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What I Would Have Liked to Say to My Son’s Fifth-Grade Teacher at His Graduation
Get Pregnant FastAs the school year comes to a close, I’ve been bombarded with questions from friends wondering if I’m feeling sad about my son’s graduation from fifth grade. My answer has been a resounding “No!” I’m ready to embrace…
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It’s Autumn: Time for the Germ Sleuths to Surface!
Get Pregnant FastAs the fall season rolls in, so do the dreaded school-year illnesses. Despite our best efforts—like diligent handwashing—once your child touches a doorknob or a shared crayon, it’s game over. It’s a frustrating situation; as devoted parents, we…
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Is It Acceptable to Postpone My Baby’s Vaccinations?
Get Pregnant FastYou may be questioning whether it’s ever appropriate to delay or skip your child’s vaccinations. Here’s what you should know about diverging from the expert-recommended vaccine schedule.In your baby’s early years, they receive a significant number of vaccinations,…
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10 Life Stages of Sexual Fascination
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: July 23, 2020 Originally Published: May 30, 2015Throughout my life, I’ve found myself captivated by the topic of sex. As an everyday housewife from North Carolina, I didn’t quite resonate with the themes of Fifty Shades of…
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What’s the Distinction Between Prenatal and Postnatal Vitamins?
Get Pregnant FastSo you’ve heard about prenatal and postnatal vitamins, but what’s the real difference? Let’s break it down in a casual way.Prenatal VitaminsPrenatal vitamins are designed to support you during pregnancy, packed with essential nutrients that help both you…
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The Weight of Mommy Guilt: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant FastOnce upon a time, my partner Alex delighted in the origin of my blog’s name. “I’m the one who thought of it, so without me, there would be no blog!” he would boast to his siblings. It was…
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8 Misconceptions About Moms That Need to Be Addressed
Get Pregnant FastThe notion of the traditional family, where a dad works while a mom bakes and relaxes at home, is as outdated as cassette tapes and rotary phones. Today’s family structures are a diverse blend of lifestyles. Yet, despite…
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9 Realities of Exiting Gift Shops with Preschoolers
Get Pregnant FastGone are the days when leaving an attraction simply meant passing through a turnstile. Now, every exit leads through a gift shop, or at the very least, just a few steps away from one. Because, obviously, you need…
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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…