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20 Things Easier Than Reasoning with a 4-Year-Old
Get Pregnant FastMy 4-year-old typically unwinds after preschool with a nap and a dose of his favorite show. However, today was different; he flopped down on the couch and then came racing back to me, demanding a new show, but…
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No Apologies: The Journey of a Mom with a Teenager
Get Pregnant FastLet’s get real: I’m not apologizing for putting our dog outside more often than you’d like. I promised you a furry friend and kept my word, but let’s face it—I’m the one who deals with the aftermath. Your…
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What I Wish I Could Tell My First-Year-Teacher Self
Get Pregnant FastReflecting on my initial year in teaching, I often wish I could reach back in time and share some hard-earned wisdom with my younger self. Here are some essential lessons that could have made that challenging year a…
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To the Mothers Who Endure: My Heart Goes Out to You
Get Pregnant FastI see you. I see you donning a hijab, skillfully weaving your daily life around five sacred prayers. I see you embracing a tranquil existence while honoring the tenets of your faith. I see you nurturing your family,…
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Your Baby’s Development and Milestones at 19 Weeks
Get Pregnant FastCongratulations on reaching the 19-week mark with your little one! Time truly flies, doesn’t it? At this stage, your baby might be starting to teethe, if they haven’t begun the process already. Teething can make it easier for…
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What Being Deeply In Love with Someone Truly Means
Get Pregnant FastWhen you’re in the early stages of dating someone, you might only catch glimpses of their quirks. Perhaps they have a habit of biting their nails when anxious or a peculiar taste in films. At this point, those…
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Thoughtful Gifts for Expecting Mothers That Celebrate Them (Not Just the Baby)
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to gift-giving for a pregnant woman in your life, it’s important to focus on pampering the mom-to-be rather than just showering the baby with gifts. Here are some thoughtful ideas that are sure to make…
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What Kind of Mom Misses the First Day of School Photos?
Get Pregnant FastAh, the blissful silence that follows the chaotic summer days! The much-anticipated back-to-school season is finally here, and while I’d been counting down the days, I have to admit, the last few weeks of summer spent with my…
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13 Valuable Lessons My Husband Can Take from Our Toddler
Get Pregnant FastWhile my three-year-old son has a long road ahead filled with learning and growth, I’ve noticed that he’s already grasped some important life lessons that many adults, including my husband, might benefit from revisiting. Here are thirteen insights…
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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…