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Questionable Parenting Advice: A Candid Take
Get Pregnant FastLast week, while navigating the endless maze of a mall (thanks to the relentless snow!), I stumbled upon a Leapster Explorer marked down nearly 50%. My curiosity was piqued. Although my little one enjoys the colorful array of…
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Why I Dread Bedtime with My Kids
Get Pregnant FastI cherish my children deeply. I truly do. They are my world, and I can’t fathom life without them. But let me be honest about one thing: I absolutely detest putting them to bed.A friend of mine once…
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Does a Woman’s ‘Second Prime’ Start at 40?
Get Pregnant FastGrowing up in Eastern Europe during the late 1980s, I often heard my mother and her friends talk about what they called “old-age wisdom”: “A woman’s second prime begins at forty.” As a skeptical teenager, I dismissed their…
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Navigating the Journey of Parenting: Understanding Our Apologies
Get Pregnant FastParenting is a beautifully chaotic adventure, filled with moments of joy, confusion, and yes, the occasional regret. We all know that feeling when we’ve snapped at our kids or perhaps missed an important milestone in their lives. It’s…
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Recognizing Signs of Dehydration in Toddlers: When to Be Concerned and How to Respond
Get Pregnant FastDehydration can sneak up on toddlers faster than you might imagine. It’s crucial to be aware of the signs that indicate your little one may be lacking hydration and to understand how you can ensure they drink enough…
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Mastering the Art of Mango Cutting: A Guide for the Bold
Get Pregnant FastIf you’ve been steering clear of mangos because you dread the thought of slicing them, you’re not alone. But fear not! With a few simple techniques, you can transform yourself into a mango-cutting pro.First, start by selecting a…
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50 Things Every Exhausted Mom Can Relate To
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re a mother, you’ve probably faced the reality of sleep deprivation at some point. After countless late-night baby cries and diaper changes, you rise with the sun, dragging yourself out of bed to juggle the many roles…
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When Do Babies and Toddlers Start Dancing?
Get Pregnant FastDancing is a wonderful way to bond with your little one and stimulate their creativity. So, crank up the music and let your tiny dancer move!When Will My Baby or Toddler Start Dancing?Children have an innate connection to…
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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
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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…