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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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Moms Who Are Nurses Are True Badasses
Get Pregnant FastWhen I was in elementary school, my best friend’s mother was a registered nurse, and I always looked forward to visiting their home. She had endless captivating stories about the patients she cared for and the emergencies she…
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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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FDA Issues New Warning: Parents, Avoid Homeopathic Teething Products
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent alert, the FDA has reiterated its stance against the use of homeopathic teething products for infants, particularly those made by Hyland’s. Despite the discontinuation of their teething tablets and gels, the company has not issued a recall, raising concerns among parents everywhere. Many of us, myself included, relied on…
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Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
Get Pregnant Fast Is parental paranoia at an all-time high? This question has surfaced after a British mother faced backlash for her decision to leave her sleeping baby unattended in their hotel room while she and her husband dined downstairs. In a candid article for a popular online publication, she recounted the night they placed…
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Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast In an exciting announcement, Mark Thompson revealed that his wife, Emma, is expecting their second child. When Mark first shared the news of Emma’s pregnancy with their first child, he opened up about their challenges with fertility, a post that resonated with countless families. Today, he joyfully declared that Emma is pregnant…
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Navigating Life with a Hyperactive Child: My Little Dynamo Never Stops Moving
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, my youngest son, Alex, helped me assemble a bathroom cabinet that seemed to have a million parts. Unlike me, he skips the instructions and dives right in. He unwraps everything, meticulously organizes the pieces (sorting is his thing), and then gets down to business. “We can figure this out, Mom,”…
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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…