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Parenting Apps That Should Be Developed
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re a parent navigating the challenges of raising children in the digital age, you likely rely on various smartphone apps to ease the stress. From GPS tools for tracking your adventurous teen to apps that monitor your…
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5 Essential Challenges That Pre-Marital Classes Should Address
Get Pregnant FastAs a devoted Catholic, I found myself in a pre-marital counseling class alongside my husband, also a faithful Catholic. This class, traditionally led by a priest, felt a bit surreal—after all, while he may be married to Christ,…
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19 Reasons My Teenagers Should Show Me More Respect
Get Pregnant FastLiving with a house full of teenagers is no small feat. (Your positive thoughts and encouragement are greatly appreciated.) Teenagers tend to express their feelings toward their parents through eye rolls, exaggerated sighs, and the ever-dramatic “Oh my…
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To the Distracted Driver Who Forced Me Off the Road
Get Pregnant FastIt’s been several days since the accident that nearly altered my life forever. As I sit here, nursing my bruises and nursing a couple of cracked ribs, I can’t help but reflect on what could have been had…
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Discovering 7 Hidden Baby Deals in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025
Get Pregnant FastAs the warm weather approaches, Amazon’s Big Spring Sale has arrived, and while it may seem focused on outdoor furniture and seasonal items, I’ve uncovered a fantastic selection of baby deals perfect for prepping for Baby #2. After…
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Mom Life Hacks to Navigate Everyday Nonsense
Get Pregnant FastRecently, an administrator from my daughter’s school—where I happen to be a class mom—asked me to chair the annual fundraising committee for the 1st grade. I graciously thanked her for considering me but declined the offer. I’ve traversed…
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Parents, It’s Time to Reconsider Monitoring Your Kids’ Online Grades
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the pressures of modern education, especially when we’re bombarded with the latest technology that seemingly lets us keep tabs on our children’s academic performance. However, it’s time to take…
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5 Realities You Should Prepare for After Giving Birth
Get Pregnant FastForget the glossy images and glamorous portrayals of new motherhood; the reality of the hours following childbirth is far from serene. You won’t be cozily cradling your newborn in a pristine gown, illuminated by soft sunlight. And please,…
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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…