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The Mental Health Crisis Among Mothers
Get Pregnant FastIt’s no surprise that a recent study reveals many mothers are facing a mental health crisis. The pressures of motherhood can be overwhelming, and it’s time to acknowledge that struggling isn’t a personal failure. As I navigated my…
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Battles Not Worth Fighting with Your Kids
Get Pregnant FastBefore I stepped into the world of parenthood, I was under the impression that I would have complete control over the children who would one day call my home their own. This fantasy is often fueled by those…
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Growing Up in a Sheltered World: A Reflection on Drugs and Parenting
Get Pregnant FastI’ve always recognized that my upbringing was rather sheltered. Growing up in the South, in a devout Baptist family, I had caring parents and protective friends whose version of peer pressure was ensuring I called my mom if…
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The Nightmare of Back-To-School Shoe Shopping
Get Pregnant FastBack-to-school shoe shopping can feel like a scene from a chaotic thriller—long lines reminiscent of the DMV, endless debates with your children over their footwear preferences, and the grim realization that the sneakers you purchase today will likely…
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18 Thoughtful Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts That Moms Will Never Guess You Ordered Today
Get Pregnant FastMother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re feeling the pressure to find the perfect gift, don’t fret! We’ve compiled a list of 18 last-minute gifts that are so thoughtful, your mom will never suspect you…
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School Lockdown Drills and My Autistic Child
Get Pregnant FastEvery month, like clockwork, I receive a notification from my child’s school informing me that they’ve conducted their monthly lockdown drill. The message reassures me that it was only a drill and there’s no need to worry. But…
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You Know You’re a Mom When…
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it—motherhood is a unique journey filled with moments that only those in the club can truly understand. It’s a rollercoaster ride of emotions, chaos, and a whole lot of love. If you’ve ever caught yourself nodding…
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Damn, That’s an Unattractive Baby
Get Pregnant FastLet’s be real: the thought of having an unattractive baby did not fit into my Grand Birthing Plan. I was convinced that my child would be stunning—after all, mixed heritage kids tend to be exceptionally beautiful. If you…
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I’m 43, And No, I Still Don’t Want Kids
Get Pregnant FastI remember feeling a bit taken aback. Worry? Why would I need to worry? Was there an implication that something was wrong with me? The thought of wanting children has never crossed my mind. Should I be concerned…
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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…