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What I Say Vs. What My Toddler Understands
Get Pregnant FastIf men hail from Mars and women from Venus, then toddlers must originate from an entirely different galaxy. It often leaves me questioning whether my little ones and I are truly communicating. The reality is, we’re not on…
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Sesame Street Breaks New Ground with Its First Character with Autism
Get Pregnant FastSesame Street has long been celebrated for its beloved characters and valuable life lessons, and now it’s making history by introducing its first character with autism. The new addition, Julia, is part of an initiative designed to dismantle…
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9 Things You Definitely Can’t Do While Pregnant
Get Pregnant FastWhen you’re expecting, there are some straightforward guidelines to heed, such as avoiding sushi, steering clear of skydiving, and checking with your friends about which desserts are pregnancy-friendly. However, there are plenty of unexpected challenges that come with…
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Is the High School Version of You the True You?
Get Pregnant FastRevised: Date TBDAs I find myself queuing in an annoyingly long security line at LAX, I can’t help but notice I’ve chosen the slowest one. It’s packed with travelers fumbling through the “take your stuff and put it…
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7 Iconic ’80s Commercials That Gave Us Adulting Wisdom
Get Pregnant FastAh, the vibrant ’80s! A decade of neon colors, big hair, and unforgettable television commercials that not only entertained us but also imparted valuable life lessons about adulthood. While we often fast-forward through ads today, those snippets of…
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Top 8 Nursing Tank Tops for Seamless Feeding or Pumping in 2025
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to nursing, comfort and accessibility are key. Whether you’re feeding your little one or pumping, having the right nursing tank top can make all the difference. Here’s our roundup of the best nursing tank tops…
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An Apology to My Firstborn Child
Get Pregnant FastDear firstborn son,I want to take a moment to apologize for the countless hours I spent obsessing over your sleep schedule. In those early years, particularly the first three, I was often overwhelmed by the need for you…
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Hold the Presses! A Woman Became a Mom and Then Slipped into a Bikini
Get Pregnant FastRecently, actress Clara Fields, known for her role in a hit TV series, welcomed her second child. Shortly after, she donned a bikini, took a dip, and was unfortunately captured by the paparazzi. Naturally, the photos are making…
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When My Babies Arrived, the Connection I Expected Didn’t Materialize – The Reality No One Discusses
Get Pregnant FastEveryone assured me that the moment I met my babies, I would experience an overwhelming bond. I anticipated feeling a deep, instant connection as soon as my twins were born. However, after a challenging pregnancy that culminated in…
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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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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…