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Rethinking Helicopter Parenting: Is It Really as Widespread as We Think?
Get Pregnant FastIf you pay attention to popular media, you might believe that helicopter parenting is rampant in our society. These so-called overzealous parents are often depicted as hovering over their children, obsessively monitoring homework, pressuring teachers about grades, and…
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Is Your Little One Experiencing the 4-Month Sleep Regression?
Get Pregnant FastYou’ve finally reached that sweet spot where your baby is settling into longer stretches of sleep, maybe even establishing a consistent napping schedule. But then, without warning, they start waking up and fussing like a newborn again. What…
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Baby Registry Trends of 2022: How Moms Are Approaching Registries Differently
Get Pregnant FastIn 2022, the baby registry landscape is evolving, especially for new and expecting parents. Our recent survey revealed that many moms, like Sarah and Emily, are changing how they set up their registries. The impact of COVID-19 has…
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My Son Thinks He Has Too Many Friends
Get Pregnant FastWhen you become a parent, two thoughts often swirl in your mind: “I hope my child takes after me,” and “I hope they don’t!” More often than not, reality grants you a mix of both, albeit in unexpected…
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How to Wake a Tween Boy for School: A Survival Guide
Get Pregnant FastWaking up a tween boy for school can feel like preparing for a major expedition, but with the right mindset and a few strategies, you can navigate this daily challenge with a sense of humor and purpose. Here’s…
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Don’t Use Money to Motivate Your Kids – In Fact, Avoid Rewards Entirely
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to parenting, many of us are tempted to use material rewards as a way to encourage good behavior in our children. However, recent research suggests this approach might do more harm than good. A study…
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Let’s Stop Expecting Parents to Be Available 24/7
Get Pregnant FastA photo has recently circulated online, showcasing parents engrossed in their phones while their children sit nearby. The image was shared on social media with the hashtag #modernparenting, featuring two kids nestled between their parents on a subway…
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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…