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Best Habits for Unleashing Your Creativity
Get Pregnant FastWhen discussing creativity, a common question arises: “What habits should I adopt to enhance my creative thinking?” As I delve into the topic, I often find that individuals seek guidance from the lifestyles of famous figures who thrived…
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The Enduring Heartache of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant FastWe recently sold our home. While it wasn’t a monumental event in the grand scheme of things—houses change hands daily and we hadn’t lived there for quite some time—part of me felt a significant weight as we closed…
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Can’t Afford Kids? Go Ahead and Have Them Anyway
Get Pregnant FastIn my mid-thirties, after experiencing an unexpected pregnancy that led to a miscarriage, my partner and I made the decision to actively pursue starting a family. It’s amazing how a pregnancy can prompt that crucial “where is this…
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Pregnant for the Second Time: Embracing Fear and Anticipation
Get Pregnant FastAs I sip my half-caff coffee this morning, listening to my 16-month-old chatter away as she attempts to nap, I find myself in a whirlwind of emotions—utterly terrified. Why, you ask? Because just yesterday, I took not one,…
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Your 35-Week-Old Baby’s Growth and Development Milestones
Get Pregnant FastCongratulations! Your little one is now 35 weeks old, and the journey of parenthood just keeps getting more exciting. As your baby approaches their first birthday, you may have noticed their personality and preferences becoming quite clear. From…
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My Parenting Approach: ‘Do Your Best And Feel Bad About It’
Get Pregnant FastParenting has a way of turning our best-laid plans on their head. Before I became a parent, I envisioned myself as the kind of mom who could stick to her guns, unaffected by a child’s cries. But reality…
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How to Navigate WIC: More Than Just Free Formula
Get Pregnant FastHey there! If you’re expecting or have just welcomed a little one, you might be feeling the financial pinch. But guess what? You’re not alone in this! WIC, which stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,…
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The 5 Unfortunate Ways Sibling Rivalry Makes Its Presence Known
Get Pregnant FastParenting guides and my style of parenting clash like oil and water. I tend to focus on the potential disasters awaiting my children if I stray from their advice, yet I often forget the specific strategies I should…
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9 Engaging Activities to Enjoy with My Toddler Now That His Sibling is in School
Get Pregnant FastAs my older son embarked on his school journey last week, I found myself with ample alone time to connect with my 2-year-old, Leo. It dawned on me that I barely knew this little guy. Since his birth,…
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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…