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A Heartfelt Goodbye to the Tooth Fairy: My Dad
home insemination KitI always knew this day would arrive. Yet, knowing doesn’t ease the pain. Grief doesn’t care for advance warnings; I’ve learned that lesson more than once. Deep down, I was in denial, hoping that life would remain unchanged,…
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Museum Highlights Impact of Immigrants by Imagining a World Without Their Art
self insemination kitIn a thought-provoking move, a Massachusetts museum is taking a stand against current immigration policies by dramatically altering its exhibits this Presidents’ Day weekend. The Davis Museum at Wellesley College, located near Boston, is temporarily removing or covering…
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Stepparents Experience ‘Baby Blues’ Too—And So Did I
self insemination kitAs I approached the end of my third trimester with twins, I was plagued by thoughts of what awaited me postpartum. I envisioned myself several months after giving birth, holding both babies, my face drenched in sweat, tears…
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Twenty-Seven Years Prior, 1,600 African-American Women Endorsed Anita Hill in a NYT Advertisement
self insemination kitIn a significant historical moment, 1,600 African-American women took a stand by signing a full-page advertisement in The New York Times supporting Anita Hill during her testimony against Clarence Thomas’s Supreme Court nomination. This event coincides with ongoing…
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A Neighborhood Manifesto for Real Moms
self insemination kitWhen my partner, Jake, and I first started dating, we lived in a city apartment where we were complete strangers to our neighbors. Sure, we had our share of annoyances—the guy who consistently took our parking spot and…
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I Prioritize Me Time, and I Won’t Apologize
home insemination KitYou know, I once had a potential babysitter who told me, “Just don’t be one of those moms who leaves her kids at the sitter’s to hit the gym or enjoy some alone time.” She was an older…
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I Will Never Make My Kids Clean Their Plates
self insemination kitI recall my childhood dinners, where I often ended up feeling stuffed after just a few bites of a hot dog and some orange slices. There were times I genuinely thought I might be sick. On one of…
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The Ultimate Bridal Dress Gathering: A Celebration of Love and Laughter
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