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Father’s Day Takes on New Meaning After My Dad’s Passing
Get Pregnant FastLosing a parent as an adult can be a profound experience, one that many can relate to yet remains deeply personal. The inevitability of death often touches a parent—it’s a truth that we all face eventually. Each passing…
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You May Not Recall, But I Will
Get Pregnant FastParentingYou May Not Recall, But I Will by Sarah Thompson Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 17, 2021“When your brother arrives, he won’t remember life as an only child,” everyone says when I begin to feel that…
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On Feminism and Good Manners
Get Pregnant FastI proudly identify as a feminist. Unfortunately, feminism has suffered from negative stereotypes for the past few decades, often conjuring images of angry, man-hating radicals. I assure you, that is not who I am. It’s not envy of…
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The Top Nursing Pads of 2025: Keep Your Shirts Leak-Free
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re navigating the world of nursing, one challenge you might face is the dreaded leak. But don’t worry! We’ve rounded up the finest nursing pads of 2025 to help protect your clothing and give you peace of…
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Inspiring Image of Military Moms Breastfeeding Highlights Women’s Strength
Get Pregnant FastA powerful photograph capturing the essence of motherhood and service has taken social media by storm. Originally intended to grace the walls of a nursing room at Fort Bliss, an Army base in El Paso, Texas, this stunning…
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When Your Child Walks In: Navigating Awkward Moments
Get Pregnant FastHave you ever found yourself in a romantic moment, only to be interrupted by sounds outside your bedroom? I’m not reminiscing about high school antics; I’m talking about the reality of adult life with the ever-looming question: “What…
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Should You Create a Gift Registry for Your Child’s Birthday?
Get Pregnant FastIn the realm of parenting, the question often arises: should you set up a gift registry for your child’s birthday? As parenting expert Julia Harper notes in a recent article, such registries can shift the focus from celebrating…
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How I Realized My Husband Truly Loves Me
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: April 4, 2023Originally Published: October 10, 2012Once upon a time, I was the epitome of allure. But before you roll your eyes, this isn’t a tale of a middle-aged woman lamenting her faded looks. My past beauty…
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Other Moms Seem Perfect, While I’m Just Trying to Survive
Get Pregnant FastI often picture other mothers whipping up three-course meals, all compliant with the food pyramid, for their kids at every meal. Meanwhile, I’m over here microwaving scrambled eggs—yep, three times a day.I imagine other mothers taking their time…
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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…