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The Latest Baby Gadgets: Unnecessary High-Tech Additions
Get Pregnant FastIn a world where everything is getting a high-tech upgrade, baby products are no exception. It seems like every day brings a new gadget that promises to make parenting easier, but do we really need them? A recent…
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Things I Will Miss About the Baby Stage
Get Pregnant FastAs my youngest child recently celebrated her first birthday, I find myself reflecting on the bittersweet transition from babyhood to the next stages of life. Each milestone brings joy, yet a part of me mourns the end of…
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Annoying Questions People Ask When You’re Expecting at 40+
Get Pregnant FastPregnancy can be a beautiful journey, but when you’re over 40, it often comes with an array of unsolicited questions and comments that can leave you scratching your head. My friend Annie, for instance, was taken aback when…
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10 Essential Skills Every Mother Should Master
Get Pregnant FastBeing a mom is a unique journey filled with joy, challenges, and endless learning. Here are ten invaluable skills that every mother should cultivate: The Power Gaze: This is that magical look that can instantly redirect misbehaving children,…
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10 People You Might Find Irritating After Giving Birth
The Helpers Who Actually Don’t HelpGet Pregnant FastRemember those last few weeks of pregnancy when your friends and family promised to swoop in and assist as soon as your bundle of joy arrived? What they conveniently forgot to mention was…
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Why Fathers of Daughters Are the Strongest Men in the World
Get Pregnant FastRemember the days when your dad seemed invincible? He was the ultimate problem-solver, whether it was fixing a broken toy, lifting something too heavy, or simply being the master of the remote control. Back then, he was the…
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Running a Marathon While Bleeding Freely: A Misguided Statement in Female Empowerment
Get Pregnant FastAs a dedicated runner, I often find inspiration in the stories of women, both young and old, who bravely take on their first major race. These narratives typically revolve around themes such as weight loss, conquering illness, or…
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New School Year Resolutions: A Fresh Start for Families
Get Pregnant FastAs summer draws to a close, it can be a shock to realize that the new school year is just around the corner. I recently heard one of my son’s buddies ask if he had picked up his…
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I Had a Rough Day as a Mom
Get Pregnant FastToday was one of those days where I couldn’t shake the feeling of being a subpar mom. I found myself prioritizing my own needs over my child’s. I sipped my coffee instead of diving right into changing the…
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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…