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Unhappy Mothers in Art History
Get Pregnant FastArt has always been a reflection of life, and when it comes to motherhood, the portrayal is often anything but rosy. Throughout history, artists have captured the complex emotions surrounding motherhood—particularly the struggles faced by mothers. This theme…
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The Significance of Baking Homemade Birthday Cakes
Get Pregnant FastReflecting on my journey as a birthday cake baker brings me back to a memorable day when I was just 13 years old. My mom was turning 40, and I took it upon myself to bake eight buttermilk…
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5 Body Image Concerns That Have Me Anxious About Puberty
Get Pregnant FastI often find myself wishing I could wish away my fears about my daughter entering puberty. The thought of her experiencing those awkward changes is enough to send me into a tailspin. An armpit hair on my 8-year-old?…
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3 Reasons Why Everyone Should Have a Childless Friend or Two
Get Pregnant FastNavigating parenthood can be a challenging journey, even in a two-parent household. There are moments when the need for extra support arises, such as when plans fall through unexpectedly. For instance, the time my partner and I scored…
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10 Strategies for Being the Daughter-in-Law Your Mother-in-Law Admires
Get Pregnant FastDear Daughter-in-Law,Navigating the relationship with your mother-in-law can often feel like walking a tightrope. While I appreciate all the advice out there about how to handle us MILs, there are a few important “guidelines” you might want to…
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Which Vaccines Should New Parents Get?
Get Pregnant FastAs new parents, it’s easy to get caught up in ensuring your baby receives their vaccinations on schedule, but don’t forget about your own health! Staying current on your vaccinations is just as important, especially when you consider…
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5 Valuable Lessons from Home Schooling
Get Pregnant FastHome schooling wasn’t always our path. My children, aged 13 and 10, spent their formative years in public schools until we made the significant decision to transition to home schooling in January this year. After extensive research, heartfelt…
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16 Essential Tips Every Expecting Mother Should Consider
Get Pregnant FastCongratulations on embarking on the incredible journey of motherhood! Whether you’re about to welcome your little one or have just done so, it’s completely natural to feel a whirlwind of emotions. You’re likely experiencing changes you never anticipated,…
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Please Don’t Call My Autistic Son ‘Naughty’
Get Pregnant FastOn a radiant day under the Southern California sun, my husband took our two older boys to the local lagoon for a day of water sports with friends. This left me at home with my two younger sons,…
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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…