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The Top Baby Gates of 2023: Keeping Your Little Ones Safe
Get Pregnant FastHey there, friends! If you’re navigating the world of parenting, you know how important it is to keep your curious little ones safe. One great way to do that is by investing in a reliable baby gate. Whether…
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4 Crucial Questions for Couples to Consider Before Starting a Family
Get Pregnant FastIn the journey of life, finding your partner and deciding to have children are significant milestones. Each couple’s path is unique, and while some grow together, others may drift apart. The reality is that relationships can be tested…
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Parenting Tips for Navigating the Elementary School Years
Get Pregnant FastAh, the elementary school phase! Your little ones are growing, and while they’re no longer toddlers, they still keep you on your toes (most of the time). It’s a balancing act between being present in their lives and…
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7 Things Moms Should Embrace Saying No to This School Year
Get Pregnant FastAs another school year rolls around, it’s not just the kids who are gearing up; moms are stepping back into the routine as well. After 13 years of navigating the school system with my kids, I’ve gleaned some…
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The Surprising Truth About Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant FastAs my 2-year-old son, Max, embarked on his first preschool adventure this past September, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and anticipation. Having spent nearly three years as a stay-at-home mom, I was eager for…
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Navigating the Roller Coaster of Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastRecently, my partner kept messaging me, “on my way,” “almost home,” “just waiting for the bus,” and it was nearly 7:00 PM when he finally walked through the door. I’m not sure if it was exhaustion, the kids’…
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8 Reasons to Skip the 1st Birthday Bash
Get Pregnant FastAs a new mom, I quickly realized that one of the most significant milestones in my child’s first year is, without a doubt, their FIRST Birthday. However, as the big day approached, the idea of throwing a party…
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How I Finally Released the Pressure of Family Dinners
Get Pregnant FastNumerous studies emphasize the significance of family dinners. Experts claim that children who share a meal with their parents nightly are smarter, kinder, and even more likely to achieve great success in life. While this sounds wonderful, I…
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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…