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The Key to Nurturing Compassionate, Intelligent, and Imaginative Boys
Get Pregnant FastThe drive to fit in or be deemed “normal” is something that affects everyone at some level. While it’s natural to want to belong, this need can sometimes inhibit individuality. If your goal is to raise kind, intelligent,…
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Teaching My Daughter to Embrace Puberty
Get Pregnant FastAs a child, I was naturally introverted and often found solace in the pages of books that illuminated the complexities of life. I was a master at keeping secrets—like the time I had an embarrassing accident in second…
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A Friendly Guide to Raising Kids the Right Way
Get Pregnant FastSo, you’re on a mission to raise your kids the right way? You’ve come to the right place! Here are some key considerations to help you navigate this wild journey of parenting. Breastfeed or Not? The age-old debate…
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10 Lessons We Can Learn from Our Kids
Get Pregnant FastAs parents, we dedicate a lot of time to teaching our children the right way to behave. While this is crucial, it’s easy to overlook the valuable lessons our little ones can impart to us. Have you ever…
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9 Secrets Dads Keep from Mom
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it, there are a few things that happen when mom isn’t around that are best kept under wraps. After all, sometimes a little mystery can strengthen the bond between dad and the kids. Here are nine…
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Why I Refuse to Stop Calling My Daughter a Princess
Get Pregnant FastWhen I discovered I was expecting a daughter, I made a series of promises to myself. First, I aimed to curate a wardrobe filled with colors other than pink. I envisioned her room filled with toys that broke…
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Our Journey to the Table for Two
Get Pregnant FastAfter we exchanged “I do” and celebrated our union with rice tossing and gift unwrapping, our life began modestly. In our tiny apartment, our makeshift table for two was often the couch, paired with a weathered wooden box…
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9 Indications That Your Teenager Might Be a Toddler in Disguise
Get Pregnant FastParenting can often feel like a rollercoaster ride, especially when your teenager seems to regress into toddler-like behavior. If you’re wondering how to navigate this tricky terrain, you’re not alone. Here are nine unmistakable signs that your teenager…
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I Have All Boys, and Yes, My Family Is Complete
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Aug. 21, 2015 Originally Published: July 28, 2010I’m a proud mom of three wonderful boys, and just to clarify, I’m not attempting to have a girl. It’s not that I wouldn’t welcome a daughter; it’s simply that…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant FastI 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 hit…
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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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Confessions of a Not-So-Retired Baseball Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, baseball isn’t just a sport; it’s woven into the very fabric of our lives. When the time came for our daughter to step up to the plate, we knew she had some big expectations to meet. With two teenage brothers who have spent countless hours on the field, and…
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Rediscovering Myself Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast For the past eight years, my existence has been deeply intertwined with my two little ones. Almost everything I do revolves around them; after all, I wear the title of “Mommy.” The moment I saw those two pink lines was a highlight of my life; getting married and starting a family were…
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The Wisdom Passed Down From My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast My mother recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She defies the stereotypes of what someone at that age is supposed to look or act like. Florence Henderson is 80. Cicely Tyson is 80. Willie Nelson, Barbara Feldon, Joan Rivers — all 80. It’s hard for me to grasp that these icons are that…