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The 11 Best Ride-On Toys of 2025 for Little Feet
Get Pregnant FastHey there, fellow parents! If you’re looking to get your little ones moving and grooving, ride-on toys are a fantastic way to encourage their physical development. Not only are they fun, but they also help kids build balance…
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Why I’m Going Back to College in My 40s
Get Pregnant FastI’m 44 years old, a mother of two, and I’ve navigated through life’s rollercoaster filled with ups and downs. From the joy of bringing two beautiful children into the world to the heartache of miscarriages, I’ve faced significant…
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9 Insights Gained from 9 Years of Raising Boys
Get Pregnant FastGrowing up surrounded by girls, I never truly understood boys. My childhood was spent with my sister and our single mother, so the house was filled with feminine energy. While I had a few male friends over the…
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Choosing a Legal Guardian for Your Child: A Guide for Parents
Get Pregnant FastIt’s never easy to think about someone else raising your child, but selecting a legal guardian is essential for your child’s future well-being and your peace of mind. If something were to happen to you and your partner,…
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Is It (Really, Really) Hot In Here, Or Is It Just Me?
Get Pregnant FastIt had been quite a while since we ventured into the great outdoors, and let me tell you, our garden and lawn were in dire need of attention. After hours of hard work, we filled six yard waste…
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How I’ve Disappointed My Super Crunchy Parents
Get Pregnant FastBack in the ’70s, my parents embraced a lifestyle that leaned heavily into natural health and wellness, shaped significantly by my father’s chiropractic practice. Their approach to holistic living was ahead of its time, and while they didn’t…
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Revised Article: Understanding Changes in Your Pregnancy Due Date
Get Pregnant FastYou’ve circled your baby’s due date on the calendar and shared the exciting news with friends and family. But then, your doctor throws a curveball and tells you that date is incorrect. What’s going on?How Are Due Dates…
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Why My Partner Seems to Prefer the Dog Over Me
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: May 12, 2015 Originally Published: April 12, 2010Princess Diana once quipped, “There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.” I can definitely relate, but instead of a former love vying for…
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Enchanting Baby Mobiles of 2025 to Delight and Soothe Your Little One
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to creating a serene and captivating nursery for your baby, choosing the right mobile can make all the difference. Not only do the best baby mobiles entertain and stimulate your little one’s curiosity, but they…
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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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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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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…