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The 10 Most Frustrating Parenting Tips You’ll Encounter
Get Pregnant FastParenting is undoubtedly one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it often comes with unsolicited advice that can be downright annoying. Here are the top ten pieces of parenting advice that can really test your patience. “Have you…
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The Ideal Home: A Dreamy Escape from Family Life
Get Pregnant FastBy: Emily and JakeWhen Jake and I tied the knot, the first few months felt like a fairy tale, largely because we had already shared a living space before saying “I do.” If we had returned from our…
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Understanding Pregnancy Blood Tests: How They Work and What Your Results Indicate
Get Pregnant FastWhen you’re trying to conceive, that positive home pregnancy test can be an exhilarating moment, but your doctor may still suggest a blood test to confirm the pregnancy. So, what’s the deal with pregnancy blood tests? Let’s break…
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Yes, I’m Having My Kids Share a Room
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of comparing our families to others and wishing we could provide more for our kids. While my family has always had enough, we choose to live…
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10 Innovative Approaches to Rethinking Marriage
Get Pregnant FastMarriage is evolving. Statistics show that between 1970 and 2012, the number of households led by married couples with children dropped significantly. Single motherhood is becoming increasingly common, and millennials are either delaying or skipping marriage altogether. This…
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Regretting Motherhood: My Love for My Child Doesn’t Change My Feelings of Regret
Get Pregnant FastWhat does it feel like to have regrets about becoming a parent? This is my personal journey, and it’s worth sharing.I meticulously planned my pregnancy, convinced I wanted a child so much that I married the first man…
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Our Kids Don’t Need Pedal Desks, They Need Recess
Get Pregnant FastIn a Kentucky elementary school, a teacher recently received a $12,000 grant to install “pedal desks” in her classroom, allowing students to pedal while they work. According to Ms. Emily Johnson, the kindergarten teacher, these desks help keep…
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Hilarious “Bad Lip Reading” of the Inauguration You Didn’t Know You Needed
Get Pregnant FastThe creative minds behind the beloved “Bad Lip Reading” series have truly outdone themselves with their latest video. Whether you were cheering for President Thompson, still mourning the departure of former leader Barack, sporting your old Hillary buttons,…
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- You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
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- As a Nation, We Must Reframe Our Perspective Now
- Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
- The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
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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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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…
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Dad Pranks School with Vacation Snap to Justify Teen’s Absence
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, creativity can sometimes take center stage, especially when it comes to school attendance. One father in the UK, Mark Thompson, recently showcased his ingenuity by using a vacation photo to explain his 15-year-old son Alex’s absence from school. Mark, along with his partner, Lisa, operates a travel…
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Why Do Kids Hear Their Mom’s Voice But Still Manage to Tune Us Out?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, moms often seem to possess extraordinary abilities. We can sense when our children are lying, feeling unwell, or simply in need of some attention with just a glance. Interestingly, research shows that kids are biologically wired to recognize their mothers’ voices more readily than anyone else’s. So…
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I Am A Person of Faith, and the Religious Right Does NOT Represent Me
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s have an honest conversation, my friends. It’s time to clarify my stance once and for all. When I mention that I attend church, I can almost hear the thoughts racing through your mind. You might be questioning whether I align with the religious right—the small, yet influential group that claims the…
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Why I’d Pass on a Mommy Makeover
Get Pregnant Fast I used to be a big fan of the show What Not to Wear that aired on TLC. You might still catch it in reruns. I was always intrigued by the suspense leading up to the big reveal and became somewhat of an expert on what clothing suits various body types (hint:…