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Reflections from a Concert Experience: A Comedy of Errors
Get Pregnant FastThe other night, my partner Alex and I ventured out for a rare night of live music, catching a performance by The Swell Season—yes, the band from that film Once that everyone raves about. While it’s not typically…
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Reflections on Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastHow would you encapsulate the essence of motherhood in a single sentence? Perhaps a single image could do the trick. Recently, I reached out on social media to gather insights on this very question. The responses I received…
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10 Realities of Pregnancy That Aren’t Always Beautiful
Get Pregnant FastPregnancy is often described as a magical journey. While it’s undeniably extraordinary to think about the life growing inside you, it’s also important to acknowledge that not every moment is a picturesque postcard. As someone who just wrapped…
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Gripe Water for Newborns and Babies
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re a parent dealing with a gassy or fussy baby, you’re not alone. Many new parents seek out natural remedies to soothe their little ones, and one option that often comes up is gripe water. But what…
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The Trials and Tribulations of Assigning Household Chores
Get Pregnant FastChores play a crucial role in childhood development. They instill a sense of responsibility, promote teamwork at home, and teach an invaluable lesson: life isn’t simply an endless parade of preferred activities. For my kids, chores are particularly…
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Dad’s Heartwarming Lunchbox Note to His Daughter Goes Viral
Get Pregnant FastIn the whirlwind of parenting, it’s easy to get lost in the chaos of daily responsibilities and second-guess our decisions. We often forget the fundamental truth: what our children truly crave is to feel loved. A touching note…
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A Letter to My Soon-to-Be College Freshman Niece
Get Pregnant FastMy dear Emma,First and foremost, I want you to know how much I love you. That’s the most crucial message I need to get across as you embark on this thrilling new chapter of your life. While I…
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7 Strategies for Keeping My Kids Drug-Free
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, I want to do everything in my power to ensure my children stay away from drugs. While some of their friends are facing serious consequences for substance use, my son has managed to stay on…
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My Kids Could Never Be Cannibals: Insights from the First 10 Days of Summer
Get Pregnant FastIt’s a relief to realize that my children won’t resort to cannibalism. This was the first of many epiphanies I had during the infamous “First 10 Days of Summer Vacation.” The structured routine of school and extracurriculars rapidly…
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Reflections from My First Year of Motherhood: No Apologies Necessary
Get Pregnant FastWhen I was expecting, I envisioned those initial moments of motherhood filled with blissful experiences. I imagined a smooth delivery, serene nursing sessions, and quickly bouncing back to my pre-baby body. However, motherhood is anything but predictable. It’s…
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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…