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Evaluating the Annual Halloween Candy Tax
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: October 29, 2023 Originally Published: October 26, 2015It’s often said that the only certainties in life are death and taxes. As a moderately responsible parent, I feel it’s my duty to convey this timeless wisdom to the…
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The Greatest Challenge of Embracing Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastAt 28, I found myself in a seemingly perfect life—married to my high school sweetheart, working as a published author, and teaching at a university in New York City. I was ready to take the plunge into motherhood.…
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An Open Letter to My Ex-Husband
Get Pregnant FastDear Ex-Husband,Yesterday, as I spotted you in your driveway during our usual pickup time, I had an unexpected realization: it’s been nearly two years since I last saw you in the nude. I can only imagine the look…
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The 10 Commandments of Costco Parenting
Get Pregnant FastI find myself spending a significant amount of time at Costco. It’s my go-to spot for roughly 90% of my grocery shopping. I can grab a massive ice cream for my kids without breaking the bank, and I…
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Black-Owned Businesses Offering Quality Baby and Maternity Products
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to finding unique baby clothes and maternity essentials, supporting Black-owned businesses is a wonderful way to shop. Since becoming a parent, I’ve discovered a plethora of incredible brands that not only provide stylish and functional…
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Tips to Ease Your Baby’s Pain During Shots
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it: when it’s time for your little one to get vaccinated, it can be a stressful experience for both you and your baby. But there are ways to help minimize the discomfort and make the process…
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Stop Asking Me If I’m Going to Try for a Girl
Get Pregnant FastI’m a proud parent of two wonderful sons. They are energetic, healthy, and bring joy to my life every single day. Yet, it seems like every other day, someone feels the need to ask if I’m planning to…
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7 Strategies to Help Your Child Overcome Self-Consciousness About Exercise
Get Pregnant FastAs parents, we often want to encourage our children to embrace physical activity, but sometimes self-consciousness can hold them back. Take the case of Laura Mitchell, who tried to get her son involved in soccer and swimming as…
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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…