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The Pick-Up Roundup: Parenting Insights
Get Pregnant FastShould single mothers refrain from having more children due to concerns over taxpayer funding? A recent Arkansas legislator suggested that single moms should receive free IUDs for the sake of “taxpayers.” It raises an important question about the…
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Run Like the Wind: A Parenting Escape
Get Pregnant FastWhen both your mother and the babysitter suggest that you and your partner take a little getaway, what do you do? You dash. You sprint to your mom’s place so quickly that you completely forget to pack diapers…
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5 Creative Ways to Use Leftover Peeps
Get Pregnant FastIf you find yourself with an abundance of leftover Peeps after the holidays, don’t fret! These sugary marshmallow treats can be transformed into delightful projects that are not just for eating. Here are five fun ideas to make…
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Are Eggnog, Apple Cider, and Other Holiday Favorites Safe for Expecting Moms?
Get Pregnant FastHey there, friends! The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes all the festive foods and drinks we love. But if you’re expecting, you might be wondering whether your favorite seasonal treats, like eggnog and apple…
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What If Schools Embraced Art Galleries Instead of Prison-Like Environments?
Get Pregnant FastIn today’s education landscape, the relentless focus on standardized testing often sidelines essential programs like arts education. However, a progressive network of public charter schools in New York City, known as Ascend Learning, is striving to change this…
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6 Reasons I’m Already Dreading Frozen 2
Get Pregnant FastThe announcement of a sequel to Disney’s blockbuster hit has parents everywhere feeling a mix of excitement and dread. We all remember singing along to “Let It Go,” and watching our kids get swept up in the magic…
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A Billionaire’s Ex Shares Secrets to Achieving Billionaire Status
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to understanding the journey to billion-dollar success, few have a more unique perspective than Charlotte Davis, the former spouse of tech mogul Jackson Reed. Having witnessed his rise from humble beginnings to a major player…
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Were Our Parents Just Pretending Too?
Get Pregnant FastWhen my partner, Jake, agreed to have a child with me, I was taken aback. Perhaps I shouldn’t have been surprised; we had chosen a girl’s name, Lily, back when we were just dating four months. That name…
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10 Unrecognizable Post-Baby Body Parts
Get Pregnant FastHaving three children has certainly transformed my body—and my entire existence. What was once familiar now feels foreign, from my once-familiar anatomy to the quirks that have emerged over the years. Here are the top 10 parts of…
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Cervical Insemination’s Guide to Introducing Solids to Your Baby
Get Pregnant FastSo, you’re ready to take the plunge and start your little one on solid foods—kudos to you! This journey can be a wild ride, so here are 10 essential tips to help ease the transition into solid feeding.…
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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…