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How to Wake a Tween Boy for School: A Survival Guide
Get Pregnant FastWaking up a tween boy for school can feel like preparing for a major expedition, but with the right mindset and a few strategies, you can navigate this daily challenge with a sense of humor and purpose. Here’s…
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Don’t Use Money to Motivate Your Kids – In Fact, Avoid Rewards Entirely
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to parenting, many of us are tempted to use material rewards as a way to encourage good behavior in our children. However, recent research suggests this approach might do more harm than good. A study…
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Let’s Stop Expecting Parents to Be Available 24/7
Get Pregnant FastA photo has recently circulated online, showcasing parents engrossed in their phones while their children sit nearby. The image was shared on social media with the hashtag #modernparenting, featuring two kids nestled between their parents on a subway…
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The 5 Aspirations I Hold for My Kids in Elementary School
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, my heart is deeply invested in my children’s education. The choices we make regarding our home, finances, and daily routines all aim to provide the best opportunities for their future. While my kids are generally…
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A New Kitchen Table: The Heart of Your Family’s Universe
Get Pregnant FastChange is in the air.In our kitchen sits a once-beautiful vintage 1950s dinette. With its yellow Formica surface and chrome trim, the chairs upholstered in yellow vinyl boast those charming metal studs around the edges. My partner, Jake,…
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My Complex Feelings About Swimsuit Season
Get Pregnant FastNot long ago, I found myself throwing an all-too-familiar pity party after an exasperating experience while shopping for a swimsuit. Before I became a mom, I could slip into any size without a second thought. Those carefree days…
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5 Things Your Child’s Preschool Teacher Wants You to Know
Get Pregnant FastAs a former educator and now a stay-at-home parent, I’ve spent years in various daycare settings, and I can tell you that there are some essential insights every parent should be aware of when it comes to preschool…
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Pacifiers Are Not Just for Infants: A Reflection on Comfort and Giving
Get Pregnant FastIn the midst of life’s chaos, I often find myself pondering the question, “Why?”. It’s a question that is woven into the fabric of our human experience. As we navigate the complexities of existence, our brains are wired…
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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…