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The High Maintenance Child Quiz: A Humorous Take on Parenting Challenges
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: August 20, 2023Originally Published: February 11, 2023Not too long ago, I found myself enjoying dinner with some wonderfully grounded friends. The dad was a physician, and the mom was a publisher, but they had no interest in…
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Conception Date Calculator: When Did You Conceive?
Get Pregnant FastCurious about when your baby was conceived? Our Conception Date Calculator can help you determine the most likely date of conception for your little one. By knowing this date, you can also estimate how far along you are…
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Lock Up Your Sons: A Journey Through Nostalgia and Parenthood
Get Pregnant FastDid you ever think your younger selves were long gone, buried beneath layers of time like forgotten relics? Surprisingly, they’re still very much alive within you, existing alongside your present self. They haven’t been swept away like ashes…
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Here’s a Tote for Those Tired of Hearing ‘Are They All Yours?’
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Fox Mulder: The Inner Companion We All Need
Get Pregnant FastThe truth isn’t just out there; it’s also nestled deep within us. My revelation? I welcomed Fox Mulder into my heart back in 1992, and honestly, I’m not sure how to evict him.The Essence of Mulder in My…
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Can Vaginal Seeding Help Babies Born via C-Section?
Get Pregnant FastYou may have heard some buzz about the benefits of exposing babies delivered by C-section to vaginal bacteria, a practice known as vaginal seeding. While some parents are considering this approach, leading health experts generally advise against it.What…
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Attention Moms of Picky Eaters: Mac & Cheese May Be on Its Way to a McDonald’s Near You!
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Parenting Insights Inspired by Johnny Cash
Get Pregnant FastOne of the most memorable songs I know tells the story of a young boy whose life is shaped by a tough upbringing, largely due to “the meanest thing” his father did before leaving him and his mother…
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5 Essential Insights for Hiring a Caregiver for Aging Parents
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to finding the right caregiver for your elderly parents, the process can feel daunting. Here are five crucial points to consider that may help ease your journey: Time Commitment is Necessary: Hiring a caregiver isn’t…
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Why Developmental Milestones Are Overrated
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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
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13 Essential Lessons About Money I Want to Share with My Kids
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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…