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I’ve Been Terrible to the Planet, but It’s My Kids’ Fault
Get Pregnant FastDear Earth,I see your pain—I truly do. It’s not that I’m indifferent to your suffering. But let’s be honest: it’s my kids who are the culprits. Those little ones whose laughter you yearn to hear as they play…
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10 Essential Helpers for Navigating Parenthood
Get Pregnant FastParenting can feel like a wild ride, and we all need a few tricks up our sleeves to keep it together while raising our adorable (yet occasionally exasperating) little ones. While the Rolling Stones may have immortalized Valium…
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10 Ways Parenting a Toddler is Like Living in Poltergeist
Get Pregnant FastIf you’ve ever felt like your home has turned into a scene from a classic horror movie since welcoming a toddler, you’re not alone. Here are ten amusing yet relatable ways having a little one feels eerily similar…
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Your Month-by-Month Guide to the Best Baby Sales of the Year
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it: preparing for a new baby can get pretty pricey. From car seats to diapers, the cost can add up faster than you think. The good news? There are plenty of fantastic sales throughout the year…
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Welcome Back to Homework: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant FastAs my children embark on their fourth week of school, I’ve noticed the initial thrill of new teachers and shiny school supplies has faded. The blissful ease of the first few weeks is giving way to the reality…
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Milk and Milky: A Journey of Self-Acceptance
Get Pregnant FastMy breasts, affectionately known as “the girls,” and I have navigated a complex journey together. It wasn’t until the birth of my daughter that I truly recognized the unrealistic standards I had imposed on them over the years.…
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How Motherhood Transformed My Teaching Approach
Get Pregnant FastOnce upon a time, my days revolved around lesson plans, reading circles, and off-key renditions of popular songs while teaching kindergarten. Back then, I was entirely focused on my classroom, pouring my heart into every activity and planning.…
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How to Be Productive While Working from Home
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it: working from home comes with its own set of challenges. You might think your friends and family understand that you’re busy, but here are a few scenarios that prove otherwise: A well-meaning relative calls you…
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5 Things You’ll Need to Let Go of When Embracing Adoption
Get Pregnant FastAs a proud mom of three wonderful children, all of whom joined our family shortly after birth, I can tell you that the adoption journey is as rewarding as it is challenging. With my Type A tendencies, I…
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What to Do If Your Baby Dislikes Bath Time
Get Pregnant FastRub-a-dub-dub! It seems your little one is less than thrilled about bath time. If your baby cries at the mere sight of the tub, it can be distressing for both of you. But don’t worry; there are several…
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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…