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6 Must-Have Stretch Mark Creams That Moms-to-Be Are Raving About
Get Pregnant FastHey there, soon-to-be moms! If you’re on the journey to motherhood, you might be thinking about how to keep your skin feeling great as your belly grows. Stretch marks can be a common concern during pregnancy, but no…
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11 Insights Children of Jewish Mothers Understand
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Aug. 26, 2019 Originally Published: Feb. 11, 2016My appreciation for my mother truly blossomed when I relocated from the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles for my studies at UCLA. While many of my peers had…
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Miss Teen USA Pageant Eliminates Swimsuit Competition in Favor of Athleisure
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10 Reasons Kids Might Not Be Welcome Here
Get Pregnant FastNot everyone is a fan of children, and even those who appreciate kids may have their limits. For the sake of adult friendships and the social lives of our children, we sometimes tolerate more than we should. But…
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The Sanctimony of New Parents: A Rant on Parenting Perceptions
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How to Avoid Raising a Narcissist
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Dear Kids,
Get Pregnant FastYou all have an endless supply of questions that seem to come at me like a relentless wave. From the simple (how can you love us all equally?) to the profound (what comes after we die?) and even…
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“Hey Kids, Can You Please Turn Off The Lights?” Said Every Dad Ever
Get Pregnant FastIt seems like the moment you become a parent, you start to transform into your own father. This change is especially noticeable when you find yourself repeating the same phrases and complaints that used to annoy you as…
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You’re Growing Up So Fast
Get Pregnant FastI saw you just yesterday, yet today, I can’t help but notice how much you’ve changed. Your face has filled out a bit more, you’ve gained some height, and those tiny shoes you used to wear? Well, they’re…
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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…