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Why Have Summer Jobs for Teens Become a Thing of the Past?
Get Pregnant FastTimes have certainly evolved. Nowadays, many families prioritize educational or service experiences—like volunteering for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity—over traditional summer jobs that help teens develop essential skills. According to writer Jake Thompson in a recent piece…
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Is the Gym Music Too Loud for Your Ears?
Get Pregnant FastIf you often leave your workout feeling like you’ve been blasted by a rock concert, you’re certainly not alone. A recent report highlighted by a leading news outlet discussed a study from Australia’s National Acoustic Laboratories that examined…
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Moms Are Individuals First: Embracing Parenthood’s Realities
Get Pregnant FastI’m a mom, a partner, and sometimes a little bit of a hot mess. I’m a decent person, but I’m certainly not a maid, a gourmet chef, or anyone’s hired help.These days, discussions around parenting often leave us…
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10 Essential Cultural Touchstones We’d Miss Without Gap
Get Pregnant FastRecently, Gap Inc. announced the closure of 175 stores, a move that has sparked a wave of nostalgia among many, including those who haven’t shopped there in years. Gap has always represented more than just a retail outlet;…
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Celebrate with Birthday Cake Pancakes
Get Pregnant FastBirthdays are a big deal in our home, and I love making each child’s special day memorable. One of my favorite traditions is transforming the kitchen into a festive space filled with balloons and streamers, topped off with…
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The Return of the Coneheads: A Timeless Humor for the Next Generation
Get Pregnant FastThough their daughter, Tanya, has seemingly grown up and moved on, Beldar and Prymaat Conehead have made a comeback in a new State Farm commercial that feels oddly nostalgic. Sound familiar? It’s a humorous spin on the “State…
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Your 2-Month-Old Baby: Milestones and Development
Get Pregnant FastAs a new parent, you may be feeling a bit exhausted these days, but that adorable gummy smile from your little one makes it all worthwhile. By the time your baby reaches two months, they’ve begun to discover…
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A Parent’s Guide to the Latest Oxford Dictionary Words
Get Pregnant FastThe Oxford Dictionary has just unveiled its latest quarterly update, and I have to say, I’m all for it. I’ll admit, it’s a bit tricky for me to embrace my age, especially when it comes to the world…
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Accidental Art: When Kids Get Creative
Get Pregnant FastIf you think your child is the only one spending their time doodling questionable masterpieces, think again! A big shoutout to my friends for sharing their little ones’ artistic endeavors—let’s just say they have quite the imagination!This piece…
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Portraits of a Mother: The Hilarious Truth of Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastBy: Cervical InseminationUpdated: Aug. 22, 2015Originally Published: Nov. 16, 2012I’m not alone in this—every mom has received at least one less-than-flattering portrait from her little artist. Honestly, it’s a miracle we maintain even a sliver of self-esteem after…
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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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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…
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Rediscovering Myself Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast For the past eight years, my existence has been deeply intertwined with my two little ones. Almost everything I do revolves around them; after all, I wear the title of “Mommy.” The moment I saw those two pink lines was a highlight of my life; getting married and starting a family were…
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The Wisdom Passed Down From My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast My mother recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She defies the stereotypes of what someone at that age is supposed to look or act like. Florence Henderson is 80. Cicely Tyson is 80. Willie Nelson, Barbara Feldon, Joan Rivers — all 80. It’s hard for me to grasp that these icons are that…