Category: conception

At home insemination Let’s be honest—my 30s can’t quite compete with the wild adventures of my 20s, but every day brings its own kind of thrill, especially with kids around. It’s just a different kind of excitement—often sticky or loud. Back in my 20s, a midweek mountain biking trip after work was the highlight of…

At home insemination My granddaughter was in distress, and I felt utterly helpless. Despite my experience raising four children and step-parenting four more, nothing I tried seemed to work. As my 2-month-old granddaughter wailed, her cries triggered my 1-year-old grandson’s tears. Just moments before, all was well. Now, I had two little ones sobbing away…

At home insemination When it comes to parenting, I’ll be straightforward: I allowed my baby to cry. I won’t dress it up as “Sleep Training” or get overly technical by referring to it as “CIO.” I let my little one cry so she could learn to soothe herself to sleep. It was undoubtedly one of…

At home insemination Summer is here, and there’s no better way to enjoy it than with an outing to the movies. AMC Theatres is making this experience incredibly affordable for families through their Summer Movie Camp initiative. This exciting program allows kids to enjoy a movie along with a Kid’s Pack—which consists of popcorn, fruit…

at home insemination syringe When it comes to shopping for toys, the price tags can be downright shocking. Thankfully, Amazon Prime Day is here, offering some fantastic discounts that even Santa would appreciate! This two-day shopping extravaganza is the perfect opportunity to stock up on toys and games without breaking the bank—especially with the holiday…

At home insemination In the realm of parenting, few topics evoke as much unsolicited advice as the use of a pacifier. Every time I venture out with my son and someone captures a photo of him with his pacifier, I brace myself for the inevitable comments. While I occasionally plan my response ahead of time,…

At home insemination In a significant moment last month, Senator Elizabeth Warren faced silencing while she attempted to voice her objections against Jeff Sessions’ nomination as Attorney General. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, in a misguided attempt to justify the interruption, stated, “She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted.” These impactful…

At home insemination On most days, when I find a spare moment, you’ll probably catch me scrolling through Instagram on my phone. I never plan for it to take over my life; I just want a quick escape. But those alluring seasonal décor photos beckon me in, you know the kind—perfectly staged after a clean-up,…

At home insemination It’s disheartening to see some parents believe their children are too young to discuss certain topics. Children possess an understanding that often surpasses our expectations, and they can see through the complex layers of excuses or biases that adults attach to what we deem challenging subjects. If educational programs like Sesame Street…

At home insemination As ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ approaches its 30th anniversary, it’s fascinating to consider how the characters have aged—Ferris is likely around 47 now, perhaps enjoying life with a couple of teenagers of his own. After revisiting the film, I discovered numerous delightful details that I had missed during my initial viewing. Here…