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First Birthday, Take Two
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to capturing those precious moments, not every parent is a photography whiz, but the landscape is changing rapidly. With smartphones in hand, sharing images on social media platforms and via email is easier than ever.…
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6 Effective Strategies to Teach Young Children About Money
Get Pregnant FastIt’s never too soon to start fostering financial understanding in children. Here are some simple methods to begin educating kids about money from a young age.Engaging Toddlers and Preschoolers with Money Demonstrate Positive Money Behaviors Involving children in…
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Here’s Your Baby’s Vaccination Timeline—Know When to Get Those Shots!
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to vaccinating your little one, timing is crucial. Childhood vaccines work best when administered at the right ages, and various experts, including those from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have carefully crafted a…
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5 Reasons My Kids Skipped a Birthday Bash This Year
Get Pregnant FastLet’s be honest; I love celebrating birthdays. From the extravagant greetings and colorful decorations to the delicious cakes and heaps of presents, birthdays in our household are cherished events. We bring out the special cupcake table runner and…
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Is It Possible to Lose Weight While Breastfeeding?
Get Pregnant FastHey there, new moms! If you’re wondering whether you can shed those extra pounds while nursing, you’re not alone. Many women grapple with this question, and the answer can vary depending on several factors.How Breastfeeding Affects Your WeightWhen…
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The Hidden Benefits of an Awkward Teen Phase (And How to Foster It for Your Kids)
Get Pregnant FastPicture this: it’s 1989, and you’re a 14-year-old who feels like an outcast. You’re flat-chested, a bookworm, and you sport frizzy, permed hair—frizzy because you didn’t know any better and brushed it like crazy for years. You wear…
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I Need to Let Go of My Self-Consciousness for My Daughter
Get Pregnant FastMy almost three-year-old daughter is undeniably stunning—not just in that typical “I’m her mom and I love her more than anything” way. No, she’s genuinely a beautiful little girl. Her flowing brown hair could easily be featured in…
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18 Ways I Will Keep a Positive Vibe This Summer
Get Pregnant FastSummer is here, and I’m determined to soak up every moment of fun and joy. But let’s be real—I’m just a few days into the break and already feeling the urge to reach for my stress-relief strategies. So,…
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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…