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Am I A Good Father? And Other Questions Without Clear Answers
Get Pregnant FastEvery day, I find myself pondering whether I’m a good father. It’s reassuring to see my child show love for me most days, and the fact that my partner hasn’t walked out on me is a plus. Still,…
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5 Reasons Parents of Toddlers Are Just Like Secret Agents
Get Pregnant FastHave you ever watched a spy movie and thought, “I could totally do that”? If you’re a parent of a toddler, you already have a unique set of skills that would impress even the most seasoned covert operatives.…
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I Advocated for Paid Paternity Leave — and Ended Up with More Time Than My Partner
Get Pregnant FastWhen my partner Alex and I decided to start a family in 2018, I wasn’t overly concerned about paternity leave. I hadn’t scrutinized the employee handbook when I joined my consulting firm three years earlier, but I noticed…
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The 10 Essential Rules of Workplace Etiquette
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the workplace can be tricky, but adhering to basic etiquette can make a world of difference in how you’re perceived by your colleagues. Here are ten essential guidelines to follow if you want to foster a positive…
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Navigating the Parenting Hostage Situation: A Survival Guide
Get Pregnant FastParenting can sometimes feel like being held hostage by tiny, demanding captors. While you might not find yourself in a literal hostage situation, the overwhelming nature of raising children can evoke similar feelings of confinement and urgency. If…
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12 Sleep Solutions That Don’t Leave Me Tossing and Turning
Get Pregnant FastI hate to admit it, but nearly every conversation I have starts like this:Other Person: “Hey, Lisa! How are you?” Me: “Oh man, I’m completely wiped out. How about you?”I’m exhausted for a million reasons. I have kids,…
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The Bittersweet Reality of Adoption
Get Pregnant FastMy partner and I became foster parents a year and a half ago. With no prior experience or personal connections in the foster care system, we stepped into uncharted territory. It’s a journey that many are unaware of,…
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Co-Parenting Without Dialogue: Navigating a Silent Partnership
Get Pregnant FastCo-parenting can be a difficult journey, particularly when communication with your child’s other parent is strained. Take, for instance, my experience with my son’s mother, Sarah. We were just teenagers when we welcomed our son into the world,…
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To the Moms I Once Judged
Get Pregnant FastDear fellow mothers,Reflecting on my past, I have to reach out to all the moms I’ve unfairly criticized.To the moms I’ve looked down upon for choosing a C-section, I now understand it’s far from an easy route.To the…
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39 Thoughts That Cross My Mind While Cleaning My Son’s Room
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent to a 13-year-old son, I find myself in the bewildering position of having to clean his room from time to time—an endeavor I usually try to avoid. For the past decade-plus, my strategy has been…
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- As a Nation, We Must Reframe Our Perspective Now
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- The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
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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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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:…
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The Importance of Changing Tables in Public Restrooms – Let’s Get It Together, Businesses!
Get Pregnant Fast Every public restroom should feature a changing table. We’ve all experienced that frustrating moment when you’re out shopping or dining, and suddenly your baby needs a diaper change. You rush to the restroom only to find—gasp—no changing table in sight. What’s your next move? You could resort to changing your baby in…
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Madge the Vag: Navigating Feminine Health with Confidence
Get Pregnant Fast From petroleum jelly to fruit, the conversation around what is safe for vaginal use can be confusing. Madge the Vag dives deep into this topic with insights from gynecologist Dr. Sarah Ellis. It’s essential to know what’s safe for your lady parts, so you can make informed choices about your health and…