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The Top 10 Surprising Realities of Newborns
Get Pregnant FastBabies are undeniably adorable and we often feel an overwhelming urge to cuddle them close! (When they’re not being a tad unsettling.) But let’s be real: they can sometimes resemble characters straight out of a horror flick. Think…
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Walmart Baby Days Sale: Amazing Deals to Share with My Mom Friends
Get Pregnant FastHey friends! I’m super excited to share some incredible finds from the Walmart Baby Days Sale happening now through September 30. If you’re like me and always on the lookout for budget-friendly baby essentials, this sale is a…
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The Day I Stopped Telling My Kids to ‘Hurry Up’
Get Pregnant FastIn a world filled with distractions, every minute feels like a race. The pressure to constantly check off items from an ever-growing to-do list can make life feel like a chaotic blur. For two intense years, I found…
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Healthy Candy: A Registered Dietitian’s Perspective
Get Pregnant FastAs a Registered Dietitian, I advise against offering kids “healthy” candy. With Halloween approaching, many parents feel the pressure when navigating the candy aisle filled with new options like low-sugar gummies and keto chocolate bars. However, it’s crucial…
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Embracing the Dadbod: The New Standard of Chill
Get Pregnant FastForget about the ultra-toned physiques that dominate social media—it’s time to celebrate the dadbod! This laid-back body type has emerged as a refreshing alternative to the so-called “rockstar” look. Defined by a gentle layer of softness over some…
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Why I Embrace “New Math” and My Kids Do Too
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, I’ve never been what one would call a math whiz. Admitting this may not align with the popular growth mindset philosophy, but it’s the truth. I grew up during the ’70s and ’80s when education…
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Donald Trump: The Most Dangerous Figure in America
Get Pregnant FastIn a shocking move, Donald Trump, the controversial figure in American politics, suggested an outright ban on Muslims entering the United States. Yes, you read that correctly—a candidate for the highest office in the land is advocating for…
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We Celebrate Christmas in a Big Way, and I Make No Apologies
Get Pregnant FastLast year, my cousin shared a photo on social media of the mountain of Christmas gifts that filled her living room. The reaction was instant, filled with comments like “Wow,” “Geez,” and even “Holy cow!” I get it;…
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The Importance of Changing Tables in Public Restrooms – Let’s Get It Together, Businesses!
Get Pregnant FastEvery public restroom should feature a changing table. We’ve all experienced that frustrating moment when you’re out shopping or dining, and suddenly your baby needs a diaper change. You rush to the restroom only to find—gasp—no changing table in sight. What’s your next move? You could resort to changing your baby in a…
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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…