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Critical Thinking and the College Applicant
Get Pregnant FastEncouraging a child to think critically is akin to instructing them to “just be cool.” You might as well hire a character like the Fonz for that lesson, but there’s no real curriculum for being cool. Educators need…
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The Youngest Child: Embracing the Role of the Baby of the Family
Get Pregnant FastYou and I, my dear, are the little ones in our families. You have an older brother and sister, while I have two of each. They arrived first, and then we joined the party as the last little…
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Overcoming Domestic Violence: My Journey to Freedom
Get Pregnant Fast“Why can’t you just be quiet, you worthless piece of trash?” His words cut through the air, sharp and deliberate. That was his go-to insult, aimed straight at my deepest insecurities. He knew exactly how to hurt me,…
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6 Similarities Between Toddlerhood and Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastThis morning, as I navigated through traffic, my three-year-old was throwing a classic tantrum. What’s new, right? As he shouted, “I JUST WANT WAFFLES AND TACOS ALL THE TIIIIIME!” I realized that at nearly seven months pregnant, my…
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Everything I Want My Newborn Daughter to Understand
Get Pregnant FastDear precious daughter,As soon as you entered this world, the comments about your beauty started rolling in. Yes, you are stunning, especially in the eyes of your dad and me. However, I want you to seek praise for…
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Why I’m Embracing the End of Summer
Get Pregnant FastAs summer fades into the backdrop of bustling school days, I find myself reflecting on the bittersweet journey we’ve had, filled with laughter, playdates, and unforgettable moments at school events and homecoming games. Sure, there’s a tinge of…
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Is It Time to Ditch the Bra Yet?
Get Pregnant FastMenu Parenting Is It Time to Ditch the Bra Yet? by Lisa ThompsonUpdated: Aug. 21, 2015Originally Published: May 29, 2015This piece was first shared on May 29, 2015.Are you prepared for more insights? Subscribe to our daily newsletter…
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7 Insights About My Parenting Journey That I’m Already Aware Of, Thanks
Get Pregnant FastMuch like commenting on a pregnant woman’s size, discussing another person’s parenting is rarely appropriate. Surprisingly, most parents already know how their little ones are behaving, and unsolicited opinions are often unwelcome. After five years of parenting, I’ve…
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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…