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How to Effectively Apply Sunscreen to Young Children
Get Pregnant FastWhen summer rolls around, ensuring your little ones are protected from the sun’s harmful rays becomes a top priority. Applying sunscreen on small children can feel like an Olympic event—one that requires endurance, creativity, and a touch of…
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Please Don’t Worry About My Determined Child
Get Pregnant FastI noticed the look on the doctor’s face. It was clear she was not impressed with my 2-year-old son’s behavior during our urgent care visit. After handing me a prescription, she turned to my son and said, “We…
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The Reality of Living with ADD: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant FastWhen my daughter was diagnosed with ADD, I dove into research to better understand her condition and how to support her. As I absorbed information, it dawned on me that perhaps I wasn’t alone in our family’s struggle…
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Post-Traumatic Lice Disorder: Essential Strategies for Prevention
Get Pregnant FastLice infestations rank right up there with some of life’s greatest stressors, like divorce and loss. The initial shock is immediate and overwhelming, disrupting your family’s tranquility as if a tornado swept through the living room. Stuffed animals…
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3 Common Mistakes I Make in My Relationship (And You Might Too)
Get Pregnant FastThroughout four years of exploring the intricacies of relationships, I’ve delved deep into the latest research on what makes love last and what can mend it when it falters. I’ve consumed countless books, attended enlightening lectures, and watched…
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You Complete Him: Embracing Single Parenting After Siblings Depart
Get Pregnant FastMy youngest child, now 11 and significantly younger than his siblings, recently expressed a sudden realization that took me by surprise. As he processed his sister’s acceptance into college, he turned to me with wide eyes and said,…
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Is Jack Thompson the Ultimate Husband?
Get Pregnant FastIn a candid conversation with contributor Sarah Lane, actor Jack Thompson, now 65, shares insights about his latest role, life with a household of women, and the secrets behind his enduring marriage to actress Emma Brooks.You have a…
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Let’s Simplify Parenting: Embrace the Journey Instead of Overthinking It
Get Pregnant FastNot long ago, a friend told me, “You’re complicating parenting more than it needs to be.” Even after having three kids, I realized she had a point. As I reflect on this, I can’t help but think that…
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The Top Baby Backpack Carriers for Everyday Adventures in 2025
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to exploring the great outdoors or simply navigating daily life with your little one, a great baby backpack carrier is essential. Based on feedback from parents and experts alike, we’ve rounded up the best options…
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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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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…
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Confessions of a Not-So-Retired Baseball Mom
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