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How to Overcome Pacifier Dependency
ParentingGet Pregnant FastUpdated: Aug. 18, 2015Originally Published: Jan. 28, 2007Breaking a pacifier habit can be quite the challenge. Trust me, I learned this firsthand. My little one was quite attached to her binky, and I realized that if I didn’t…
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Life Lessons Gleaned from Beverly Hills, 90210
Get Pregnant FastSince the seventh grade, I’ve been highlighting my hair, leaving me a bit unsure about my true hair color. If you were to stroll down the hair color aisle at your local drugstore, you might find a shade…
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You Won’t Believe How Much This Little Girl Admires CVS Pharmacy
Get Pregnant FastIn the world of parenting, kids often have the most unexpected fascinations. While most parents strive to create Pinterest-worthy birthday celebrations, one mom decided to embrace her daughter’s unique love for CVS Pharmacy instead of steering her towards…
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Top Baby Feeding Products of 2024 — What to Know About the Feeding Awards
Get Pregnant FastAs we dive into 2024, it’s time to celebrate the best baby feeding products that have made their mark this year! Our selections are based on real-world testing from parents, expert opinions, and contributions from our community.Our Favorite…
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Credible Terror Threat Forces Over 640,000 Students Out of Class in Los Angeles
Get Pregnant FastIn a concerning turn of events, the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest in the United States, was compelled to close its doors today due to a “credible terror threat.” The alert, received electronically just after 5…
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The Nine Stages of Enduring a Mom Cold
Get Pregnant FastWe’ve all heard about the infamous “Man Cold,” where grown men seem to turn into whiny toddlers over something as trivial as a sniffle. Let’s be real, as a mom, I’ve certainly experienced a version of this, too.…
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Embracing Fabulousness in Our 40s: A Myth Debunked
Get Pregnant FastGeorge Bernard Shaw famously remarked that “Youth is wasted on the young.” While I won’t go as far as to say that, I can certainly relate. My late teens and 20s were filled with both exhilarating experiences and…
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5 Reasons Gestational Diabetes Wasn’t the End of the World
Get Pregnant FastLet’s be real: When I received the call from my doctor informing me that I’d flunked my glucose screening test, disbelief washed over me. I was convinced that the upcoming three-hour glucose tolerance test would clear my name.…
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Charter School Allegedly Creates ‘Got To Go’ List to Push Out Unwanted Students
Get Pregnant FastThe debate around charter schools often centers on their ability to deliver superior education compared to traditional public institutions. However, a recent exposé by a leading news outlet has sparked concerns about the integrity of some charter schools.…
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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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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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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…