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My Child Is Still Not Potty Trained, But I’m Not Concerned
Get Pregnant FastMy little one is now 3 years, 2 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days old, and guess what? He’s still not potty trained. My eldest was fully trained by 2 and a half, even managing to stay dry…
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6 Reasons I Won’t Take My Kids to Chuck E. Cheese’s
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, I’ve made some sacrifices for my children’s happiness, often at the expense of my own sanity and style. My wardrobe resembles a chaotic clearance rack, and I frequently find myself overwhelmed by the demands of…
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Guidance for the Daughter I May Never Meet
Get Pregnant FastDear Darling,I’ve decided it’s time to share some wisdom with you. Even though you’re not here yet—and let’s be honest, I’m getting on in years—I think about you often. I hope this collection of thoughts will offer you…
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10 Essential Back to School Supplies That Money Can’t Buy
Get Pregnant FastIt’s that time of year again—back to school season. As an educator with over a decade of experience, I still feel a twinge of anxiety as the summer winds down. The preparations can feel overwhelming, and I often…
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Navigating a Heartfelt Goodbye to My Boyfriend’s Daughter
Get Pregnant FastDuring our “Girls Only” walks, I formed a close bond with Sophia, sharing secrets she felt she couldn’t tell her dad, which made him envious. She often felt misunderstood by him but found solace in our conversations. This…
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Embracing My Quirky Side: Why I’m No Longer Afraid to Be a ‘Weird’ Mom
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: October 28, 2023 Originally Published: June 15, 2015Not long ago, a fellow mom asked if I ever faced judgment from other parents because I tend to embrace my quirky side. Did I worry that my uniqueness would…
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A Note to My Child’s Kindergarten Teacher
Get Pregnant FastDear Educator,Though we haven’t met yet, our paths will cross soon, and I wanted to take a moment to reach out. I must confess upfront that I might be one of those parents who tends to check in…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant FastI 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 hit…
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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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Confessions of a Not-So-Retired Baseball Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, baseball isn’t just a sport; it’s woven into the very fabric of our lives. When the time came for our daughter to step up to the plate, we knew she had some big expectations to meet. With two teenage brothers who have spent countless hours on the field, and…