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How to Keep Your Best Friend Close After Welcoming Your New Baby
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the complexities of friendship post-baby can be challenging, especially when your entire world revolves around the needs of a tiny human. Yet, maintaining that special bond with your best friend is crucial. So, muster up the energy…
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The Guidance I Can’t Offer My Teenage Daughter
Get Pregnant FastIt’s evident in the way she calls my name and the expression she wears as she walks into the room. My daughter is looking to talk about something that I feel utterly helpless to address.Long before my children…
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A Heartfelt Tribute to NICU Nurses from a NICU Mom
Get Pregnant FastAt the age of 19, I had never even heard the term NICU, nor did I know that NICU nurses existed. For many, the world behind those securely locked doors is a mystery. Few understand the profound impact…
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How to Organize a Memorable Gender Reveal Party: Themes, Menu, Games, and More
Get Pregnant FastPlanning a gender reveal party can be both exciting and a bit overwhelming. If you’re eager to share the news of your baby’s sex with friends and family, this step-by-step guide will help you create a fun and…
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Motherhood: Challenges and Triumphs
Get Pregnant FastThe toy room window is smeared with a glossy layer of chapstick, the scent of strawberry wafting through the air. Lying on the floor is a flattened eos, its lid missing, and covered in cat fur—the pink one,…
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8 Kids’ Shows That Drive Moms Up the Wall
Get Pregnant FastAs a mother of three, I’ve had my fair share of exposure to the world of children’s television. For nearly a decade, I’ve endured the endless loop of animated antics, catchy jingles, and nonsensical plots. From classic favorites…
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The Toddler’s Food Pyramid: A Comical Perspective
Get Pregnant FastToday for lunch, my toddler requested a frozen waffle slathered with peanut butter, chicken nuggets, and a bowl of granola. I thought, “Interesting choice—beige foods are in, I guess!” Remarkably, he devoured every bite of the granola and…
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Why I’m Not a Fan of Babies
Get Pregnant FastLet’s be real—I’m not a fan of the baby phase. You know, that delightful period from 0 to 12 months? Before I had my own little one, I had a serious aversion to babies. I’m talking about the…
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Paternity Leave: A Boost for Your Marriage
Get Pregnant FastWhen I first became a parent, I noticed a common dynamic that I like to call the “Clueless Dad, Overwhelmed Mom” scenario. You know the scene: the dad is fumbling with juice boxes at a birthday party while…
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Dad Defends His Son’s Love for His Custom Play Kitchen Against Critics
Get Pregnant FastIn today’s world, it’s hard to believe that some people still cling to outdated notions of gender roles, especially when it comes to something as universal as cooking. A devoted father recently found himself in the crosshairs of…
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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…