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Four Reasons I Struggle to Play with My 4-Year-Old
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent to my delightful 4-year-old daughter, life often feels like a dream. With a sprinkle of cereal, a dash of Netflix, and the occasional bubble bath, we manage to keep things running smoothly. She’s generally well-behaved,…
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Naps Aren’t Your Enemy: Life Lessons Kids Should Know
Get Pregnant FastDear Kids,As parents, we often focus on teaching you essential safety lessons—like looking both ways before crossing the street or avoiding hot pans and strange animals. However, amidst all that, we sometimes forget to impart some equally important…
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Mothers Experience Loneliness, But It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way
Get Pregnant FastIn today’s world, many mothers find themselves grappling with feelings of isolation, a sentiment echoed in the past by housewives of the 1960s. Both groups faced unfulfilled dreams and a sense of dissatisfaction in their roles. However, as…
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Embracing Summer Chaos: A Comedic Reflection on the School Break
Get Pregnant FastAh, summer break—the time when parents everywhere brace themselves for the onslaught of endless questions and requests. If you’re the person joyfully exclaiming, “Only five more days until school is out!” I’m afraid we can’t be friends anymore.…
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My Undeniable Love for McDonald’s: No Regrets Here
Get Pregnant FastMenu | LifestyleBy Emma LewisUpdated: Feb. 8, 2018Originally Published: June 24, 2015You’ll often find me parked in front of McDonald’s, sipping on a large Diet Coke. It’s a ritual I anticipate daily—akin to others waiting for their morning…
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The Mental Load of Motherhood: What Moms Keep in Their Minds
Get Pregnant FastThere’s an immense weight that every mother carries in her heart and mind, a collection of memories and responsibilities that shape our daily lives. I can still vividly recall the first movements of my babies within me—one felt…
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30-Month-Old Child: Growth, Development, Milestones & More
Get Pregnant FastWhile your little helper may not be able to vacuum the rug or do the laundry just yet, she can certainly lend a hand with various household tasks, making her feel accomplished in the process.Teaching toddlers responsibility isn’t…
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Three Funerals and a Wedding: Navigating Life’s Ups and Downs
Get Pregnant FastThe movie Four Weddings and a Funeral was released the same year I tossed my cap into the air at graduation, and I vividly remember wishing I could leap into that charming world. It was a realm where…
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When Will Your Kids Finally Fly the Nest?
Get Pregnant FastAh, the age-old question: when will your children spread their wings and leave the cozy confines of home? This is a contemplation shared by many parents, filled with hope, joy, and perhaps a sprinkle of dread. As children…
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7 Fashion Accessories That Shaped My ’80s Girlhood
Get Pregnant FastNostalgia has a powerful grip on me. There’s nothing quite like flipping through old photo albums or jamming to classic hits to transport me back in time. A familiar scent can instantly trigger memories, sending me on a…
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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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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…
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The Wisdom Passed Down From My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast My mother recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She defies the stereotypes of what someone at that age is supposed to look or act like. Florence Henderson is 80. Cicely Tyson is 80. Willie Nelson, Barbara Feldon, Joan Rivers — all 80. It’s hard for me to grasp that these icons are that…