usually just a few minutes later. Then you’re jumping over mountains of clean…

A Playful List of Things That Won’t Help Your Baby Sleep

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home insemination Kit When you find yourself with a little one who just can’t seem to master the art of snoozing, well-meaning friends and family will shower you with their “expert” baby sleep advice. While you’d much prefer they offer to babysit during those delightful hours of 3 to 10 a.m., you might feel compelled…

How I Transformed My Life

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home insemination Kit Two years ago, when I hit 41, I did something I never thought a working mom like me could pull off—I completely transformed my life. Growing up, I was always trying out different career paths in my imagination. I envisioned myself as a president, a teacher, a writer, a psychologist, or even…

Mindful Parenting: The Importance of Modeling Self-Care

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home insemination Kit “How long can this wait?” I inquire, as my dentist turns off the glaring operatory light that feels like a spotlight on my dental sins. The minty rinse still lingers, a reminder of my neglect. “It can’t wait. If the infection spreads to your jaw, you could end up with an abscess,”…

The Birth Showdown: Why My Birth Experience Was Superior to Yours

Sep 30, 2025

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home insemination Kit There’s an unspoken rivalry in the world of childbirth. Many women are convinced that their method is the best, leaving those who choose differently feeling like they need a guiding light. The judgments that arise from this birth debate often push women into shame, defensiveness, or worse, depression. Instead of celebrating their…

Embracing Motherhood: What I Really Want Now

Sep 30, 2025

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