Month: February 2025
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14 Hilariously True Insights About Marriage
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The Case for Embracing Boredom in Kids
self insemination kit In recent years, there has been a growing fascination with the connection between creativity and boredom. Renowned poet Joseph Brodsky famously described boredom as a “psychological desert” that begins right in our own homes. Yet, he also pointed out that boredom can be a gateway to creativity. “When this door opens,” he…
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Watching “Boyhood” Rejuvenated My Bond with My Kids
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A Year of Uncertainty: Experiencing Motherhood for the First Time Amidst a Pandemic
At home insemination kit On February 26th, 2020, at 6:30 PM, my first child made her entrance into the world, weighing 8 lbs 10 oz and measuring 22 inches long. She marked the end of our long infertility journey, which had culminated in a successful IVF frozen transfer. Growing up as one of five children…
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Navigating the Childcare Maze: A Modern Challenge
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How Pelvic Floor Therapy (Literally) Rescued My Well-Being
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A Heartfelt Note from Your Elf on the Shelf
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