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Why Finishing Last Can Actually Be a Victory
Get Pregnant FastAs I cruised down the road with my windows down, the warm scent of spring enveloped me, a welcome change from the long winter months. Music blaring, I noticed a familiar sight: the local middle school track team…
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The Toilet Training Chronicles: A Comedic Journey
Get Pregnant FastAfter months of meticulous planning, endless motivation sessions, and countless readings of quirky lift-the-flap books with delightful flushing sounds, it seems my son is finally making strides in his potty training journey. We’ve navigated through tears, spent over…
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Mama’s Boys: A Tribute to Motherhood by Lisa Matthews
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Aug. 21, 2015Originally Published: Sep. 10, 2012As dawn breaks, my youngest stirs, still half-asleep, but his arms instinctively reach out for a hug. I wrap him in my arms, his sleepy smile so bright it could light…
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Dear CDC: Please Don’t Tell Me Not to Panic About Ebola
Get Pregnant FastHello, CDC. My name is Emily Johnson. I lack any formal medical training—no degrees in health sciences here! I’ve never injected a vaccine, dealt with medical equipment, or even sat in a hospital gown. As I write this,…
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Too Cute for Homework
Get Pregnant FastToday, there was quite the buzz when it was revealed that a popular clothing retailer, JCPenney, had been selling a shirt targeted at kids aged 7 to 16. The shirt featured the phrase, “I’m too pretty to do…
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Why Your Teenagers Require More Sleep Than You Might Expect
Menu: ParentingGet Pregnant FastWhen it comes to sleep, I’ve always taken a firm stance. I’m that parent who can’t help but exclaim, “Time for bed!” when I see you and your young child out at an hour that’s well past…
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When to Introduce a Sippy Cup: Tips for Transitioning from Bottle to Sippy
Get Pregnant FastHey there, fellow parents! If you’re wondering when to start your little one on a sippy cup, you’re in the right place. Most experts suggest introducing a sippy cup around 6 months old, which can make it easier…
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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…