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5 Insights Your Child-Free Friends Wish You Knew About Our Lives
Get Pregnant FastHey there, Moms and Dads! First off, I want to say how much I adore you and your little ones. Being an aunt to your kids is usually a fantastic experience, but sometimes it seems like you forget…
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Why I Suspect My Preschooler is Part of a Secret CIA Program
Get Pregnant FastDear fellow parents of preschoolers,I’ve been mulling this over for quite some time, and I feel compelled to share my concerns with you all. Brace yourselves: I genuinely believe my daughter’s preschool operates as a covert CIA initiative,…
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10 Secrets Parents Keep from Their Kids
We’re Just Wingin’ It: Honestly, when we became parents, we didn’t have a manual. We transitioned from being regular adults to navigating parenthood without a clue. Just because we’re older doesn’t mean we have all the answers. We Gossip About…
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Are Doulas Covered by Insurance?
Get Pregnant FastWhen considering the support of a doula during pregnancy and childbirth, many expectant parents wonder about the financial implications. The question arises: Are doulas covered by insurance?Doulas serve as trained professionals who offer emotional, physical, and informational support…
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My Life Is Still a Highway
Get Pregnant FastAs Tom Cochrane’s classic “Life Is a Highway” plays on the radio, I find myself in the driver’s seat of our well-worn 2005 Honda Accord, with my kids nestled in the back. I increase the volume, eager to…
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Stay-at-Home vs. Working Parents: Why Both Face Unique Challenges
Get Pregnant FastThis morning, I found myself jolted awake at 4 a.m. by the cheerful face of my wide-awake infant, who seems to think two hours of sleep is a luxury. Meanwhile, my partner is enjoying a sumptuous business lunch…
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How to Navigate the 18-Month Sleep Regression
Get Pregnant FastAs a toddler’s sleep routine can generally be quite stable, occasional setbacks are not unusual. Understanding the 18-month sleep regression and how to manage it can help parents find their way back to restful nights.What is the 18-Month…
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Forget the ‘Brighten Up Your Day’ Nonsense When My Child Is Under the Weather
Get Pregnant FastWhen my child comes home from school—or stays home because they’re sick—it usually means they’ve either got a fever or are throwing up. And what do we do at home? They have two choices: lounge on the couch…
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A Heartfelt Letter to My Adult Daughter Inspired by Your 3-Year-Old Self
Get Pregnant FastDear Emma,I can still picture you in your starry black-and-white pants, wearing a purple dress, a red one, and a striped one all at once—confidently declaring how amazing you look. When I asked you, “If you were a…
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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…