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Should Schools Teach Children to Ride Bikes?
Get Pregnant FastI vividly remember learning how to ride a bike in a bank parking lot back in my small hometown of West Virginia. Every weekend, my grandfather would jog beside me, holding the seat steady as I pedaled around…
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Why I’ve Chosen Not to Be the ‘Fun Mom’ or Have the ‘Cool House’
Get Pregnant FastWhen my eldest daughter was just a toddler, a well-meaning friend shared this piece of parenting wisdom: “Make your home the destination for your kids’ friends.” I took that advice to heart, envisioning a future where our house…
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Understanding Differences: Embracing Uniqueness in Parenting
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A Dad’s Take on the Dress Code Dilemma: Covering Up a Five-Year-Old’s Shoulders
Get Pregnant FastIt’s no secret that school dress codes often lean toward the sexist side. A quick glance at any school’s dress code will typically reveal extensive guidelines for girls and only a brief mention of what’s deemed acceptable for…
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Embracing Letting Go: The Toughest Yet Most Rewarding Journey in Parenting
Get Pregnant FastAs I watched my youngest child drive off to college, his car brimming with belongings, an overwhelming sense of sadness enveloped me. I felt hollow, exposed, and utterly lost. It was a raw moment that left me questioning…
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Hot Dogs Aren’t Toxic, And I Need to Relax About My Child’s Food Choices
Get Pregnant FastThere’s a half-open package of hot dogs residing in my freezer, a remnant from my son’s fourth birthday dinner request. It all started when I let him browse a Google Images search of “kids’ foods” for inspiration. He…
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Santa’s Note to a Disappointed Child
Get Pregnant FastDear Jamie,It’s Santa here, and I wanted to take a moment to reach out to you. I know you were hoping for that zipline and the smart whiteboard this year, and it’s perfectly normal to feel a bit…
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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…