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Moms, The Last Thing Your Daughters Want From You Is A Vibrator
Get Pregnant FastLadies, let’s have a candid chat about a recent trend in parenting that’s raising eyebrows: the notion of buying your teenage daughters their very first vibrators. Consider this a friendly reminder that while we all want to foster…
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The Sisterhood of My Heart
Get Pregnant FastI have countless passions in my life: my partner, my kiddos, my family, coffee, my cozy bed, that strange satisfaction of peeling sunburned skin. And then there are my friends. These incredible women lift me when I feel…
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When Your Child Walks In: Navigating Awkward Moments
Get Pregnant FastHave you ever found yourself in a romantic moment, only to be interrupted by sounds outside your bedroom? I’m not reminiscing about high school antics; I’m talking about the reality of adult life with the ever-looming question: “What…
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Mom Upset Over Padded Bra Display for Young Girls
Get Pregnant FastIn a world where little ones often emulate their mothers and older siblings, the recent emergence of padded bras for girls as young as four years old has sparked significant concern. While it’s typical for young girls to…
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Pregnancy Empowered Me to Advocate for Myself
Get Pregnant FastI’ve always had a distaste for confrontation. It’s a feeling that has lingered since childhood. I often worried about others’ opinions, leading me to remain silent during conflicts. I vividly recall an incident when I was around 10…
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Should You Create a Gift Registry for Your Child’s Birthday?
Get Pregnant FastIn the realm of parenting, the question often arises: should you set up a gift registry for your child’s birthday? As parenting expert Julia Harper notes in a recent article, such registries can shift the focus from celebrating…
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Mom Empowers Son with Chores to Break Gender Norms
Get Pregnant FastA mother is determined to instill in her son the belief that household responsibilities are not solely a woman’s job. From loading the dishwasher to whipping up a grilled cheese sandwich, this boy is learning valuable life skills…
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How I Realized My Husband Truly Loves Me
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: April 4, 2023Originally Published: October 10, 2012Once upon a time, I was the epitome of allure. But before you roll your eyes, this isn’t a tale of a middle-aged woman lamenting her faded looks. My past beauty…
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To My Beloved Daughter: I Hope Your Path Will Be Different From Mine
Get Pregnant FastDear Emily,From the moment I first imagined you, I have been eagerly anticipating our journey together. I can still picture myself as a little girl, cradling my cherished baby doll, dreaming of the day I would have you…
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Hey Teething, You’re a Real Challenge
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, it can often feel like teething is the go-to excuse for every fussy moment your baby experiences. “Oh, she’s just teething,” becomes a familiar refrain. Or worse, some parents attribute every sniffle and runny nose…
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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…