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Category: Trying-To-Conceive
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I Won’t Fund My Child’s College Exploration
home insemination Kit Recently, I engaged in a conversation with several friends who are preparing to send their high school seniors off to college this fall. We delved into topics such as the challenges of empty nest syndrome, the stress surrounding major selection, and the daunting financial responsibilities that come with higher education. As I…
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7 Reasons Your Book Club Should Become a Wine Club
home insemination Kit Let’s be real for a moment—who doesn’t love a good excuse to unwind with a glass of wine? If you’re looking for a reason to swap out your book club for a wine club, I’ve got seven compelling arguments that’ll make you raise your glass in agreement. 1. No Pressure to Sound…
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What Mother’s Day Truly Represents for a Father
home insemination Kit I never truly grasped the significance of Mother’s Day until I stepped into fatherhood. When I was just 9, I witnessed my father leave my mother, admitting to infidelity before packing his bags. He vanished, never providing child support, and eventually passed away while going through his fourth divorce. My mother made…
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Raising Kids to Be Kind, Not Perfect
home insemination Kit I’m just an imperfect person, married to another perfectly imperfect individual. Together, we’ve created three wonderfully messy kids. From the beginning, my partner, Jake, and I realized we were a bit clueless about parenting. This became glaringly obvious seven years ago in our Intro to Parenting class when the instructor asked, “Raise…
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5 Paradoxes of Living with Mental Illness
home insemination Kit Hey there! Can we take a moment to acknowledge the wild ride that is living with mental illness? I’m approaching my decade mark of navigating this chaotic journey—let’s call it my “Insaniversary.” It’s a bit of a mixed bag, you know? With a collection of diagnosis labels, life is anything but dull.…
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12 Comments to Avoid When Speaking to Parents of a Child with Autism
home insemination Kit When a parent shares, “My child has autism,” it often leads to awkward silence or fumbling responses. While most people know that a high-five isn’t appropriate, they might struggle to find the right words, turning their gaze away or making unfortunate social missteps. It’s understandable—navigating conversations around autism can be tricky. So,…
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The Day My Toddler Mistook My Vibrator for a Phone
home insemination Kit Oh, the horror of parenting moments! We all know that nightstand drawers are sacred spaces, typically reserved for those intimate items we’d rather not discuss. I’m talking about the essentials: condoms, lube, and yes, the trusty vibrator. In this day and age, we’re all familiar with the sex toy boom, and while…
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Monitor Your Coffee Consumption: A Candid Guide for Parents
home insemination Kit As a parent, it’s crucial to be attentive not only to your child’s needs but also to your own well-being. One often overlooked aspect is the consumption of caffeinated beverages, particularly coffee. The interplay between caffeine and parenting can be intricate, and understanding its effects is essential for maintaining balance in your…
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Gen Xers Are Still Embracing Life, Thanks to Robin Williams
home insemination Kit Hey there! As a proud member of Generation X, I can’t help but reflect on how Robin Williams has influenced my life and the lives of many of us who grew up in the ’70s and ’80s. I still remember my childhood nights, sneaking late-night peeks at his iconic stand-up on Johnny…
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Tyra Banks Takes On Cooking Class: Gourmet Meals Await—If Only Her Kid Will Eat Them!
home insemination Kit In a recent Facebook post, Tyra Banks excitedly shared her new journey into the culinary world by enrolling in an intensive Boot Camp at the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena. For those unfamiliar, the CIA is a prestigious cooking school that trains aspiring chefs. Tyra, who openly admits she’s not…