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How to Talk to Your Child About LGBTQ+ Individuals
Get Pregnant FastAs parents, it’s clear that raising children involves more than just providing food, discipline, and financial support. Kids require emotional development, thoughtful guidance, and yes, a safe space to understand the world around them—including the presence of LGBTQ+…
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5 Valuable Lessons I Gained in My 20s That Still Guide Me Today
Get Pregnant FastRecently, while running some errands, I tuned into a classic rock radio station and was taken aback to hear Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam belting out “Even Flow.” I mean, I thought grunge was a distant memory, not…
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25 Things I Won’t Stress Over This Year
Get Pregnant FastAs we shake off the excesses of the holiday season, we’re thrust into the whirlwind of New Year’s celebrations—countdowns, parties, and the infamous resolutions. Honestly, I can barely find the energy to care about extravagant New Year’s Eve…
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Four Reasons I Struggle to Play with My 4-Year-Old
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent to my delightful 4-year-old daughter, life often feels like a dream. With a sprinkle of cereal, a dash of Netflix, and the occasional bubble bath, we manage to keep things running smoothly. She’s generally well-behaved,…
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Naps Aren’t Your Enemy: Life Lessons Kids Should Know
Get Pregnant FastDear Kids,As parents, we often focus on teaching you essential safety lessons—like looking both ways before crossing the street or avoiding hot pans and strange animals. However, amidst all that, we sometimes forget to impart some equally important…
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Mothers Experience Loneliness, But It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way
Get Pregnant FastIn today’s world, many mothers find themselves grappling with feelings of isolation, a sentiment echoed in the past by housewives of the 1960s. Both groups faced unfulfilled dreams and a sense of dissatisfaction in their roles. However, as…
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Embracing Summer Chaos: A Comedic Reflection on the School Break
Get Pregnant FastAh, summer break—the time when parents everywhere brace themselves for the onslaught of endless questions and requests. If you’re the person joyfully exclaiming, “Only five more days until school is out!” I’m afraid we can’t be friends anymore.…
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My Undeniable Love for McDonald’s: No Regrets Here
Get Pregnant FastMenu | LifestyleBy Emma LewisUpdated: Feb. 8, 2018Originally Published: June 24, 2015You’ll often find me parked in front of McDonald’s, sipping on a large Diet Coke. It’s a ritual I anticipate daily—akin to others waiting for their morning…
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The Mental Load of Motherhood: What Moms Keep in Their Minds
Get Pregnant FastThere’s an immense weight that every mother carries in her heart and mind, a collection of memories and responsibilities that shape our daily lives. I can still vividly recall the first movements of my babies within me—one felt…
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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…