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My Last Summer with My Daughter Before College: A Journey of Connection
Get Pregnant FastAny parent with a high school senior understands the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the college admissions process. It’s a true test of parenting that can strain the bond you’ve built over nearly two decades. This period can…
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Why I Don’t Censor Music for My Kids
Get Pregnant FastWhen I was ten, I stumbled upon a conversation between my aunt and my mother in my aunt’s cozy New England kitchen. Their expressions were a mix of disbelief and disappointment as they sipped their black coffee. I…
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Creative Dad Transforms Daughter’s Eye Patches into Unique Art Pieces
Get Pregnant FastIn the journey of parenthood, we all aspire for our children to navigate life without health complications. Unfortunately, that’s often not the reality, and many kids face challenges, be it an illness or an injury. When such difficulties…
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5 Things to Stop Handing My Kids
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, I’ve noticed that my children often receive a variety of items from well-meaning friends, family, and even neighbors. While I appreciate the generosity, there are certain things that really need to stop being handed to…
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Cherishing the Ephemeral Moments with My Last Baby
Get Pregnant FastJust nine days ago, I welcomed my third child into the world—a beautiful baby boy. He is my final little one, and my heart is overflowing with love as we brought him home the very next day. I…
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Hipster Santa is Here, and He’s Rocking a Man Bun
Get Pregnant FastIf you thought Santa could only be found in his classic red suit, think again! This year, a trendsetting Santa is making waves at the Pioneer Place mall in Portland, and he’s leaving the traditional velveteen behind. No,…
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Why Doesn’t Parenting Come With a Mute Button?
Get Pregnant FastParenting can often feel like a relentless assault on the senses. It all begins with intense pain and chronic exhaustion. Your culinary delights are replaced with cold, uninspired meals as you scramble to get the kids to bed.…
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Creative Discipline: 11 Fun Ways to Teach Kids Without Raising Jerks
Get Pregnant FastParenting can often feel like a never-ending series of challenges, and discipline ranks high on that list. It can be disheartening for both you and your kids, especially when things escalate to the point where you threaten to…
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The Top 10 Surprising Realities of Newborns
Get Pregnant FastBabies are undeniably adorable and we often feel an overwhelming urge to cuddle them close! (When they’re not being a tad unsettling.) But let’s be real: they can sometimes resemble characters straight out of a horror flick. Think…
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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…