Category: Trying-To-Conceive
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Demi Lovato Discusses Their Evolving Gender Identity
artificial insemination kit for humans Demi Lovato shared during a recent event that their journey with gender identity is ongoing, and they may not always identify as nonbinary. The singer, who publicly came out as nonbinary in May and uses they/them pronouns, expressed openness to the possibility of identifying as transgender in the future. “There…
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A Family Removed from Flight After Airline Labels Autistic Child ‘Disruptive’
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A Letter to My Pregnant, Childless Self
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Dear Dads, Capture the Moments!
self insemination kit Menu Parenting Dear Dads, Capture the Moments! by Jessica Carter Updated: Feb. 23, 2017 Originally Published: Feb. 8, 2017 Every father needs to hear this! Take a moment to scroll through your camera roll and take stock of the photos you have. If you’re like many moms, your gallery is filled with…
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The Conversation I Had to Initiate With My Partner
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I Don’t Embrace Motherhood Like My Mom Did, But I Celebrate Her Influence on My Parenting Journey
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Why Anti-Bullying Initiatives Need More than Just Awareness
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The ’70s-Light Parenting Approach
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Trump or No Trump, I’m Staying Put
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The Kindergarten Schedule Is Completely Nonsensical
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