Category: conception

At home insemination While driving last week, my 4-year-old son, Max, asked, “Are we Christmas people?” Christmas people? What does that even mean? This holiday season, Max has been completely enchanted by Christmas. At the bank, he dashes toward the Christmas tree, eagerly pulling my hand. “Look at the ornaments, Mommy! Check out all the…

At home insemination Dear World, I kindly ask you to refrain from inquiring about my children’s origins. My son, Zayd, has an Arabic name but doesn’t speak the language fluently. He was born in Australia (though I wasn’t). He can recite verses from the Quran while also enjoying every beat of “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae).”…

At home insemination Before stepping into the role of motherhood, I often teased my friends who adored babies, saying, “I love children, but I’m not a fan of infants. Just take care of mine until they become toddlers, and I’ll take over then.” Little did I know how wrong I was. I had no idea…

At home insemination There’s a saying: “If you need something done, ask a busy person.” I often think it should read, “If you want something accomplished, ask a mom,” because we are among the busiest individuals out there. Before I became a parent, I had an abundance of free time—hours each day, entire weekends, and…

At home insemination In her recent interview, Emma Reynolds spoke candidly about the deep-seated anger many parents feel when their children are mistreated by their peers. This is a sentiment that resonates with countless parents, especially when their little ones start school and face the complex social dynamics that can lead to feelings of exclusion.…

At home insemination A shocking incident in Maryland unfolded this week when a four-year-old child dialed 911 after being left alone in a hot car with six other children while their babysitter shopped. The kids, all under the age of four, were trapped inside the vehicle with the windows rolled up for a minimum of…

At home insemination I recall a July afternoon from my own childhood in the early ’80s vividly. Clad in a sparkly pink tutu, I raced around the cracked plastic pool in our backyard, dodging a hose that lay lazily on the grass. My little sister, blissfully unaware of the world around her, splashed joyfully in…

At home insemination In today’s educational environment, students are often faced with an overwhelming schedule, juggling eight or more classes along with transitions between them. One critical aspect that tends to be overlooked is the time allocated for lunch. Disturbingly, for many students, the effective eating time during lunch may be as little as nine…