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Category: Trying-To-Conceive
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Why I Created a Spam Filter for Emails from My Kids’ School
home insemination Kit Let’s talk about the avalanche of emails that flood my inbox from my kids’ school. There are notifications about PTA meetings, Halloween parties, reading events, fundraisers, field trips, and instructions for parents who wish to opt out of Common Core testing. Some emails are just addenda correcting previous ones that had wrong…
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6 Tough Truths About Life I Want My Kids to Grasp
home insemination Kit From the moment we take on the role of parents, there’s an innate urge to shield our children from the harsh realities of the world. Maybe it stems from our own longing for safety, a deep-seated instinct that drives us to keep our little ones tucked away from life’s harsher elements. But…
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What It’s Really Like to Have Three Kids
home insemination Kit If you’re a parent, you know that life can get pretty chaotic, but having three kids? That’s like trying to navigate a maze while wearing two left shoes. Here’s a friendly peek into the reality of parenting three little ones. Outnumbered First off, you’re always outnumbered. No matter how much you try…
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Quiz: How Intimidated Are You by Feedback and Criticism?
home insemination Kit Hey there! Ready to figure out how you really feel about feedback and criticism? It’s a common struggle, especially for those of us who tend to feel anxious in these situations. While feedback can be super helpful for growth, it can also feel like a big ol’ threat. Avoiding it might slow…
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Zero Thanks for This Potty Training Advice
home insemination Kit I did everything I could to dodge the potty training bus. Sure, part of it was sheer laziness, but a bigger part was the terrifying recollections of sharing a bathroom with my little brothers. Ah, the glory days of sticky floors, toilet seats adorned with “mystery splashes,” and the overwhelming sensation that…
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Why I Won’t Teach My Kids to Be ‘Color Blind’
home insemination Kit When it comes to teaching kids about race, I lean towards the idea that acknowledging differences is better than pretending they don’t exist. It’s important to help them understand that people come in all different colors and that recognizing these differences is not just normal—it’s something to celebrate. I remember a conversation…
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Dear Hovering Parents, You’re Making It Tough for the Rest of Us
home insemination Kit Hey there, fellow moms! Picture this: I’m at the park, watching my 3-year-old, Max, climb a tall metal ladder. He’s got his arms stretched out like he’s summoning the universe for help. Suddenly, a woman nearby gasps and rushes over, her voice trembling. “Do you know whose child that is?” she asks,…
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Embrace the Journey of Motherhood: A Call to Listen and Share
home insemination Kit In the world of parenting, every mother possesses a unique narrative worth sharing. Ann Parker, a pioneer in the Listen to Your Mother initiative, has long championed this belief. For years, she and her dedicated team have provided a platform for mothers nationwide to express their diverse experiences in motherhood. Each spring,…
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Struggles of Motherhood Depicted in Art History
home insemination Kit Motherhood is a challenging journey, a reality that has been depicted throughout art history. The complexities and emotional turmoil of being a mother are vividly illustrated in various artistic expressions, showcasing that the path of parenting has never been straightforward. For a deeper dive into this topic, you can explore more insights…
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A Note to Working Moms and Stay-at-Home Moms from a Military Mom
home insemination Kit As a proud member of a dual-military family, I’ve navigated the unique challenges of being a military mother. Between searching for connections with other moms and witnessing the ongoing debates about working versus staying at home, I want to share a few insights from my world. 1. Making Mom Friends is Tough…