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The Ultimate Election Day Playlist for Every HRC Supporter
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Teens and Sexual Activity: New Research Offers Hope for Delayed Choices
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Embracing My Independence: How It Transforms My Parenting
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Donald Trump’s Abortion Ban: A Threat to Women’s Autonomy
Get Pregnant FastRecently, Donald Trump reached out to anti-abortion leaders with a letter outlining his intentions should he be elected. His plans include nominating judges who oppose abortion rights, cutting funding for Planned Parenthood, enforcing a ban on abortions after…
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Walmart Issues Recall for Apple Juice Due to High Arsenic Levels — What Parents Need to Know
Get Pregnant FastHey parents! If you’ve got a toddler at home, you probably rely on apple juice, applesauce, and pouches as staple snacks. Well, it’s time to check your pantry, as Walmart has just issued a significant recall. Almost 10,000…
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Why Complaining About Your Child’s Birthday Gifts is a Major No-Go
Get Pregnant FastKids’ birthday parties are meant to be joyous celebrations, but they can sometimes devolve into a contest over gifts. It’s one thing for a child to feel let down by their birthday haul, but when parents start to…
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A Message from Senator Thompson: The U.S. Needs a National Paid Family Leave Program
Get Pregnant FastWhen I welcomed my first child into the world, I quickly realized how essential it was to have time to recover and bond with my baby. Unfortunately, many working mothers in America don’t have that luxury. Instead of…
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11 Ways Kids Are Celebrating Their Own Everyday Earth Days
Get Pregnant FastHello there! Did you know that children are born environmentalists? Here are 11 amusing ways kids are taking a stand against our excessive waste of natural resources. No Cars for Them: They don’t drive, and they’ll remind you…
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You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
Get Pregnant FastIn a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has overturned parts of a Florida law that previously prohibited physicians from inquiring about firearm ownership among their patients. Understanding whether guns are present in a household is crucial for patient safety, and now, doctors can freely address this vital topic.According to The Trace, the…
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To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Today marks your 4th birthday, and I find myself marveling at how quickly time flies. Watching you play and laugh with your friends fills my heart with indescribable joy. I want to take a moment to share some thoughts with you—thoughts that you may not fully understand right now,…
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FDA Issues New Warning: Parents, Avoid Homeopathic Teething Products
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent alert, the FDA has reiterated its stance against the use of homeopathic teething products for infants, particularly those made by Hyland’s. Despite the discontinuation of their teething tablets and gels, the company has not issued a recall, raising concerns among parents everywhere. Many of us, myself included, relied on…
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Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
Get Pregnant Fast Is parental paranoia at an all-time high? This question has surfaced after a British mother faced backlash for her decision to leave her sleeping baby unattended in their hotel room while she and her husband dined downstairs. In a candid article for a popular online publication, she recounted the night they placed…
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Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast In an exciting announcement, Mark Thompson revealed that his wife, Emma, is expecting their second child. When Mark first shared the news of Emma’s pregnancy with their first child, he opened up about their challenges with fertility, a post that resonated with countless families. Today, he joyfully declared that Emma is pregnant…
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Navigating Life with a Hyperactive Child: My Little Dynamo Never Stops Moving
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, my youngest son, Alex, helped me assemble a bathroom cabinet that seemed to have a million parts. Unlike me, he skips the instructions and dives right in. He unwraps everything, meticulously organizes the pieces (sorting is his thing), and then gets down to business. “We can figure this out, Mom,”…
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Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I completely lost it. After getting the kids ready for school—dressed, fed, teeth brushed, and backpacks in tow—I turned on the TV. I have a strict rule about which channels they can watch. There’s so much garbage out there—shows aimed at teens and preteens that feature kids hurling insults like…
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The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
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The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…