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The First Night Home with a New Baby: A Personal Reflection
ParentingGet Pregnant FastBringing home a new baby is a momentous occasion, filled with excitement and anxiety. I remember the day after little Emma was born like it was yesterday. After my first hospital stay, the only thing on my mind…
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What My Mother Taught Me About Splitting Wood
Get Pregnant FastThe ax was one of the few practical tools my father left behind. Alongside that and the saw, my siblings and I found ourselves in a home devoid of a man’s presence. My mother’s stories about him were…
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Revolutionary Surgical Drape Offers C-Section Moms a Unique Opportunity
Get Pregnant FastIf you’ve undergone a cesarean section, you might have felt that something was missing from the experience. While many women have positive memories of their c-section, the reality is that certain aspects differ significantly from a vaginal birth.…
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What I Wish I’d Known As a New Mom
Get Pregnant FastWhen you’re expecting, everyone seems eager to share their “wisdom” about pregnancy: what to eat, how to sleep, the best way to predict your baby’s gender—it’s a barrage of opinions. This trend doesn’t stop when your little one…
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The Unfiltered Truth of Kids: A Parenting Perspective
Get Pregnant FastFor the past four years, I’ve pondered a rather peculiar question: How will my daughter, Lily, ever repay me for the forty-two hours of excruciating labor I endured? As is often the case with children, the answer struck…
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The 12 Types of Guys Single Moms Encounter on Tinder
Get Pregnant FastAfter a brief experiment with OKCupid, I decided to dive into the world of newer dating apps. Initially, I was hesitant about Tinder due to its notorious reputation for casual hookups. However, boredom and curiosity led me to…
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A Call for Embracing Boyhood and Active Play
Get Pregnant Fast“Boys will be boys.” While this phrase may seem simplistic, it captures a fundamental truth. Boys and girls differ in various ways—physically, mentally, and even spiritually. The essence of boyhood is characterized by an innate curiosity to explore,…
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The 13 Top Pikler Triangles to Keep Little Ones Engaged (and Help Them Burn Off Some Energy!)
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re on the lookout for a way to keep your energetic toddlers entertained while promoting their physical development, Pikler triangles are a fantastic choice! These climbing structures not only provide a safe environment for your little ones…
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Top Baby Towels and Washcloths of 2025, According to Parents
Get Pregnant FastHey there, fellow parents! If you’re on the hunt for the best baby towels and washcloths to make post-bath time a breeze, you’re in the right place. We’ve gathered some of the top picks for 2025 based on…
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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…