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How to Host a Virtual Birthday Celebration for Your Child
Get Pregnant FastNavigating a child’s birthday party can be a challenge, especially when circumstances require you to shift from a traditional gathering to an online celebration. As a parent, celebrating those cherished milestones is significant, and sometimes you need to…
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Our Children Are Why Teachers Need a Drink—So Let’s Gift Them Some Wine!
Get Pregnant FastRight now, my almost five-year-old is in school, being guided and inspired by an incredible teacher who isn’t me. Meanwhile, I get to enjoy a moment of peace because another adult has dedicated herself to shaping young minds—a…
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Transforming Your Kids’ Lunches: A Double-Edged Sword
Get Pregnant FastAre you on a quest to make your kids’ lunches more imaginative? If so, tread carefully. Many parents are simply trying to tackle the chaos of busy mornings while emptying out their fridges. However, when a few creatively…
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How to Become the Go-To Babysitter for Every Family
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it: babysitters have a tough gig. I mean, back in my day, we were lucky to make a measly dollar an hour for each child. Now, parents are shelling out upwards of $10 an hour, and…
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Should Women in Their 40s Consider Breast Cancer Screening?
Get Pregnant FastRecently, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force updated its guidelines regarding mammogram screenings for women. While we all seek clarity on such crucial health matters, the latest recommendations seem to add to the confusion.In 2009, the Task Force…
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33 Essential Steps for Preparing to Travel Abroad with Kids
Get Pregnant FastLet’s be honest—traveling during the summer can feel like a test of endurance, especially when you’re bringing your little ones along for the ride. I’ve been there, and it’s an adventure filled with both excitement and a bit…
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The NFL Should Recognize Its True Legends, Like This One
Get Pregnant FastTo the Selection Committee:In August, just before the NFL found itself embroiled in controversies involving players accused of domestic violence, the Pro Football Hall of Fame revamped its criteria for inducting new members. This included the addition of…
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The Essential Lesson We Must Impart to Our Children: ‘Damn It, You’ve Got to Be Kind’
Get Pregnant FastIn the wise words of Kurt Vonnegut, a celebrated American author known for masterpieces like Cat’s Cradle and Slaughterhouse-Five, he poignantly stated in God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater that “Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It’s hot in the…
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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…