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What I’m Adding to My Baby Registry the Second Time Around
Get Pregnant FastHey everyone! I’m Alex, a writer and mom to a spirited toddler named Mia. I’m currently expecting another little girl and am excited to dive into setting up my second baby registry. This time around, I’m equipped with…
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The Rewards of Volunteer Coaching: A Dad’s Perspective
Get Pregnant FastIt’s 7:30 AM, and you’re jolted awake by a pounding headache, not from last night’s escapades but from an obnoxious pop song that’s been stuck in your head since your daughter’s car ride. Welcome to Saturday, affectionately termed…
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9 Times Moms Deserve a Time-Out
Get Pregnant FastAs moms, we often find ourselves navigating through the chaos of parenting, and sometimes, it feels like we’re on the brink of losing our cool. Just like our little ones who might need a breather when faced with…
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Critical Thinking and the College Applicant
Get Pregnant FastEncouraging a child to think critically is akin to instructing them to “just be cool.” You might as well hire a character like the Fonz for that lesson, but there’s no real curriculum for being cool. Educators need…
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The Youngest Child: Embracing the Role of the Baby of the Family
Get Pregnant FastYou and I, my dear, are the little ones in our families. You have an older brother and sister, while I have two of each. They arrived first, and then we joined the party as the last little…
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Overcoming Domestic Violence: My Journey to Freedom
Get Pregnant Fast“Why can’t you just be quiet, you worthless piece of trash?” His words cut through the air, sharp and deliberate. That was his go-to insult, aimed straight at my deepest insecurities. He knew exactly how to hurt me,…
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Teenage Innovators Create Comfort Packages for Women Experiencing PMS
Get Pregnant FastIn a clever twist on entrepreneurship, two resourceful teenage boys have developed an innovative solution to support women during one of their most challenging times: their menstrual cycles. Meet Jake Thompson and Ryan Lee, both 19, the brains…
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6 Similarities Between Toddlerhood and Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastThis morning, as I navigated through traffic, my three-year-old was throwing a classic tantrum. What’s new, right? As he shouted, “I JUST WANT WAFFLES AND TACOS ALL THE TIIIIIME!” I realized that at nearly seven months pregnant, my…
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Everything I Want My Newborn Daughter to Understand
Get Pregnant FastDear precious daughter,As soon as you entered this world, the comments about your beauty started rolling in. Yes, you are stunning, especially in the eyes of your dad and me. However, I want you to seek praise for…
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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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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…
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In Search of a BFF: A 30-Something Soccer Mom’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As a 30-something soccer mom, I’m on the lookout for a new best friend to share this wild ride of motherhood with. If you’re a clean-freak CrossFitter, this probably isn’t the place for you. I’m all for healthy eating, but I believe in balance—let’s share a froyo at that adorable spot our…