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15 Ways Our Children Outshine Us
Get Pregnant FastParenting | 15 Ways Our Children Outshine Us By Mia Thompson Updated: Dec. 29, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 1, 2011It’s astonishing how much wisdom our kids impart, often without even realizing it. Sure, they might make questionable decisions,…
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What It’s Like to Parent Five Kids When Dad’s Away
Get Pregnant FastIf you’ve been paying attention, you might have guessed that when Dad is away, it’s just me managing our five kids—without the luxury of a second set of hands.When he’s home, he’s a lifesaver. He gives baths, tucks…
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Tween Tech: Essential Insights for Parents About ‘Jott’
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Startup Offers Funding for Weddings—But There’s a Catch
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Feeling Overwhelmed by the Sea of Superhero and Star Wars Films? Here’s Your Perfect Viewing Guide
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Emma’s Unwavering Support for Her Child
Get Pregnant FastIn a heartfelt statement, Emma shows her unwavering support for her child, emphasizing that she will embrace their identity no matter what the future holds. Is there anyone more inspiring than Emma? The answer is clearly no, especially…
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Why I Choose My Vibrator Over My Partner
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How to Create Simple Ice Cream Sandwich Pops for Your 4th of July Celebration
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Special Needs Student Isolated During Performance, No One Seems Concerned
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How I Attempted (and Ultimately Missed) the Chance for a One-Night Stand
Get Pregnant FastAfter being involuntarily celibate for over two years—following my husband’s departure after three decades of marriage—I started to yearn for physical intimacy again. I wasn’t ready for a full-fledged “relationship,” which I had always thought was a requirement…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant Fast I 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…
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Why Santa Will Always Be Part of Our Family Tradition
Get Pregnant Fast When I think back to my childhood, the figure of Santa Claus looms large in my family’s holiday celebrations. My parents truly embraced the enchantment of the season, going to great lengths to craft magical experiences for my two brothers and me. One of the highlights was an annual visit from Santa…
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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
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Navigating Swearing in Preschoolers: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It was a typical afternoon, and my 4-year-old daughter, Mia, and I were enjoying a quiet moment in the bank drive-thru, eagerly discussing which flavor of lollipop she would get today. Just then, the dreaded moment arrived: the bank tube returned empty, containing nothing but a receipt. I took a deep breath…