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Important Life Lessons from My Children: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant FastAs our little ones return to school, we often picture them as eager learners, ready to absorb knowledge. However, what many of us overlook is that children offer invaluable insights that can change how we view the world.…
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13 Indications That You Desperately Need a Date Night
Get Pregnant FastRaising young kids can be an exhausting endeavor—early mornings, late nights, and a never-ending list of chores. For many of us, the budget is tight, and the thought of a night out often gets pushed aside. However, every…
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Sandra Thompson Expands Her Family! Meet 3-Year-Old Mia
Get Pregnant FastSandra Thompson is excited to announce that she has adopted a charming little girl, making her a proud parent for the second time! Already the loving mother of her son Jake, who is five, Sandra went through an…
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Best Habits for Unleashing Your Creativity
Get Pregnant FastWhen discussing creativity, a common question arises: “What habits should I adopt to enhance my creative thinking?” As I delve into the topic, I often find that individuals seek guidance from the lifestyles of famous figures who thrived…
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The Enduring Heartache of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant FastWe recently sold our home. While it wasn’t a monumental event in the grand scheme of things—houses change hands daily and we hadn’t lived there for quite some time—part of me felt a significant weight as we closed…
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Pregnant for the Second Time: Embracing Fear and Anticipation
Get Pregnant FastAs I sip my half-caff coffee this morning, listening to my 16-month-old chatter away as she attempts to nap, I find myself in a whirlwind of emotions—utterly terrified. Why, you ask? Because just yesterday, I took not one,…
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Your 35-Week-Old Baby’s Growth and Development Milestones
Get Pregnant FastCongratulations! Your little one is now 35 weeks old, and the journey of parenthood just keeps getting more exciting. As your baby approaches their first birthday, you may have noticed their personality and preferences becoming quite clear. From…
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My Parenting Approach: ‘Do Your Best And Feel Bad About It’
Get Pregnant FastParenting has a way of turning our best-laid plans on their head. Before I became a parent, I envisioned myself as the kind of mom who could stick to her guns, unaffected by a child’s cries. But reality…
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How to Navigate WIC: More Than Just Free Formula
Get Pregnant FastHey there! If you’re expecting or have just welcomed a little one, you might be feeling the financial pinch. But guess what? You’re not alone in this! WIC, which stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,…
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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…