Category: NICU

home insemination Kit Dear Fellow Parents, I implore you to reconsider the culture of blame and shame that has infiltrated our parenting community. Just over three decades ago, a mother browsing a department store left her 6-year-old son to play with some friends at an Atari kiosk. His name was Jake Collins. Tragically, Jake was…

home insemination Kit You’ve seen them around, and even if you haven’t, you’ve certainly heard about them. Each teacher in your child’s elementary school carries a unique reputation, often fitting into one of these twelve archetypes: The Veteran: This teacher has mastered the art of classroom management, striking the perfect balance between discipline and nurturing.…

home insemination Kit There’s nothing quite like the magic of skin-to-skin contact with a newborn, but a recent photo going viral offers a delightful twist on this heartwarming practice. The image features a young boy mirroring his father as they both share skin-to-skin moments with their premature twin siblings. Originally posted on a Swedish birthing…

home insemination Kit As children transition into their teenage years, parents often experience a shift in dynamics. We begin to see our kids evolve into more independent individuals, and it can feel like a weight lifts from our shoulders. However, this phase can also bring unexpected challenges, particularly when it comes to simple daily tasks…

home insemination Kit As I settled into bed with my three youngest children, we gathered around the iPad, eager to explore the world through maps. My husband was en route to California, a significant journey since he rarely travels for work. I opened the map of the United States, revealing the distance to his brother’s…

home insemination Kit As parents, we often find ourselves grappling with the unpredictable behavior of our children. The transition from toddlerhood to the threes can be particularly tumultuous. This phenomenon is not merely a phase; it is a developmental stage that can lead to significant behavioral changes. Consider a recent experience I had while driving…

home insemination Kit As I rested in the ICU, recovering from a harrowing experience, a nurse from the NICU stepped in with a warm smile and asked, “Have you decided on names for your little ones?” My triplets were already two days old, but until that moment, they had been referred to as “Baby A,”…

home insemination Kit If I see one more comment throwing around the term “special snowflake” while ridiculing someone’s “safe space,” I might just get permanent eye strain from rolling them so hard. Let’s be honest: I’d take “snowflake” over the much more offensive and unfortunately popular “libtard” any day. At least you’re trying to keep…

home insemination Kit In a scenario that strikes many as both ridiculous and frustrating, a middle school girl named Lily Carter found herself at the center of a dress code controversy at Brookside Middle School in Charleston, South Carolina. This week, the 12-year-old wore a school uniform shirt paired with a denim skirt—an outfit she…