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Essential Information About the Hepatitis B Vaccine for Infants
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to safeguarding your baby’s health, the Hepatitis B (HepB) vaccine is a crucial step that occurs early in life. Typically administered in three doses—at birth, between 1 to 2 months, and again around 6 months,…
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A Teacher’s End-of-Year Survival Guide
Get Pregnant FastAs the school year wraps up, it’s time to embrace the chaos and celebrate the end. Here’s a realistic guide to help you navigate the final days of school like a pro. Dress Down Day: Let’s be honest—if…
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The Bikini Dilemma: A Mother’s Perspective on Choices
Get Pregnant Fast“Mom, can I have a bikini?” My heart skipped a beat as I glanced at my seven-year-old daughter, her face lighting up with excitement. Before I could respond, she reiterated, “Can I get a bikini?”A bikini. Not just…
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Counting Down to Bedtime: A New Parent’s Journey
Get Pregnant FastBy: Laura Thompson Updated: Dec. 27, 2015 Originally Published: Sep. 4, 2012As I sit here reflecting on my life as a mother for ten weeks, five days, and four hours, I realize just how much time I’ve spent…
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The Problem with Making Kids ‘Earn’ Bathroom Breaks in Elementary School
Get Pregnant FastA mother from Houston, Jessica Lawrence, is raising concerns over her children’s elementary school policy regarding bathroom breaks. According to her, students must “earn” passes to use the restroom, a practice that she finds both unnecessary and troubling.…
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Willow’s Premium On-the-Go Pump is 25% Off—But Hurry!
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re on the hunt for a great deal on a wearable breast pump, now’s your chance! The Willow 360 Wearable Pump is currently available at a fantastic 25% discount, just in time for the holiday season. This…
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Productive Activities for Naptime: Making the Most of Your Child-Free Moments
Get Pregnant FastSo, you’ve managed to get all your little ones down for a nap at the same time? Congrats! Before you dive into the household chores or attempt to clean up lunch remnants from your toddler’s highchair, consider some…
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Words of Wisdom for My 20-Year-Old (and Myself)
Get Pregnant FastAs my daughter, Emma, prepares to embark on her adventure to Paris, I find myself reflecting on the countless bits of wisdom I’ve shared over the years. In moments of panic, I hope she’s packing not just her…
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6 Foolproof Ways to Keep Mom Happy
Get Pregnant FastIt’s often said, “If mom isn’t happy, no one is happy.” Whether it’s a well-known adage or just a catchy phrase for a wall decoration, it rings true. Moms are the heart of the home, and the overall…
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5 Surprising Realities of Your 40-Something Self That Would Shock Your 20-Something Self
Get Pregnant FastIn your twenties, the thought of reaching forty felt like a distant, foggy future reserved for those who had succumbed to the mundane. You envisioned a life filled with adventure, spontaneity, and endless opportunities, far away from kids,…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant Fast I 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…
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Why Santa Will Always Be Part of Our Family Tradition
Get Pregnant Fast When I think back to my childhood, the figure of Santa Claus looms large in my family’s holiday celebrations. My parents truly embraced the enchantment of the season, going to great lengths to craft magical experiences for my two brothers and me. One of the highlights was an annual visit from Santa…
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From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the infamous “rage clean.” You know the drill: one minute, everything is fine, and the next, you’re on your hands and knees, vacuuming up that random rock your child decided to bring inside—only to leave it on the floor for days. At first, it didn’t bother you, but now, seeing that…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Spirited, Emotional, or Difficult Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an incredible journey filled with joy, but for those raising spirited, emotional, or challenging children, it can often feel like an uphill battle. My first experience with this was when my daughter, Lily, now 20, was born. She was an exceptionally colicky baby, crying incessantly for nearly the first…
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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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Navigating Swearing in Preschoolers: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It was a typical afternoon, and my 4-year-old daughter, Mia, and I were enjoying a quiet moment in the bank drive-thru, eagerly discussing which flavor of lollipop she would get today. Just then, the dreaded moment arrived: the bank tube returned empty, containing nothing but a receipt. I took a deep breath…