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My Child’s Quirks: Embracing the Unusual
Get Pregnant FastMy six-year-old son, Max, has taken to speaking in a language he calls “Pasta.” Essentially, he repeats the word “pasta” with variations in pitch and volume. When he asks a question, he raises the tone at the end.…
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How to Support Your Sad Tween: Sometimes, Space is What She Needs
Get Pregnant FastWhen I first became a parent, I never anticipated the tween phase—after all, who even knew what a “tween” was a decade ago? I was focused on toddlers and school-age kids, fully aware of the teenage years ahead,…
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My Family’s Towel Folding Dilemma
Get Pregnant FastI recently stumbled upon my partner, Mike, folding the towels in a way that drives me absolutely nuts. For him, the “right” way involves folding them in half lengthwise, then crosswise, before cramming them into the cabinet. My…
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Tips and Tricks for Amazon Prime Day 2024: What to Expect
Get Pregnant FastHey there, savvy shoppers! Amazon Prime Day 2024 is just around the corner, taking place on July 16 and 17. This two-day extravaganza offers huge discounts on everything from daily necessities to major purchases, making it the perfect…
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13 Signs You’re Ready to Say Goodbye to Babies
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it, the journey of parenthood can be a wild ride, and there comes a time when you just know you’re done having kids. Here are 13 unmistakable signs that you might be over the baby-making phase:…
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7 Things Moms Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About, Backed by Science
Get Pregnant FastMotherhood often comes hand-in-hand with guilt. Many moms find themselves questioning their choices and worrying about the impact of their decisions on their children. However, research shows that much of this guilt is unfounded. Here are seven things…
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Navigating Your Toddler’s Sippy Cup Journey: Week 12
Get Pregnant FastAs parents, one of the milestones we eagerly anticipate is teaching our little ones to sip from a cup. The transition to using a sippy cup can be a game-changer, making life a tad easier once your toddler…
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Mom Develops App to Help Keep Teens Focused and Safe While Driving
Get Pregnant FastIn a world where smartphones are ubiquitous, a determined single mother of teenage daughters recognized the pressing need to safeguard her children from the dangers of distracted driving. Enter ParentGuard, an innovative app designed to help parents manage…
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What a Working Mom Wishes Her Partner Understood
Get Pregnant FastDear Partner,I want you to know how deeply I care for you. My love for you is unwavering, but I have to be honest — I’m exhausted. So utterly drained that even thinking about my fatigue requires too…
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‘Jaws’ Makes a Splash in Theaters: 10 More Films We’d Love to Experience on the Big Screen
Get Pregnant FastThough I was too young to catch it during its original release, I was pleasantly surprised to discover just how gripping a film about sharks could be when I finally watched Jaws as an adult. From its thrilling…
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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…