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8 Essential Lessons I Want My Daughter to Learn
Get Pregnant FastAs I sat with my daughter, enjoying a delightful afternoon of pedicures and chatting about her upcoming kindergarten adventure, I couldn’t help but eavesdrop on another mother-daughter duo nearby. They were animatedly discussing the girl’s first year of…
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Sacrificing for Madonna: The Ticket Dilemma
Get Pregnant FastBy: Jamie ThompsonUpdated: Aug. 3, 2016Originally Published: Aug. 16, 2015My lifelong obsession with Madonna started early and hit me hard. Like many fans, my first dance performance was to “Lucky Star,” and despite what critics said, my unwavering…
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4 Effective Strategies for Saving for Your Child’s College Education
Get Pregnant FastPlanning for your child’s future can feel overwhelming, especially with the rising costs of college tuition. It’s essential to start saving early, even while juggling pregnancy expenses and the joys of preparing for a new baby. With tuition…
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Letting Go of My Son’s Grave to Embrace Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastA month ago, my family and I made a significant transition from Karachi, Pakistan, to Toronto. Leaving behind my home of 20 years meant saying farewell to my family, friends, and familiar comforts. Yet, the most heart-wrenching goodbye…
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The Annual Checkup: An A to Z Guide
Get Pregnant FastIn this post, I’ll break down the annual checkup experience for my daughter Mia from A to Z.A is for ActiveThe doctor emphasizes that children should be active and limit screen time. Mia is all about movement—she swims,…
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7 Ways Motherhood Has Made Me More Like My Partner
Get Pregnant FastI wouldn’t classify myself as a total girly girl before becoming a mom, but I did enjoy dressing up, wearing makeup, and accessorizing. Now, I feel like I might need to enroll in a makeup course once my…
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10 Reasons I Envy My Well-Endowed Friends
Get Pregnant FastAs a proud member of the small-breasted community, I often find myself wishing for a little more up top. It’s a running joke that when you hit 16, you’re handed a card that says “Welcome to the Small…
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My Brady Bunch (Minus the House)
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Dec. 26, 2015Originally Published: Jan. 20, 2015It turns out that the eldest daughter, Lily, needed braces. She had a date for the school dance, and everything was set. But, of course, disaster struck. In true family fashion,…
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My Life in Shreds: A Reflection on Memories and Paper Clutter
Get Pregnant FastIt’s a thought-provoking question that often leads to a more intricate answer than one might expect. I’ve always been the type to save everything, a true pack rat at heart. But the real question is: what am I…
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Navigating the Challenges of Returning to Work After Baby: Lessons from Samantha Harris
Get Pregnant FastFor many working mothers, transitioning back to the workplace after maternity leave can present significant hurdles. Samantha Harris, a well-known public figure, recently opened up about her own experiences with this challenging phase, particularly around the topic of…
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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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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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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…