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Paternity Leave: A Boost for Your Marriage
Get Pregnant FastWhen I first became a parent, I noticed a common dynamic that I like to call the “Clueless Dad, Overwhelmed Mom” scenario. You know the scene: the dad is fumbling with juice boxes at a birthday party while…
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Dad Defends His Son’s Love for His Custom Play Kitchen Against Critics
Get Pregnant FastIn today’s world, it’s hard to believe that some people still cling to outdated notions of gender roles, especially when it comes to something as universal as cooking. A devoted father recently found himself in the crosshairs of…
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Adult Summer Camp: No Counselors, Just Fun (and Alcohol)!
Get Pregnant FastAh, summer camp! The nostalgia of childhood comes rushing back as I reminisce about the days spent under the sun, roasting marshmallows and making lifelong friendships. Last June, my partner and I were fortunate enough to attend a…
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Cherished Memories: What Your Children Will Remember
Get Pregnant FastHey there, Mama. Are you feeling out of sorts today? Did the morning turn into a chaotic rush? Are you standing at the bottom of the stairs, red in the face, yelling because you’re running late? It’s frustrating,…
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Ritual Prenatal Vitamins Review: A Pleasant and Convenient Choice
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to choosing prenatal vitamins, I recently discovered that the process can be quite personal. Luckily, Ritual Prenatal Vitamins have made this journey significantly easier for me. Not only are these vitamins easy to swallow, but…
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How to Embrace the Journey of Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastA new baby has arrived in the family—soft and delicate, with tiny fingers, little toes, and a sprinkle of dark hair, like gentle brush strokes on canvas. My daughter, captivated, gazes at this little miracle.“Mama, look! She’s opening…
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An Open Letter to the Cyclist Who Shouted at Me on the Street
Get Pregnant FastDear Cyclist,I must admit, I’m not impressed. When you zoomed past me on your bike and shouted, “You f***ing idiot!” I didn’t take a moment to consider if I was in the bike lane or if I should…
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Is Your Baby Experiencing Gas? Essential Insights About Infant Gas
Get Pregnant FastAre you a new parent navigating the world of baby care, only to find your little one grunting and squirming due to gas? Don’t worry; this is a common experience for many parents. It’s essential to understand the…
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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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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…
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Rediscovering Myself Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast For the past eight years, my existence has been deeply intertwined with my two little ones. Almost everything I do revolves around them; after all, I wear the title of “Mommy.” The moment I saw those two pink lines was a highlight of my life; getting married and starting a family were…