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Embrace Every Moment: A Heartfelt Reminder for Mother’s Day
Get Pregnant FastAs the saying goes, “The days are long, but the years are short.” This sentiment resonates deeply with every parent, especially as they watch their little ones grow up too fast. This week, singer Mia Thompson shared a…
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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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Navigating Parenthood in a Conservative Community
Get Pregnant FastRaising children in a conservative environment presents its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to instilling values of diversity and inclusivity. As a parent, I often find myself weighing the importance of conveying historical truths against…
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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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Why Clean Floors Don’t Define Good Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastRecently, my sister’s partner gifted me a quirky sign that read, “Good moms have sticky floors, dirty ovens, and happy children.” Naturally, I couldn’t resist making a quip about how my floors are anything but sticky and my…
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This Heartbeat Wedding Ring: Sophisticated Yet Utterly Unsettling
Get Pregnant FastIn a world where love is often symbolized through jewelry, a bizarre new trend has emerged that might just take your breath away—in a creepy way. Introducing the “HB Ring,” a piece of wearable tech that claims to…
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Advent Calendars: Have They Gone Too Far?
Get Pregnant FastWhen I think back to my kindergarten days, I can vividly recall the joy of carefully cutting red and green strips of construction paper with my trusty safety scissors. My teacher guided us as we crafted a long…
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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…