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A Note to My Future Teens About Technology
Get Pregnant FastDear Kids,As I pen this letter, you’re still just little ones—18 months and 3 years old. Yet, it’s remarkable how quickly you’ve mastered the tablet, likely outpacing me! You belong to a generation enveloped in technology, where screens…
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9 Tips for a Stress-Free Road Trip with Kids
Get Pregnant FastWhen I was a kid, road trips were a whole different ball game. Our family of six would pack into a cramped two-door Ford Escort, which had a knack for overheating. Back then, car seats were more of…
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My Partner Is Not a Babysitter; He’s a Parent
Get Pregnant FastAs I prepare to leave for a four-day conference, my thoughts are filled with a mix of excitement and concern for my family. My youngest is currently in a clingy phase, making my absence particularly challenging. Recently, when…
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Dear Santa, We Need to Talk
Get Pregnant FastListen up, Santa. Your cheerful facade is starting to wear thin, and I’m here to lay it all out.These days, my little one is convinced that every shiny object we see on our shopping trips is something we…
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June’s Birth Flowers: A Sunshine-Filled Welcome for Your Baby
Get Pregnant FastAs the warm days of June roll in, they bring not just sunshine but also the delightful birth flowers of this month: the rose and honeysuckle. If you’re welcoming a little one into your life this June, you’re…
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Why You Should Think Twice About Including My Kids in Your Wedding
Get Pregnant FastAs wedding season approaches, you might find yourself excitedly planning your big day. Whether you’re a bride-to-be ready to wear that stunning gown or a supportive friend gearing up for someone else’s nuptials, it’s a time filled with…
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All the Thoughts That Cross My Mind During Yoga Class
Get Pregnant FastHaving dabbled in yoga for quite some time, I find it amusing that while I may have been “practicing,” the truth is, I still feel like a novice in mastering its art. I genuinely enjoy the practice and…
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Understanding the Distinction Between a ‘Simple’ Life and a ‘Sheltered’ One
Get Pregnant FastIn today’s fast-paced world, the notion of living simply often gets mistaken for being sheltered. This misunderstanding is something my friend Alex often encounters. While his lifestyle might evoke comparisons to a modern-day homesteader, it’s more about the…
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15 Ways to Ignite the Mood (Sponsored)
Get Pregnant FastListen up, gentlemen. Many of us women are juggling multiple responsibilities, feeling worn out, and perhaps a bit irritable from our busy lives. Often, we’re not exactly in the mood for romance. Let’s face it, “Wanna get it…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant Fast I 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…
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Why Santa Will Always Be Part of Our Family Tradition
Get Pregnant Fast When I think back to my childhood, the figure of Santa Claus looms large in my family’s holiday celebrations. My parents truly embraced the enchantment of the season, going to great lengths to craft magical experiences for my two brothers and me. One of the highlights was an annual visit from Santa…
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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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Navigating Swearing in Preschoolers: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It was a typical afternoon, and my 4-year-old daughter, Mia, and I were enjoying a quiet moment in the bank drive-thru, eagerly discussing which flavor of lollipop she would get today. Just then, the dreaded moment arrived: the bank tube returned empty, containing nothing but a receipt. I took a deep breath…