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10 Reasons to Slice a Blueberry into Quarters (Curated by a Completely Rational and Educated Mom)
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, I’ve done my fair share of quirky things, but cutting a blueberry into quarters might just top the list. The other day, while preparing a snack for my 17-month-old daughter, I pulled out some organic…
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5 Adolescent Struggles I’m Experiencing Again With My Tween Daughter
Get Pregnant FastAs the mother of a vibrant 11-year-old, I find myself confronting haunting memories from my own teenage years—those moments that were challenging enough the first time. This time, however, I’m not just experiencing them; I’m witnessing my daughter,…
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I Regret The Name I Chose For My Child
Get Pregnant FastYou’d think nine months would be ample time to settle on a baby name, right? Well, apparently, that wasn’t the case for me. When my daughter was just a month old, I looked down at her tiny, scrunched-up…
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6 Reasons Why Paid Leave is Critical for New Moms’ Well-Being
Get Pregnant FastIn recent discussions about maternity leave, the importance of paid leave for new mothers has become increasingly clear. Here are six compelling reasons why having access to paid parental leave is vital for their health and overall well-being.1.…
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How to Discuss Oral Sex with Your Tween: A Guide for Parents
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the tricky waters of adolescent conversations can feel daunting, especially when the topic of oral sex arises. While you might not expect your child to need this information for a while, fostering an open and honest dialogue…
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How ’80s Films Can Guide Us in Parenting Our Teens and Tweens
Get Pregnant FastAs my kids have grown and we’ve finally bid farewell to those endless episodes of Caillou, my husband and I have embarked on a delightful journey of introducing our tweens to the cinematic treasures of the 1980s. These…
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Quiz: How Do Your Science Skills Compare to Other Americans?
Get Pregnant FastIt’s hard to believe, but a staggering one in four Americans is unaware that the Earth orbits the sun. This surprising fact was revealed in the National Science Foundation’s latest biennial survey assessing the scientific knowledge of the…
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16 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Development, Symptoms & Signs
Get Pregnant FastAt 16 weeks, you’re officially four months pregnant! As you continue through your second trimester, your baby’s growth is rapid, and you may start to notice changes in your own body. If you haven’t shopped for maternity wear…
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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
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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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…