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10 Types of Moms I Can No Longer Converse With
Get Pregnant FastNavigating mom friendships can be challenging, especially as it seems that almost anything said can unintentionally offend. In a world filled with guidelines on what not to say, I’ve compiled a list of 10 types of moms I…
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8 Essential Insights for Moms Facing a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Get Pregnant FastReceiving a breast cancer diagnosis is a moment that many women remember vividly, yet the details of what follows can often blur in the chaos of emotions. I experienced this firsthand on a day that was supposed to…
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8 ½ Amazing Perks of Having Older Kids
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the journey of parenthood is full of twists and turns, especially when your little ones grow up. Here are 8 ½ awesome benefits of having older children that might just make you smile. First and foremost, you…
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25 Concerns Moms Have About the First Day of Kindergarten
Get Pregnant FastAs my eldest child prepares to start kindergarten in just a few weeks, I find myself filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety. He’ll be boarding a big yellow bus packed with kids, many of whom are…
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6 Must-Have Video Baby Monitors for Your Registry
Get Pregnant FastWhen preparing for your little one’s arrival, having the right baby gear can make all the difference. Among the essentials, a reliable video baby monitor tops the list. Here are six fantastic options that parents are loving this…
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5 Insights About Easter That Will Resonate If You Were Raised Catholic
Get Pregnant FastWhen I mention “Easter,” what comes to mind? Egg hunts? Colorful baskets? Or maybe those oversized bunny costumes that seem to appear at every shopping mall? While Easter is fundamentally a religious occasion, it has also morphed into…
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Keep Your Sick Kids Home – It’s a Matter of Public Health
Get Pregnant FastLet’s have a heart-to-heart about a serious issue that affects all of us: keeping sick kids at home. The other day, my child, Alex*, came home bubbling with excitement, “Mom, you won’t believe what happened in class today!…
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Just Call Me (Or, Why I’m Not Attending Your Gender Reveal Party)
Get Pregnant FastCongratulations to all expectant mothers! So many of you are already basking in the spotlight of this beautiful chapter in your life—getting showered with love, thoughtful gifts, and countless acts of kindness like home-cooked meals and laundry help.…
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Creative Dad Crafts Star Wars-Themed Helmets for His Son’s Craniosynostosis Treatment
Get Pregnant FastWhen Alex and Mia Thompson’s son, Leo, was just two months old, his pediatrician made a concerning observation about the shape of his head. It turned out that Leo had craniosynostosis, a condition where one or more of…
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Parents Blast PayPal for ‘Shattering’ the Santa Illusion in New Holiday Ad
Get Pregnant FastIn a classic case of parental overreaction, PayPal has found itself facing a wave of criticism for its recent holiday commercial, which some parents claim has “ruined” the magic of Santa Claus for children. The ad, which aired…
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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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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…
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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…