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How My Daughter’s Service Dog Transformed Her Journey with Chronic Illness
self insemination kitFour years ago, my daughter, Lily, was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune condition called autoimmune encephalitis (AE). Instead of producing antibodies to combat illness, her body mistakenly attacks her own brain, leading to devastating symptoms. Doctors have described…
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From The Confessional: The Trials of Parenting Tweens and Teens
self insemination kitRaising teenagers can be quite the adventure, right? They allow you to sleep in a bit longer, prepare their own snacks, and handle their personal hygiene. The burdens of early childhood, which often felt insurmountable, seem to fade…
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Apologies, But Your One-Year-Old Isn’t Exactly a Gourmet
home insemination KitParentingApologies, But Your One-Year-Old Isn’t Exactly a Gourmet by Clara Thompson February 29, 2016While enjoying a sunny afternoon at the playground with my children, my oldest, as toddlers often do, started tugging at my shirt, asking for a…
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Sex as a Reward for Household Chores? Ladies, Really?
home insemination Kit“Is there anything more attractive than a partner doing the laundry?”“My significant other took care of the kids while I ran errands. I guess I owe him a special favor!”“My guy vacuumed. Wow, that’s a major turn-on!”Wait, what?I…
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Dining Out with Kids: A Growing Challenge
self insemination kitImagine stepping into a restaurant with your kids and receiving a card that reads: “Children at La Familia must remain seated and ask their parents for assistance. No running, shouting, or touching anything that belongs to other patrons.…
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The Challenges of Being an Aspiring Minimalist
self insemination kitJust as we finished tearing open our holiday gifts, the chaos set in. My kids were bubbling with holiday excitement, eyes sparkling over their new treasures. Meanwhile, my partner was soaking in the glow of another holiday well-executed—thanks…
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Rethinking Masculinity: The Case for Teaching Boys Emotional Intelligence
self insemination kitIn our quest for equality, we often desire men who contribute to household chores and embody emotional depth. Yet, paradoxically, we frequently send mixed signals to our sons. Society suggests that cooking and cleaning are not for boys,…
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