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Navigating Parenthood in the Digital Era
Get Pregnant FastIn today’s world, there’s a lot of discussion surrounding our right to voice those less-than-ideal feelings about parenting. How could we dare? What if, in five, ten, or even thirty years, our children stumble upon a post or…
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What I Achieved This Summer While Binge-Watching ‘Friday Night Lights’
Get Pregnant FastWhen ‘Friday Night Lights’ debuted in the fall of 2006, I was about to welcome my second child into the world. Let’s just say I didn’t miss out on the series because I was preoccupied with parenting; rather,…
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40+ Best Lego Prime Day Deals for Kids: Duplo, Harry Potter, and More!
Get Pregnant FastHey friends! If you’re on the lookout for some awesome Lego deals this Prime Day, you’re in luck! There’s a fantastic selection available, perfect for kids of all ages, from adorable Lego Duplo sets for the littles to…
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Hilariously Unrealistic Ways to Shed Baby Weight in 10 Simple Steps
Get Pregnant FastAs soon as that little bundle of joy arrives, it feels like everyone—your neighbor, your old college roommate, even your Aunt Mabel—has a list of suggestions for how to shed those extra pounds and reclaim your pre-baby body.…
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A Translation Guide to the Baffling Things Parents Say to Their Kids
Get Pregnant FastHave you ever found yourself wondering why parents utter phrases that seem completely disconnected from reality, reason, and common sense? It’s fascinating, isn’t it? Especially considering that these same parents were once children themselves, likely baffled by the…
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Delightful Smash Cake Ideas for Your Baby’s First Birthday Celebration
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re gearing up for your baby’s first birthday celebration, incorporating a “smash cake” into the festivities could add a fun twist! This guide offers some creative smash cake ideas that are sure to make your little one’s…
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Michael Reynolds: “Every Relationship Faces Challenges”
Get Pregnant FastMichael Reynolds stars as a ruthless business mogul in the upcoming indie thriller, Beyond the Horizon, set to premiere on April 17. While he embraces the darker side of his roles, in reality, this Oscar and Emmy-winning actor…
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10 Ways Teenage Girls Can Connect With Their Moms
Get Pregnant FastFor the first decade of my daughter Ava’s life, we were inseparable. She loved our time together, always seeking a hug and a kiss at bedtime and rushing into my room each morning. But as the tween years…
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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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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…
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Rediscovering Myself Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast For the past eight years, my existence has been deeply intertwined with my two little ones. Almost everything I do revolves around them; after all, I wear the title of “Mommy.” The moment I saw those two pink lines was a highlight of my life; getting married and starting a family were…
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The Wisdom Passed Down From My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast My mother recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She defies the stereotypes of what someone at that age is supposed to look or act like. Florence Henderson is 80. Cicely Tyson is 80. Willie Nelson, Barbara Feldon, Joan Rivers — all 80. It’s hard for me to grasp that these icons are that…