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home insemination Kit Yesterday, I hit the big 4-9. Here are 9 insights I’ve gathered along the way. Reflecting back to when I was 29, I was a newlywed with a tiny baby, a former war photographer turned TV news producer. Back then, I could never have envisioned my life now, two decades later. I’m…

home insemination Kit I may be surrounded by a bunch of boys, but thankfully, they’re still young enough that I don’t have to deal with hidden magazines or sneaky browsing history—yet. I wish I could believe they’d remain blissfully unaware of anything even remotely related to sex until they’re older (like 25, maybe?), but let’s…

home insemination Kit By: Jake Thompson I always anticipated that my partner, Sarah, would eventually go back to work. After several years of being a stay-at-home mom, she felt the urge to pursue her career once more. Although we managed financially with her at home, I knew this was something she truly desired. Naturally, I…

home insemination Kit Get ready, or risk being left out! Listen closely—can you hear that? It’s a whisper from the future, a hint of the happiness to come. It’s the sound of mothers everywhere taking a well-deserved break, and if you want to be part of this joy, you need to start planning right now.…

home insemination Kit I like to think of myself as a pretty cheerful soul. Light-hearted, self-aware, and generally relaxed—except for one little hitch: If I don’t get a good night’s sleep, I transform into a cranky, irritable, overly emotional whirlwind. At those moments, I am absolutely convinced that I’m right about everything—until I realize just…

home insemination Kit Oh, the newborn phase. Experienced moms often talk about it with a nostalgic glow, which can make new moms want to roll their eyes or even throw a punch. Let’s be real: your first baby is no walk in the park. Sure, in hindsight, one little bundle of joy seems like a…

home insemination Kit Dear Little One, I understand your overwhelming affection for your baby sister, and I see how much you want to express that love. However, it’s important to remember that, while your intentions are good, your actions can sometimes lead to distress. Gentle Affection First, I know you want to give her a…

home insemination Kit As a parent, especially a mom, you know that hovering too closely around your child at the playground can lead to some serious side-eye from other parents. Suddenly, you’re labeled a “helicopter parent,” and everyone wonders why you can’t just let your kid be. But flip the script and pull out your…

home insemination Kit We’ve all encountered that one acquaintance who makes our skin crawl. Perhaps she’s overly loud, perpetually wrapped up in her own drama, or has a knack for backhanded compliments. Maybe her parenting choices make you want to drown your sorrows in a glass of wine when she strolls into the room. If…

self insemination kit One of my all-time favorite songs tells the story of a boy whose tough upbringing stems from a rather unorthodox decision made by his father before abandoning him and his mother—he names him Sue. In the iconic track “A Boy Named Sue,” penned by Shel Silverstein and immortalized by the legendary Johnny…