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home insemination kit This article is part of a three-part series titled “Preparing for College,” aimed at equipping your teenagers for their transition away from home. In June, we discussed essential conversations to have with your incoming freshman and what contributes to their success during their first college year. In July, we focused on dorm…

home insemination kit In an astonishing passage of time—seconds, minutes, and years slipping away—I transitioned from being a national champion swimmer and collegiate coach to becoming the mother of an 11-year-old on a swim team. I once dominated the clock; now, it feels as if time is racing past me. When Jacob began swim lessons…

home insemination kit In recent days, my social media feeds have been inundated with a controversial video created by YouTuber Jake Rogers. This video showcases several mothers who believed they had effectively taught their children about “stranger danger,” only to be shocked when their kids willingly followed a man and his puppy without a second…

home insemination kit In the realm of relationships, friends can often feel like the family we choose for ourselves. This sentiment resonates deeply with me and my close friends, who share a unique bond as we navigate life without biological sisters. While I grew up as an only child, my friends Emma, Sarah, and Mia*…

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home insemination kit Recently, a friend and fellow parent of tweens shared her experience: “While driving the kids to school, one of them suddenly asked, ‘Who’s Bruce Jenner?’ I was so caught up in the traffic that I just responded, ‘He’s an Olympic athlete,’ and quickly shifted the conversation.” In essence, she avoided the topic.…

home insemination kit In a world where teenage daughters often retreat into their own spaces, it can feel like a challenge to connect. I remember a time when my own daughter, Mia, casually reminded me, “Don’t forget, I have a life!” as she requested me to close the door behind me. It’s a sentiment many…

home insemination kit It’s no secret that four-year-olds can be quite challenging. In fact, parenting experts have observed that children at this age often exhibit behaviors that can be described as less than pleasant. A mother, Sarah, recently shared her experiences that provide undeniable evidence of this phenomenon. In her observations, Sarah noted that four-year-olds…