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6-Week-Old Baby: Milestones and Development
Get Pregnant FastLook what I found! Your little one may have just realized that he can pop his fingers into his mouth — a delightful reason to smile and coo. This week, you might notice a bit more of your…
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Portable Beds for Toddlers | What to Expect
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to traveling with toddlers, finding the right portable bed can make all the difference. You want something that’s easy to set up, comfortable, and safe for your little one. Here’s what you can look forward…
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10 Phrases That Give Off a Chill Vibe… Even When You’re Not
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the ups and downs of motherhood often feels like a never-ending rollercoaster. If you find yourself spiraling into endless worries about everything from your child’s diet to their behavior, don’t fret! Here are ten phrases that will…
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Video Displays Ingenious Ways to Swear Without Actually Cursing
Get Pregnant FastA recent YouTube compilation offers clever alternatives to traditional curse words.We’ve all experienced those moments: someone cuts us off in traffic, we accidentally burn our hands while cooking, or a family member sends a particularly sharp text. It’s…
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The Ultimate Guide to Childhood Pets and Their Drawbacks
Get Pregnant FastSo, it’s finally happened: your kid has asked for a pet. Is that a great moment? Let me cut to the chase: no, it’s not. When your child asks for a furry friend, what they’re really inquiring about…
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Reflections on Turning 49
Get Pregnant FastYesterday marked my 49th birthday, and it got me thinking about the life lessons I’ve gathered over the years. Reflecting on my journey from being a 29-year-old newlywed with a small child, I couldn’t have predicted the twists…
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Your 25th High School Reunion—Just Go
Get Pregnant FastCan you believe it’s been a quarter of a century since my biggest dilemma was whether my lab partner in chemistry had studied harder than I did, or if I had enough hairspray in my locker to survive…
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My Complicated Love Affair with HGTV
Get Pregnant FastAh, the warmth of home. Home sweet home! It’s where the heart lies, and also where the open-concept kitchens, dual vanities, finished basements, cozy hearth rooms, shiplap galore, outdoor living spaces, media rooms, man caves, and mudrooms reside.Welcome…
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Napping Adventures: Kids in the Most Unexpected Places
Get Pregnant FastAs a new mom, I was determined to establish a strict naptime routine for my toddler. However, everything changed when my second child arrived. The daily struggle to get my two-year-old to nap in his bed became overwhelming,…
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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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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…
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Rediscovering Myself Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast For the past eight years, my existence has been deeply intertwined with my two little ones. Almost everything I do revolves around them; after all, I wear the title of “Mommy.” The moment I saw those two pink lines was a highlight of my life; getting married and starting a family were…