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14 Concepts Babies Just Can’t Grasp
Get Pregnant FastParenting can feel like a comedy show where the headliner is a tiny being who doesn’t understand a single word you say. After the 342nd attempt to explain why a little more sleep is essential, I’ve realized I…
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What True Friendship Looks Like After Your First Child
Get Pregnant FastAfter my close friend, Lisa, welcomed her first child and just before I had mine, I started to notice a significant shift in our phone calls. The dynamic we once shared was changing, almost as if we were…
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Wendy Williams Critiques Alyssa Hartman on Live TV Over Breastfeeding: ‘I Don’t Need to See That’
Get Pregnant FastIn a recent episode of her talk show, Wendy Williams stirred the pot once again, this time taking aim at actress and breastfeeding advocate, Alyssa Hartman. Known for her candid approach to motherhood, Hartman has openly shared her…
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Kendra Anderson Celebrates Motherhood with Honest Stretch Marks Selfie
Get Pregnant FastIn a heartfelt gesture on Mother’s Day, Kendra Anderson took to Instagram to express gratitude towards her children by sharing a candid selfie that showcased her stretch marks. The former reality star and model wrote, “Look at what…
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Teaching My Children That Fear Is No Excuse for Racism
Get Pregnant FastA recent incident on a flight headed to Chicago from Baltimore raised serious concerns about how fear can lead to discriminatory behavior. During the flight’s taxiing, a woman noticed a passenger of Middle Eastern descent watching a news…
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Mom Shares Heartfelt Story of Car Seat That Protected Her Child in a Life-Threatening Accident
Get Pregnant FastIn a powerful and emotional recount, a mother from Illinois recently opened up about the harrowing experience she faced three weeks after surviving a rollover accident. Jamie Thompson was driving to work with her two-year-old son when she…
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Why I Finally Conquered My Fear of Riding a Bike at 35
Get Pregnant FastOn June 1, 2013—just ten days before my second child was set to arrive—I faced my long-time nemesis: the bicycle. After three decades of avoiding two wheels and nursing bruised knees and a battered ego, I finally learned…
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The Unstructured Summer: A Taste of Childhood Freedom or a Parenting Catastrophe?
Get Pregnant FastSummer is just around the corner, and as the school year winds down, I’m already contemplating the upcoming break. Living in a community brimming with diverse and budget-friendly summer activities—from swimming lessons to cooking classes and sports teams—has…
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The 5 Most Unpleasant Aspects of Childbirth
Get Pregnant FastLast week, while we parted ways with the changing table that had served us through three nurseries, I couldn’t help but notice the sparkle in the eyes of the couple taking it home. As my partner, Mark, shared…
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You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
Get Pregnant FastIn a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has overturned parts of a Florida law that previously prohibited physicians from inquiring about firearm ownership among their patients. Understanding whether guns are present in a household is crucial for patient safety, and now, doctors can freely address this vital topic.According to The Trace, the…
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To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Today marks your 4th birthday, and I find myself marveling at how quickly time flies. Watching you play and laugh with your friends fills my heart with indescribable joy. I want to take a moment to share some thoughts with you—thoughts that you may not fully understand right now,…
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FDA Issues New Warning: Parents, Avoid Homeopathic Teething Products
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent alert, the FDA has reiterated its stance against the use of homeopathic teething products for infants, particularly those made by Hyland’s. Despite the discontinuation of their teething tablets and gels, the company has not issued a recall, raising concerns among parents everywhere. Many of us, myself included, relied on…
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Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
Get Pregnant Fast Is parental paranoia at an all-time high? This question has surfaced after a British mother faced backlash for her decision to leave her sleeping baby unattended in their hotel room while she and her husband dined downstairs. In a candid article for a popular online publication, she recounted the night they placed…
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Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast In an exciting announcement, Mark Thompson revealed that his wife, Emma, is expecting their second child. When Mark first shared the news of Emma’s pregnancy with their first child, he opened up about their challenges with fertility, a post that resonated with countless families. Today, he joyfully declared that Emma is pregnant…
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Navigating Life with a Hyperactive Child: My Little Dynamo Never Stops Moving
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, my youngest son, Alex, helped me assemble a bathroom cabinet that seemed to have a million parts. Unlike me, he skips the instructions and dives right in. He unwraps everything, meticulously organizes the pieces (sorting is his thing), and then gets down to business. “We can figure this out, Mom,”…
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Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I completely lost it. After getting the kids ready for school—dressed, fed, teeth brushed, and backpacks in tow—I turned on the TV. I have a strict rule about which channels they can watch. There’s so much garbage out there—shows aimed at teens and preteens that feature kids hurling insults like…
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The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
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The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…