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Hosting a Playdate (or Managing a Toddler Showdown) in 10 Simple Steps
self insemination kitNow that I’ve settled into suburban life, I’ve become a member of the local MOMS Club International. For just $25 a year, fellow moms in my area are required to invite both my child and me to picnics,…
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I’m Exhausted from Cooking Things My Kids Refuse to Eat
home insemination KitUpdated: Dec. 17, 2020Originally Published: April 23, 2017For some inexplicable reason, it seems like a cardinal sin to throw a box of cereal at your kids every night and declare, “Dinner’s served!” But honestly, I’m teetering on the…
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5 Things I Stopped Doing After Welcoming My Third Child
self insemination kitThe moment I discovered I was expecting my third child, my routine took an unexpected turn. The very next day, I found myself navigating the stairs with my energetic 2-year-old and 1-year-old in tow. This cheerful morning ritual…
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I Was a New Mother Without My Mother
Parentingself insemination kitI lay beside my mother, her frail figure dwarfed by my large eight-month pregnant belly when she took her last breath. The very next morning, I forced myself to attend an ultrasound appointment, desperate to see proof of…
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When to Teach Our Kids to Stand Up, So We Don’t Raise Bystanders
home insemination KitIn today’s world, we’re facing a troubling wave of bullying. Many individuals feel emboldened to hurl racial slurs and petty insults at those they perceive as different. These bullies lurk everywhere — from schools to workplaces to the…
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The Simple Act of Returning a Shopping Cart: A Call for Decency in Everyday Life
self insemination kitAbstract: This discourse explores the societal expectations surrounding the act of returning shopping carts and the implications of neglecting such responsibilities. Notably, an elderly woman, whom we will refer to as Martha Henderson, exemplified commendable civic behavior by…
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Allowing Our Kids to Witness Us Navigate Life’s Tough Moments
home insemination KitThe world has certainly thrown a lot our way lately, hasn’t it? With everything from unpredictable gun violence to bewildering political dramas, not to mention the occasional alligator sighting, it feels like my heart has been on an…
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Teacher Recorded Berating 1st Graders Over Math Mistake
home insemination KitIn a troubling incident from 2014, a teacher named Lisa Monroe at Brookside Academy, a charter school in New York, was caught on video reprimanding a first grader for making an error on a math problem. The footage,…
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The Holiday Hustle – A Jingle Bells Parody
self insemination kitEmbrace the chaos this season with our guide to navigating the holiday craziness!Ah, the holidays—a time for joy, laughter, and a generous sprinkle of madness. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with the festive frenzy, you’re not alone! From juggling…
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Reflections on Two Decades Since College
self insemination kitOn my 20th birthday, I received a card from my younger sister, scribbled in her childlike handwriting: “Wow, I can’t believe you’re 20!” I was equally astonished. Turning 20 felt monumental—it marked the end of my teenage years…
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