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A Dad’s Ingenious Princess Hulk Cake Wins Over the Internet for His Twins
Get Pregnant FastThis week, a dad found himself in quite the dilemma: how to create the perfect Princess Hulk cake for his twin daughters’ fourth birthday. After searching for the elusive cake online and coming up empty, he decided to…
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Embracing French at Any Age: A Guide for English Speakers
Get Pregnant FastAs you navigate through life, you may find that you have a multilingual child who effortlessly switches between languages. Meanwhile, you might be dropping French phrases like faux pas and bon appétit into your conversations, albeit with questionable…
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Why We Can’t Expect Children to Behave in Public
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to kids, let’s get one thing straight: they are, in fact, little people. It may seem obvious, but it amazes me how many adults treat children like they’re from another planet. Their reactions often suggest…
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The Mental Health Crisis Among Mothers
Get Pregnant FastIt’s no surprise that a recent study reveals many mothers are facing a mental health crisis. The pressures of motherhood can be overwhelming, and it’s time to acknowledge that struggling isn’t a personal failure. As I navigated my…
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Battles Not Worth Fighting with Your Kids
Get Pregnant FastBefore I stepped into the world of parenthood, I was under the impression that I would have complete control over the children who would one day call my home their own. This fantasy is often fueled by those…
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Growing Up in a Sheltered World: A Reflection on Drugs and Parenting
Get Pregnant FastI’ve always recognized that my upbringing was rather sheltered. Growing up in the South, in a devout Baptist family, I had caring parents and protective friends whose version of peer pressure was ensuring I called my mom if…
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The Nightmare of Back-To-School Shoe Shopping
Get Pregnant FastBack-to-school shoe shopping can feel like a scene from a chaotic thriller—long lines reminiscent of the DMV, endless debates with your children over their footwear preferences, and the grim realization that the sneakers you purchase today will likely…
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18 Thoughtful Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts That Moms Will Never Guess You Ordered Today
Get Pregnant FastMother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re feeling the pressure to find the perfect gift, don’t fret! We’ve compiled a list of 18 last-minute gifts that are so thoughtful, your mom will never suspect you…
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School Lockdown Drills and My Autistic Child
Get Pregnant FastEvery month, like clockwork, I receive a notification from my child’s school informing me that they’ve conducted their monthly lockdown drill. The message reassures me that it was only a drill and there’s no need to worry. But…
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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…