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The Key to a Lasting Marriage
Get Pregnant FastFive years ago, my partner surprised me with a set of electric toothbrushes for Christmas. You might be thinking, “What a gift blunder!” But surprisingly, I’m the kind of person who finds joy in receiving practical gifts. My…
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Why I’m Not Pursuing Home-Schooling for My Kids
Get Pregnant FastIn conversations around me, the criticisms of public schools are rampant. I have friends who are dedicated to home-schooling, and while I sip my sparkling water, reveling in a brief moment of quiet, I can’t help but feel…
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8 Top Teething Toys for Babies in 2025 to Soothe Their Discomfort
Get Pregnant FastWhen your little one is teething, it can be tough to find the right solution to ease their discomfort. Luckily, we’ve rounded up the best teething toys of 2025 that can help your baby feel a little better.…
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This Dad’s Heartfelt Text: A Love Letter Every Mom Deserves
Get Pregnant FastAnyone who takes on the role of primary caregiver knows just how challenging that responsibility can be. Sometimes, all it takes is a simple acknowledgment from a partner to validate the hard work involved.Meet Sarah Thompson, a mom…
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10 Benefits of Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Get Pregnant FastNine years ago, I found myself in the emergency room, where a doctor finally diagnosed me with type 1 diabetes after an agonizing year-and-a-half of uncertainty. I spent the next five days hooked up to an insulin drip…
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My Child Yelled ‘I Dislike You’—And That Means I’m On the Right Track
Get Pregnant FastAs a mom to a 12-year-old boy, I always anticipated the moment when he would look me straight in the eye and declare, “I hate you!” To my surprise, it happened much earlier than expected—he was only 11…
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Things You Say That Drive Moms of Twins Up the Wall
Get Pregnant FastAs a mother of twins, I’ve come to realize that people are fascinated by twins. I get it; two babies at once is a remarkable sight! I’ve mastered the art of the polite smile that says, “Yes, they’re…
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The 24 Best Toys for 4-Month-Olds, According to a Mom of Two
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to choosing toys for your little one, it’s essential to pick options that support their development. At around four months, babies are becoming more aware of their surroundings and are starting to engage with toys…
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What PMS Sounds Like in My Head
Get Pregnant Fast“Good morning! Everything feels terrible. Especially you. Seriously, you’re the worst.”“Ugh, it’s 8 AM already? Where’s my cheeseburger?”“I can’t stand your outfit. You look like you just rolled out of bed. Why even bother putting on a bra?”“Hey,…
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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…