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Moving to the Suburbs? Prepare to Embrace Your Inner ‘Uber Dad’
Get Pregnant FastRunning errands for my mom? Easy. Packing five friends into the car for a spontaneous outing? No sweat. Late-night drives to grab some late-night chow? Who can resist a beef chow fun run at three in the morning?…
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6 Things I’d Prefer Over School Supply Shopping
Get Pregnant FastHonestly, summer can feel like a relentless trial. The heat is unbearable, I’m constantly sweating, and the ever-changing schedule leaves me feeling overwhelmed. Keeping my kids entertained while juggling work responsibilities is a monumental task. Plus, I have…
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3 Realities You Understand if You’re a Work-at-Home Parent
Get Pregnant FastHaving spent over a decade as a writer, blogger, and podcaster working from home, I’ve navigated the ups and downs of this unique lifestyle through various life changes, including pregnancies, new pets, and the ever-evolving tech landscape. Here…
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Is It Time for Your Toddler to Skip Naps? Tips for a Smoother Transition
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the world of toddler naps can be quite a challenge! While some kids are napping pros, others seem to resist it at every turn. The big question is: when is it time to say goodbye to naps…
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10 Promises I’ve Made to My Daughter
Get Pregnant FastMy dear little Emma, despite your brief six years on this beautiful planet, I feel the world’s forces trying to pull you away from me, attempting to snatch your childhood from our grasp. In response to this, I…
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10 Classic Films Every ’80s Kid Wants Their Children to Experience
Get Pregnant FastAs I approach my 40s, I often find myself reflecting on the comforting influences of my youth, particularly the TV shows and films that shaped my formative years in the ’80s and early ’90s. Growing up, I was…
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What It’s Like to Be a Mom
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Aug. 21, 2015 Originally Published: Jan. 2, 2012I watched her beam at me, her baby bump prominent, and I could see the curiosity swirling in her eyes. As she flipped through “Baby’s First Year,” she paused frequently,…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant FastI won’t sugarcoat it—I’ve been yearning for my girl Ella this summer (yes, Ella Harper and I are on a first-name basis). At first, I thought it was a bit odd—maybe I was just trying to escape my mundane routine and dream of a more thrilling life like hers. But then it hit…
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17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Sons, As you grow into young men, I have countless lessons to share with you about life, strength, and respect—both for women and for yourselves. But today, I want to focus on some fundamental truths that, while not the most profound, will certainly make your lives easier as you navigate the…
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13 Thoughts Moms Have While at the Orthodontist
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom, I find myself spending about an hour every couple of months at the orthodontist’s office. By my calculations, this will total around 72 hours by the time my third child completes their orthodontic journey. Despite the frequency of these visits, I can’t help but be plagued by the same…
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13 Essential Lessons About Money I Want to Share with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my kids on a trip to my grandmother’s hometown in the Mississippi Delta. They were fascinated by the house she grew up in and the stories of her childhood antics, including dancing on the icebox in her parents’ grocery store. But what struck them the most was the stark…
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Confessions of a Not-So-Retired Baseball Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, baseball isn’t just a sport; it’s woven into the very fabric of our lives. When the time came for our daughter to step up to the plate, we knew she had some big expectations to meet. With two teenage brothers who have spent countless hours on the field, and…
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Rediscovering Myself Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast For the past eight years, my existence has been deeply intertwined with my two little ones. Almost everything I do revolves around them; after all, I wear the title of “Mommy.” The moment I saw those two pink lines was a highlight of my life; getting married and starting a family were…
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The Wisdom Passed Down From My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast My mother recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She defies the stereotypes of what someone at that age is supposed to look or act like. Florence Henderson is 80. Cicely Tyson is 80. Willie Nelson, Barbara Feldon, Joan Rivers — all 80. It’s hard for me to grasp that these icons are that…