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8 Essential Strategies for Parents to Escape the Guilt Trap
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, it’s all too easy to fall into the guilt trap. You may find yourself blaming your choices when your child faces challenges or feels unhappy. You might replay moments in your mind when you lost…
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Revisiting ‘thirtysomething’ as a Fortysomething Parent
Get Pregnant FastIn a beautifully nostalgic ’80s setting, we find the charming couple, Lily and Mark, sharing a tender moment on their bedroom floor. Suddenly, their adorable baby crawls by, interrupting their kiss. As I settled in to watch Season…
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Our Beloved TV Classics Are Back with a Twist!
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: June 9, 2016 Originally Published: June 10, 2015I almost named my two new pups Sam and Diane, but after a vote, we settled on different names. The boy is a big, lovable goofball with a wagging tail…
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10 Reasons Being a Kid Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be
Get Pregnant FastAs adults, we often reminisce about the carefree days of childhood, thinking kids have it easy. However, being a child isn’t always the blissful experience we tend to romanticize. Here are ten reasons why, sometimes, being a kid…
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Hayley Thompson Highlights the Varied Faces of Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant FastIn a recent episode of Morning Chat with Jenna and Mike, actress Hayley Thompson opened up about her personal battle with postpartum depression (PPD), shedding light on the fact that its manifestations can differ vastly from one mother…
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Officers Offer Compassion, Not Citations: A Heartwarming Gesture for a Needy Family
Get Pregnant FastIn the world of parenting, car seats often spark heated debates among moms and dads. But imagine a scenario where purchasing one isn’t even an option. That was the unfortunate reality for a family in Texas, until a…
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Navigating Conversations About Bruce Jenner with Your Kids
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves in tricky situations when our kids ask questions that catch us off guard. Just the other day, a parent named Sarah shared her experience: “While driving my kids to…
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Why You Should Never Tell Mom She Can’t Dance
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it: if you think you can put a stop to Mom’s moves on the dance floor, you’re in for a surprise. The truth is, she can dance—and she will dance, regardless of what anyone says. Moms…
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The Best Baby Toothbrushes of 2025 for Nurturing Tiny Gums and Emerging Teeth
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to caring for your little one’s oral health, selecting the right toothbrush is crucial. Here’s a roundup of some of the best baby toothbrushes of 2025 that can help keep your baby’s gums and new…
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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…