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The Diaper Changing Challenge with Toddlers: Tips for Easier Changes
Get Pregnant FastIs your once-cooperative toddler now staging a mini wrestling match during diaper changes? If so, you’re not alone! Many parents face this common struggle as their little ones assert their independence. Here’s why this shift occurs and some…
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7 Sarcastic Reasons to Avoid Vaccinating Your Children
Get Pregnant FastLet’s get one thing straight: I am a firm believer in vaccination. It’s vital to state that upfront. I have faith in science and the dedicated medical professionals who tirelessly work to prevent diseases that can easily be…
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Judgment Surrounding the Decision Not to Breastfeed
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, there’s no shortage of decisions that invite scrutiny, but choosing not to breastfeed my children has drawn the most criticism. It’s astounding how often people feel entitled to weigh in on such a personal choice.…
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Our Eccentric Dog: The Child Whisperer
Get Pregnant FastParentingOur Eccentric Dog: The Child Whisperer by Jessica L. McCarthy Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 Originally Published: April 29, 2015Meet Bella, my clever, stunning (seriously, she’s quite a looker), and utterly wild 21-pound mutt. A few years ago, on…
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How I Gave My Child the Most Unfortunate Christmas Ever
Get Pregnant FastChristmas is typically a time of joy, but for my family, it turned into a holiday disaster that I’ll never forget. Here’s how it all unfolded. To kick things off, I made sure my son was bursting with…
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4 Ways to Support a Friend Mourning the Loss of a Parent
Get Pregnant FastIn the past several months, I’ve witnessed the heartbreaking loss of parents affecting many of my friends. The sudden and profound grief that comes with losing a parent is unimaginable and often leaves individuals in shock, struggling to…
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Budget-Friendly Tips for Purchasing Car Seats, Strollers, and More
Get Pregnant FastRaising a child can be quite the financial challenge, especially when it comes to purchasing essential baby gear like car seats and strollers. The costs can quickly add up, even if you’re trying to stick to a budget.…
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The Essential Guide for Expecting Moms: Navigating OB Appointments
Get Pregnant FastA close friend of mine, who is expecting her first child (bless her heart!), recently inquired about what to expect during those routine monthly OB appointments. Let me tell you, they can be somewhat mundane. Seriously, anticlimactic! Here’s…
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Gazing into the Eyes of a Refugee Mother
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Oct. 26, 2023Originally Published: Sep. 15, 2015I never intended to write about this experience. Honestly, I didn’t. My goal was to engage quietly, to observe the incredible individuals sacrificing so much for a cause that desperately needs…
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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…