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10 Ways Parents Influence Their Kids’ Trips to the Principal’s Office
Get Pregnant FastAh, the dreaded call to the principal’s office. It’s a moment that sends shivers down the spine of any student, especially when the loudspeaker announces their name and they can feel all eyes on them. While kids might…
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21 Reasons I’m Grateful for My Divorce
Get Pregnant FastRecently, I had a moment that made me reflect on my journey since my divorce. After a work event, a young girl approached me with a box of her homemade jewelry, selling them to help her mom with…
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How My Pregnancy Strengthened My Pro-Choice Views
Get Pregnant FastFor as long as I can remember, I have identified as pro-choice. However, I must admit that I once found the concept of abortion quite unsettling. In my younger years, the mere thought of someone I knew choosing…
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Why My Dislike for Sports Transformed When My Child Took the Field
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My Most Memorable Parenting Experience
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First on the List: Embracing Self-Care for Women
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An Open Letter to My True Friend
Get Pregnant FastDear Sarah,Never did I expect that dropping off my daughter at your son’s birthday sleepover would leave me a bit emotional. After the lively group of kids dashed off for their Nerf gun battles, you kindly invited me…
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Why Grandparents Deserve Different Rules When Caring for Kids
Get Pregnant FastRemember your grandparents? I have vivid memories of mine. Saturday mornings filled with pancakes slathered in butter and syrup, endless cartoons, penny poker games, and covert candy exchanges. Those moments were like a breath of fresh air, a…
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Embracing the Surprises: The Joys of Parenthood
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You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
Get Pregnant FastIn a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has overturned parts of a Florida law that previously prohibited physicians from inquiring about firearm ownership among their patients. Understanding whether guns are present in a household is crucial for patient safety, and now, doctors can freely address this vital topic.According to The Trace, the…
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To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Today marks your 4th birthday, and I find myself marveling at how quickly time flies. Watching you play and laugh with your friends fills my heart with indescribable joy. I want to take a moment to share some thoughts with you—thoughts that you may not fully understand right now,…
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Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I completely lost it. After getting the kids ready for school—dressed, fed, teeth brushed, and backpacks in tow—I turned on the TV. I have a strict rule about which channels they can watch. There’s so much garbage out there—shows aimed at teens and preteens that feature kids hurling insults like…
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The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
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The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…
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Dad Pranks School with Vacation Snap to Justify Teen’s Absence
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, creativity can sometimes take center stage, especially when it comes to school attendance. One father in the UK, Mark Thompson, recently showcased his ingenuity by using a vacation photo to explain his 15-year-old son Alex’s absence from school. Mark, along with his partner, Lisa, operates a travel…
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Why Do Kids Hear Their Mom’s Voice But Still Manage to Tune Us Out?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, moms often seem to possess extraordinary abilities. We can sense when our children are lying, feeling unwell, or simply in need of some attention with just a glance. Interestingly, research shows that kids are biologically wired to recognize their mothers’ voices more readily than anyone else’s. So…
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I Am A Person of Faith, and the Religious Right Does NOT Represent Me
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s have an honest conversation, my friends. It’s time to clarify my stance once and for all. When I mention that I attend church, I can almost hear the thoughts racing through your mind. You might be questioning whether I align with the religious right—the small, yet influential group that claims the…
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Why I’d Pass on a Mommy Makeover
Get Pregnant Fast I used to be a big fan of the show What Not to Wear that aired on TLC. You might still catch it in reruns. I was always intrigued by the suspense leading up to the big reveal and became somewhat of an expert on what clothing suits various body types (hint:…