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40 Life Lessons Learned Over 40 Years
Get Pregnant FastLife has a unique way of imparting wisdom. After four decades of navigating its twists and turns, I’ve encountered challenges that have reshaped my beliefs and broadened my perspective. From facing the heartache of losing loved ones to…
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In Remembrance of Jamie Collins
Get Pregnant FastOne of the most rewarding aspects of blogging is the way it connects us, making the world feel a little smaller. We become part of a vast network of individuals whose lives we might never have crossed otherwise.…
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Selecting Toys for Your Three-Month-Old
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to selecting toys for your little one at around three months old, it’s all about engaging their curious senses. Rattles, crinkly fabrics, and soft books are fantastic choices. These toys help infants explore new textures…
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Embracing the Water: Overcoming Pool Anxiety
Get Pregnant FastAs I glance down at my soft, rounded thighs and adjust my swim skirt, one thought races through my mind: I absolutely despise public pools.My daughter, Chloe, is splashing joyfully like any carefree four-year-old would. My partner, Mark,…
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Your Partner’s Quirks and Other Realities of Long-Term Love
Get Pregnant FastBefore tying the knot, it’s easy to see your partner through rose-colored glasses. Their style is captivating, their eccentricities are charming, and their natural bodily functions? Well, what bodily functions? This is the blissful phase of new love—until…
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20 Conditions to Be Met for My 2-Year-Old to Successfully Use the Potty
Get Pregnant FastPotty training in our household has been nothing short of a chaotic spectacle. While my husband and I remain calm, the true storm of emotions comes from our tiny 2-year-old ruler. A specific and rather whimsical set of…
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I Don’t Want to Make a Wish
Get Pregnant FastAs the walls seemed to close in and the ten people in the room morphed into frantic, bug-eyed caricatures of themselves, the doctor placed her hand on my knee and said, “But don’t worry, we collaborate with Make…
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6 Essential Survival Tips for Keeping Kids Entertained at Home This Summer
Get Pregnant FastAs the school year comes to a close, the buzz around summer plans is palpable. Conversations at sporting events and school performances often revolve around one question: “What are you doing this summer?” With twelve long weeks of…
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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…
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Navigating Swearing in Preschoolers: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It was a typical afternoon, and my 4-year-old daughter, Mia, and I were enjoying a quiet moment in the bank drive-thru, eagerly discussing which flavor of lollipop she would get today. Just then, the dreaded moment arrived: the bank tube returned empty, containing nothing but a receipt. I took a deep breath…