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Understanding Braxton Hicks Contractions and Their Relation to False Labor
Get Pregnant FastHey there, mama-to-be! Let’s chat about a topic that often causes confusion during pregnancy: Braxton Hicks contractions. These practice contractions can start showing up midway through your pregnancy and might make you wonder if it’s the real deal.…
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Stay-at-Home Parents Deserve Affordable Daycare Too
Get Pregnant FastThe debate surrounding work-life balance is more prominent than ever. With discussions around sick leave and family leave policies gaining traction, it’s clear that our current work culture often favors the young and childless. High childcare costs are…
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3 Simple Tips for Defrosting Breast Milk
Get Pregnant FastIf you’ve built up a stash of breast milk, congratulations! Now, when it’s time to use some, you’ll want to defrost it properly to maintain its nutritional quality. Here are three easy methods that can help you safely…
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Traveling This Summer? Discover These Insider Tips
Get Pregnant FastNow that you’ve got a few insider secrets up your sleeve, here’s some advice to enhance your travel experience:Don’t Drag Your Feet During Boarding – It Could Cost YouFlight attendants are only paid for the time the plane…
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The Role of Musical Play in Your Child’s Development: Fostering a Love for Music in Babies and Toddlers
Get Pregnant FastGetting into the rhythm of music can be one of the most delightful experiences for babies and toddlers. Whether they’re swaying to a catchy tune, giggling at their own attempts to create sounds, or enthusiastically banging on pots…
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Top Diaper Subscription Services for 2021
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re navigating the world of parenting, you know how quickly diaper needs can escalate. Thankfully, diaper subscription services are here to lend a helping hand, ensuring you never find yourself scrambling for a clean diaper in the…
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Women’s Products Are Pricier, Yet We Get Less
Get Pregnant FastA recent video from The Daily Share highlights a concerning trend: the higher costs women face for everyday products. Whether it’s razors, haircuts, skincare products, or deodorant, the price discrepancies are glaring. Take deodorant as an example; it’s…
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Navigating the Shadows of Alzheimer’s
Get Pregnant FastThere’s a painful irony that strikes me when my student from Japan effortlessly retrieves a word that eludes me as I teach him English. Similarly, I’m often amazed when my 6-year-old finishes my sentences with more clarity than…
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12 Essential Guidelines for Thriving in Suburbia
Get Pregnant FastWelcome to our delightful suburban enclave! Life here is both serene and fulfilling. To enhance your experience, we’ve established a set of guidelines—set in metaphorical stone, of course. Please take a moment to review them. Note that the…
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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…