Category: NICU

home insemination Kit Over a steaming cup of coffee, my friend Lisa and I traded our tales of parenting struggles, particularly the infamous “my kids don’t nap anymore” saga. She shared how she had to buckle her son into his car seat and cruise around until he finally dozed off, granting her a fleeting moment…

home insemination Kit Recently, I had the chance to lead a mindfulness session at my kids’ elementary school. Spoiler alert: the kids ended up teaching me way more than I could ever teach them! In my quest to create engaging content for the class, I stumbled upon an impressive array of research on mindfulness in…

home insemination Kit You may have heard the recent buzz from the World Health Organization about processed meats being linked to cancer. Yes, that includes our old pal, the hot dog, along with red meats, lamb, pork products, sausages, and bacon. This raises some important questions about our diets and what we serve our little…

home insemination Kit As women age, the experience of menstruation can drastically shift, resembling a chaotic and unpredictable event rather than the previously manageable monthly routine. In earlier years, menstrual cycles were typically consistent and reliable. Women could plan activities with confidence, whether it was a trip to the beach or a visit to a…

home insemination Kit A Baltimore school has ditched the antiquated practice of detention in favor of meditation, and the results are nothing short of remarkable. At Maple Grove Academy, the visionary staff has rolled out a meditation initiative aimed at elementary students, and we’re here for it! Honestly, who has ever really benefitted from detention?…

home insemination Kit Let’s be honest: doing my nails can feel like a black hole of time. I start with a little nail maintenance when they begin to look unruly, and once they’re somewhat even, I think, “It’s time for a manicure!” But finding the moment to actually do it? That’s a whole different story.…

home insemination Kit As a parent, just when you think you’re mastering the art of motherhood, a call from your child’s school can throw you into a tailspin. The dreaded news? Your child has lice. If you’re particularly unlucky, this may happen during a crucial work meeting when you’re on speakerphone. The mention of lice…

home insemination Kit The Cry It Out (CIO) method, as many parents know, is not an enjoyable way to spend a night—whether it’s a Saturday or any other. Having navigated this challenging experience with twins a few years back, I thought I had seen the last of it. However, when I welcomed my unexpected third…

home insemination Kit In a powerful viral post, comedian Lena Harper takes a stand against the insidious practice of victim blaming, especially in cases of sexual assault. When someone experiences such a traumatic event, society often poses misguided questions: Were you drinking? What were you wearing? Did you try to fight back? This tendency to…

home insemination Kit This is what dinnertime looks like at my place: A delicious veggie lasagna is baking in the oven. But my kids are already starving, even though it’s only 3:30 p.m. (and yes, I fed them snacks just an hour earlier to stave off this exact issue). My oldest, Alex, is at the…