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7 Iconic ’80s Commercials That Gave Us Adulting Wisdom
Get Pregnant FastAh, the vibrant ’80s! A decade of neon colors, big hair, and unforgettable television commercials that not only entertained us but also imparted valuable life lessons about adulthood. While we often fast-forward through ads today, those snippets of…
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Vtech Security Breach: Alarming Theft of Children’s Photos and Personal Data
Get Pregnant FastIf you thought electronic devices designed for children were inherently secure, it’s time to rethink that assumption. The toy manufacturer Vtech recently experienced a significant security breach, and the revelations are both shocking and unsettling.As reported by the…
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Top 8 Nursing Tank Tops for Seamless Feeding or Pumping in 2025
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to nursing, comfort and accessibility are key. Whether you’re feeding your little one or pumping, having the right nursing tank top can make all the difference. Here’s our roundup of the best nursing tank tops…
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An Apology to My Firstborn Child
Get Pregnant FastDear firstborn son,I want to take a moment to apologize for the countless hours I spent obsessing over your sleep schedule. In those early years, particularly the first three, I was often overwhelmed by the need for you…
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Hold the Presses! A Woman Became a Mom and Then Slipped into a Bikini
Get Pregnant FastRecently, actress Clara Fields, known for her role in a hit TV series, welcomed her second child. Shortly after, she donned a bikini, took a dip, and was unfortunately captured by the paparazzi. Naturally, the photos are making…
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When My Babies Arrived, the Connection I Expected Didn’t Materialize – The Reality No One Discusses
Get Pregnant FastEveryone assured me that the moment I met my babies, I would experience an overwhelming bond. I anticipated feeling a deep, instant connection as soon as my twins were born. However, after a challenging pregnancy that culminated in…
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How Postpartum Anxiety Took My Happiness Away
Menu Lifestyle Get Pregnant FastIn the last weeks of my first pregnancy, my partner and I endured four long, challenging evenings in birthing classes. During the final session, the focus shifted to postpartum depression (PPD), where we learned about caring…
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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…