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The 5 Unavoidable Stages of Allowing Kids to Help
Get Pregnant FastMy children embody a whirlwind of imagination and boundless energy. The only moments of peace I experience are when they’re tucked in for the night. So, when they eagerly offer to assist me with household chores, my heart…
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9 Reasons Why Kids Can Be Truly Challenging (And Why We Should Appreciate Our Parents)
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it: parenting can be a wild ride, and if you’ve ever paused to reflect, you might find yourself realizing that the chaos your kids create is eerily reminiscent of the trouble you put your own parents…
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The Most Hilarious Parents on Twitter Share Their Thoughts on ‘Elf on the Shelf’
Get Pregnant FastAh, the Elf on the Shelf. This little guy has divided parents into two camps: those who adore him and those who can’t stand him. For many parents who embrace this holiday tradition, coming up with creative scenarios…
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Confessions of a Football Mom
Parenting Insights on the Sport of KingsGet Pregnant FastWhen my eldest son, Jake, announced he wanted to join the high school football team, I had no clue what was in store for me. I envisioned him casually running drills after…
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Top Products for Postpartum Recovery
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the postpartum period can feel overwhelming, but having the right products can make a world of difference. Here are some must-have items that new moms swear by. Absorbent Postpartum Pads: You’ll want something like the Always Maxi…
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Now That I’m a Mother, I Crave More
Get Pregnant FastI’ve never been the kind of person to yearn for much in life. Sure, as a kid, I had fleeting desires—a shiny new toy, the chance to stay up late to watch my favorite show, or even a…
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The Golden Child Award: A Parent’s Confession
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re a parent of multiple children, you’ve likely grappled with the ever-shifting landscape of your affections. It’s an unspoken rule that having a favorite child is taboo—something we’re not meant to admit. In public, you’ll insist that…
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Moms Have a Sixth Sense… and It Can Be Frustrating
Get Pregnant FastOnce upon a time in my teenage years, I had a vivid dream about my ex-boyfriend, who supposedly wrote me a love letter from Venezuela. When I woke up, I dashed to the mailbox, and to my astonishment,…
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Missing Mom: Four Years of Reflection
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Aug. 3, 2016Originally Published: Aug. 28, 2015Today marks the fourth anniversary of my mother’s passing. It’s hard to believe that 1,460 days have gone by since she left this world. While I’ve learned to navigate my life…
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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…