Month: September 2025
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I’m a Speech Language Pathologist, But I Wasn’t Prepared for My Child’s Speech Delay
self insemination kit “How do I refer my own child for Early Intervention?” I pondered aloud one day as I observed my two-year-old son engrossed in play with his Cookie Monster doll. We had just celebrated his birthday, and he was surrounded by an array of new Sesame Street toys. Although I could do without…
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The Birth Showdown: Why My Birth Experience Was Superior to Yours
home insemination Kit There’s an unspoken rivalry in the world of childbirth. Many women are convinced that their method is the best, leaving those who choose differently feeling like they need a guiding light. The judgments that arise from this birth debate often push women into shame, defensiveness, or worse, depression. Instead of celebrating their…
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My Journey as a Volunteer Escort for Planned Parenthood
self insemination kit April 27, 2023 I juggle a full-time job, three energetic children at home, and training for my second marathon. Yet, on many Saturday mornings, you can spot me in my vibrant pink vest standing outside my local Planned Parenthood. You might wonder why I choose to dedicate my limited free time as…
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How I Navigated ‘The Talk’ With My 5-Year-Old
home insemination Kit “Mom, what is sex?” asked Ethan, fiddling with the label on his Spider-Man pajamas. “Uh, well… that’s a bit complex. We really need to get going to school. Remember, you have to finish your Leprechaun traps today!” Thank goodness we were running late. Again. I always knew this moment would arrive, but…
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An Only Child Journey: Embracing Uniqueness in Parenting
self insemination kit My family has taken an unexpected turn since I first anticipated becoming a parent. Eight years ago, when I met Mark, a divorced father of three young kids, I was reveling in my freedom in New York City, unsure of what my future held. On our one-month anniversary, I bravely posed my…
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This Toddler Complaining About the Toilet Seat is All of Us
home insemination Kit This little one is already fed up with living among the men who can’t seem to lower the toilet seat. Let’s face it, you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to know that sitting on a cold, potentially damp piece of porcelain is the absolute worst. Just ask tiny Mia Collins—her…
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More Hospitals Ditch Nurseries in the Push for ‘Baby-Friendly’ Care
self insemination kit In recent years, a growing number of hospitals have adopted a “baby-friendly” initiative, which has led to the elimination of nursery services. This trend aims to promote continuous bonding between mothers and their newborns, but it has also sparked a debate about maternal well-being. After giving birth, every mother has her unique…
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Embracing Motherhood: What I Really Want Now
home insemination Kit You know, for most of my life, I didn’t feel like I wanted much. Sure, as a kid, I had fleeting desires—like a shiny new Barbie doll, staying up late to catch my favorite shows, or sneaking out for an extra hour with my boyfriend. I joked about wanting to be a…