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Teaching My Kids That Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Get Pregnant FastJust the other night, my partner and I found ourselves working late, which meant we skipped our usual grocery run. On the way home, he reminded me that our kitchen was practically empty, save for a few cat…
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Dear ABC: An Apology is Due to the Bleeding Disorders Community
Get Pregnant FastWhen I share that my son has hemophilia, I often encounter a series of predictable questions. Is he descended from a Russian Czar? No. Will he outgrow it? Absolutely not. Can you bubble wrap him? It’s tempting, but…
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Is Minecraft’s Value Diminished When Kids Prefer Watching Over Playing?
Get Pregnant FastIn the realm of parenting, the conversation around children’s engagement with digital games often stirs a mix of concern and curiosity. Are video games isolating our kids, or do they foster connections? How much screen time is too…
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Confessions of a Teen Magazine Addict
Get Pregnant FastIt was at the tender age of 11, amidst the aisles of a grocery store, that I experienced my first brush with embarrassing teenage obsession. While my mom was busy picking out fresh produce, I wandered over to…
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Postpartum Recovery Essentials: Top Picks for Healing After Vaginal Birth
Get Pregnant FastHey friends! If you’ve just welcomed a little one into your life, congratulations! Now it’s time to take care of yourself, too, especially when it comes to postpartum recovery. After giving birth, your body undergoes a lot of…
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Should You Consider Hiring a Baby Sleep Consultant?
Get Pregnant FastGetting enough sleep as a new parent can often feel like a distant dream. If you’re facing constant questions about your baby’s sleep habits, you’re not alone. The realities of diaper changes, midnight feedings, and sleepless nights can…
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Why I’m Growing Fond of My Silver Strands
Get Pregnant FastIn the past year, my friend Lisa has been on a journey to embrace her natural hair color, letting go of the dyed dark locks she once sported. Watching her transition has been fascinating; her once black hair…
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27 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Development, Symptoms & Signs
Get Pregnant FastWelcome to the final week of your second trimester! The end is near, and you can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Meanwhile, your baby is busy honing their own skills — and your…
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Navigating Intimacy After Babies: A Practical Guide
Get Pregnant FastWhen you welcome a new baby into your life, finding the time (and energy) for intimacy with your partner can feel like an uphill battle. Between diaper changes and midnight feedings, the thought of rekindling romance might seem…
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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…