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15 Strategies for Navigating the Holiday Hustle
Get Pregnant FastDo you find yourself racing around in a frenzy, exclaiming, “The holidays are upon us! The HOLIDAYS are here!” just days before the chaos of gift-giving and family gatherings begins? You’re certainly not alone. With Hanukkah shifting each…
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Every Parent Should Have Access to Paid Family Leave, Says AAP
Get Pregnant FastAs you navigate the many challenges of parenthood, figuring out how to balance work and family life shouldn’t be one of them. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is voicing a crucial message: the federal government must implement…
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8 Strategies for Navigating Family Vacations with Your In-Laws
Get Pregnant FastVacations with in-laws can quickly become a test of patience, especially when kids enter the picture. My partner Alex and I used to enjoy relaxing trips with our families before we had children. We’d leisurely explore the area…
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Best Meal Subscription Boxes: Simplifying Dinner Time
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re juggling a busy schedule while preparing for a little one, meal subscription boxes can be a lifesaver. After a long day, the last thing you want is to dash to the grocery store and then spend…
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A Conversation for the Future
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: January 27, 2023Originally Published: July 18, 2010As is common with children at this age, my three-year-old son has begun to inquire about human anatomy. Recently, he asked me, “Where’s your belly button?” mixing up the terms in…
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9 Ways Adulthood Has Derailed My ’80s Childhood Aspirations
Get Pregnant FastBeing a child in the ’80s was undeniably awesome. I relished in big hairstyles, making mixtapes, and crushing on the latest boy band heartthrobs. Growing up, I was convinced adulthood would be a dazzling experience, so fabulous that…
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- Confessions of a Not-So-Retired Baseball Mom
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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…
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What to Anticipate on Your First Day at Home with Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Start your morning with a delightful breakfast in bed, courtesy of the hospital cafeteria. The caring nurses will bring your little one to you, allowing for some precious bonding time. Soon after, the doctor delivers the exciting news: it’s time to go home! Cue the panic. You suddenly remember that the car…