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The Daddy Dilemma: Navigating the Questions of Parenthood
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: December 14, 2014 Originally Published: September 9, 2012I find myself fielding the “Daddy Question” about once a week. Initially, it made me cringe—I was uncertain how to respond and worried that a wrong answer might leave my…
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Embracing Your Inner “Crunchy” Mom: 12 Essential Steps
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re eager to adopt a more “crunchy” lifestyle like that eco-conscious friend of yours, you’re in the right place. Embracing the granola lifestyle has become a trendy and fulfilling choice for many moms. After all, who wants…
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TTC Tips: Your Guide to Getting Pregnant
Get Pregnant FastAre you on the journey to parenthood and wondering how to navigate the process of getting pregnant? Whether you’re exploring options or just starting to think about it, there are plenty of resources available to help you along…
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What I Discovered While Parenting a Foster Child with Behavioral Challenges
Get Pregnant FastParenting, especially in the realm of foster care, can be an eye-opening journey. I embarked on this path after grappling with years of infertility and a longing to bring a child into my home. In my early training…
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19 Ways to Ensure a Job Interview Goes Horribly Wrong
Get Pregnant FastAs your children grow more independent, you find yourself with newfound time and an impressive wealth of knowledge and experience. With a solid work ethic and reliable transportation, friends and family encourage you to jump back into the…
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Top Savings Accounts for Kids That Teach Financial Responsibility
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to helping kids learn about money management, opening a savings account can be a fantastic way to instill good financial habits. My kids often rush to spend their allowance on toys and trinkets, which is…
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Embracing the Journey of Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastThe path to motherhood is often filled with unexpected twists and turns. It’s a journey that can be both exhilarating and overwhelming, but it’s also one that connects us deeply with our innate desires and instincts. Whether you’re…
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Why I Adore Toddlers (And Somehow Maintain My Sanity)
Get Pregnant FastToddlers can often resemble little whirlwind forces of nature—like tiny escapees from a circus where chaos reigns supreme. These pint-sized beings demand a diet primarily consisting of noodles and applesauce, and they somehow manage to invade your personal…
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Why 8-Year-Old Boys Drive Me Crazy
Get Pregnant FastI must confess: I’m not a fan of 8-year-old boys. This isn’t exactly news; I wasn’t particularly fond of 7-year-old boys, so it stands to reason that their older counterparts wouldn’t surprise me either. But the level of…
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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
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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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…