Category: TTC

  • The Reality of Gender Expectations: A Personal Reflection on Parenthood

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  • 6 Things I No Longer Worry About in My 40s

    home insemination kit Greetings, I’m a woman navigating the middle years of life. While society may overlook me at times, I find it liberating. If I aim to live until 95—a stretch but not impossible—I’m currently at the midpoint of my life journey. Reflecting on the past, I recognize the challenges I’ve faced: intense parenting,…

  • 10 Essential Tips for First-Time Grandmothers

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  • Navigating Discipline for Children with Limited Lifespans

    home insemination kit Updated: August 3, 2016 Originally Published: February 25, 2013 “I really need her to understand that this behavior is unacceptable,” I expressed to my partner. “She can’t grow up believing that…” My thought trailed off, lost in the weight of the topic at hand. Every child has a range of lessons they…

  • The Unexpected Lessons from My Miscarriage

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  • Excerpt from ‘A Guide for Parents of LGBTQ+ Children’

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  • Some Days as a Single Parent Feel Insurmountable

    home insemination kit There are moments when I truly question my ability to be a mother. Three years ago, I found myself a single parent after my partner walked away, leaving me to care for our children alone. However, even prior to that pivotal moment, I had been grappling with the challenges of motherhood, struggling…

  • How I Overcame My Dislike for The Beatles

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  • Reflections of a (Not Quite Ready to Retire) Baseball Mom

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  • Guidance for Parents Navigating the Elementary School Years

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