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I’m Not Concerned About My Son’s College Journey
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, the pressure surrounding my eldest son’s high school journey is palpable. With him now in his junior year, the college preparation race is heating up. ACTs, campus visits, financial aid seminars—there’s a daunting list of…
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The Foot Massage Dilemma
Get Pregnant FastWhen your partner lets you down yet again over something trivial, it can be quite frustrating. Just the other evening, after stepping away from my computer, my husband Alex and I settled down in our bedroom. We were…
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Students Receive Heartfelt Message from Teacher: More Than Just Test Scores
Get Pregnant FastIn a touching moment in Texas, a student returned home with a remarkable note from her teacher just before the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams for math and reading. This wasn’t a typical reminder…
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I Long for the ’80s Back-to-School Shopping Days
Get Pregnant FastAs a child, the thrill of August meant one thing: back-to-school shopping with my beloved grandmother in her classic blue Buick Regal. This annual ritual marked the bittersweet end of summer, but the excitement of selecting school supplies…
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How to Embrace the Feeling of Being Really Old (Sorry, Not Sorry)
Get Pregnant FastAh, the joys of aging. Remember when you were the youthful couple, the trendsetters among your friends? That was me and my partner, Alex. We tied the knot at 18 and were the first in our circle to…
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Are Children Getting Enough Outdoor Time?
Get Pregnant FastGrowing up in the scenic mountains of West Virginia, I spent my days exploring the great outdoors—navigating muddy riverbanks, scrambling over rocks, and discovering bugs with sticks in hand. My husband, Alex, has similar memories from his childhood…
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No, Having a Brother with Special Needs Does Not Mean I’m ‘Lucky’
Get Pregnant FastMy brother is perpetually five years old. This isn’t a commentary on his maturity; rather, it’s a reflection of his condition. He lives in a world of cognitive challenges, trapped in a 40-year-old body with a young mind.…
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Top Spots to Find Plus-Size Maternity Clothing in 2025, According to Stylish Moms
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to finding fashionable plus-size maternity clothes, it can sometimes feel like a daunting task. But fret not! We’ve gathered insights from trendy moms and fashion experts to help you navigate the best places to shop…
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10 Parenting Moments That Give Me the Chills
Get Pregnant FastAh, the joys of motherhood. Remember those sleepless nights calming a fussy baby? Or the endless attempts to convince your toddler to use the potty, armed only with a bag of M&Ms? While we often grumble about these…
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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…