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Creating the Ideal Bedtime Routine for Your Toddler
Get Pregnant FastEstablishing a bedtime routine for your toddler is vital for fostering a sense of security and aiding in their transition to sleep. Whether you’ve strayed from a previous routine or are starting fresh, a consistent nightly ritual can…
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Let’s Establish the ‘Senior Walk’ as a Nationwide Tradition
Get Pregnant FastAs graduation season approaches, countless high school seniors will soon don their caps and gowns, ready to collect their diplomas and embark on new adventures. This is a thrilling period for both students and their families, but it…
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The Hilarious Truth About Aunt Flo: A Period Perspective Across Ages
Get Pregnant FastIn a delightful video titled “A Visit From Aunt Flo,” viewers are treated to a humorous exploration of what menstruation really means for women at various life stages. This clever portrayal highlights the rollercoaster of emotions associated with…
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Create Fun Toys for Your Kids Using Cardboard Boxes – Let’s Be Honest: They Don’t Care!
Get Pregnant FastWhy splurge on expensive toys when your children are perfectly happy playing with cardboard? For today’s parents, the decision to purchase a fancy play kitchen can feel overwhelming. We find ourselves poring over reviews and seeking suggestions in…
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Love Is a Verb
Get Pregnant FastWe all cherish our children. We share with one another, “I adore my kids.” We express it to our little ones: “I love you.” “I love you to the stars and back.” “I love you more than anything…
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Navigating Stress and Anxiety: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Get Pregnant FastI find myself straddling the line of “Everything’s Fine Until It Isn’t” when it comes to stress and anxiety. Generally, life is pretty manageable. But after welcoming my first child, that balance was dramatically upended.I experienced my first…
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Liberating My Kids from the Burden of Success
Get Pregnant FastFor a considerable amount of time, I found it difficult to allow myself the grace of failure. Concerned about what others thought and fearful of being labeled a “problem,” I often chose the comfort of conformity. My eldest…
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6 Valuable Lessons for Our Kids from the Olympics
Get Pregnant FastI was just a kid when I first watched Maddie Thompson dominate in the 1992 Olympics, clinching gold medals in two swimming events. As a petite distance swimmer, like Thompson, I was completely mesmerized. I found myself glued…
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Do You Have a Baby? A Fun Quiz to Find Out!
Get Pregnant FastBefore you start rummaging through the backyard or checking behind the fridge in a frantic search for a baby you may or may not have, I’ve crafted a simple quiz to help you figure out if you’re indeed…
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- Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
- The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
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You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
Get Pregnant FastIn a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has overturned parts of a Florida law that previously prohibited physicians from inquiring about firearm ownership among their patients. Understanding whether guns are present in a household is crucial for patient safety, and now, doctors can freely address this vital topic.According to The Trace, the…
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To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Today marks your 4th birthday, and I find myself marveling at how quickly time flies. Watching you play and laugh with your friends fills my heart with indescribable joy. I want to take a moment to share some thoughts with you—thoughts that you may not fully understand right now,…
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Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I completely lost it. After getting the kids ready for school—dressed, fed, teeth brushed, and backpacks in tow—I turned on the TV. I have a strict rule about which channels they can watch. There’s so much garbage out there—shows aimed at teens and preteens that feature kids hurling insults like…
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The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
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The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…
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Dad Pranks School with Vacation Snap to Justify Teen’s Absence
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, creativity can sometimes take center stage, especially when it comes to school attendance. One father in the UK, Mark Thompson, recently showcased his ingenuity by using a vacation photo to explain his 15-year-old son Alex’s absence from school. Mark, along with his partner, Lisa, operates a travel…
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Why Do Kids Hear Their Mom’s Voice But Still Manage to Tune Us Out?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, moms often seem to possess extraordinary abilities. We can sense when our children are lying, feeling unwell, or simply in need of some attention with just a glance. Interestingly, research shows that kids are biologically wired to recognize their mothers’ voices more readily than anyone else’s. So…
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I Am A Person of Faith, and the Religious Right Does NOT Represent Me
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s have an honest conversation, my friends. It’s time to clarify my stance once and for all. When I mention that I attend church, I can almost hear the thoughts racing through your mind. You might be questioning whether I align with the religious right—the small, yet influential group that claims the…
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Why I’d Pass on a Mommy Makeover
Get Pregnant Fast I used to be a big fan of the show What Not to Wear that aired on TLC. You might still catch it in reruns. I was always intrigued by the suspense leading up to the big reveal and became somewhat of an expert on what clothing suits various body types (hint:…