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10 Unwritten Rules for Taking Kids to the Movies
Get Pregnant FastTaking your children to the cinema can be an adventure filled with excitement and, let’s face it, a few chaotic moments. Here are 10 unwritten laws that seem to govern every outing to the movies with kids: The…
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Ovulation Calculator & Calendar: Pinpoint Your Fertile Days
Get Pregnant FastWelcome to your go-to guide for understanding your fertile days! Whether you’re actively trying to conceive or simply tracking your cycle, knowing when you’re most fertile is key. By inputting the date of your last menstrual period and…
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10 Insights Only Parents of Unique Kids Truly Grasp
Get Pregnant FastFrom the moment my son, Max, was born, it was clear he was a one-of-a-kind spirit. Long before he showed up at a friend’s birthday party wearing a cape made of aluminum foil, or decided that his favorite…
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Can Texting Alleviate Pain? A Surprising Study
Get Pregnant FastWe all have that friend who rolls their eyes at our smartphone habits, but a recent study has given me a new reason to defend my texting habits, especially before surgery. According to research published in the Pain…
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5 Phrases I Will Never Again Say To My Children
Get Pregnant FastParenting is a journey filled with challenges, and I openly acknowledge my fair share of mistakes. Among those missteps are the words I promised myself I would never utter to my children. Recently, I’ve been focusing on what…
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12 Weeks Pregnant: Baby Development, Symptoms & Signs
Get Pregnant FastCongratulations! If you’re 12 weeks pregnant, your baby is now roughly the size of a lime, measuring about 2 to 2.25 inches long and weighing around half an ounce. This week marks a significant milestone as your little…
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Why I Refuse to Buy My 10-Year-Old a Cell Phone
Get Pregnant FastAs my children grow older, gift shopping becomes increasingly challenging. It’s a double-edged sword: either A. They have a vague idea of what they want, or B. They have a clear wish list that includes things I simply…
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How to Avoid Fire Hazards This Independence Day
Get Pregnant FastAs Independence Day approaches, it’s a time for celebration, but also a time for caution. Did you know that nearly 240 people visit the emergency room each day during this festive season due to firework-related injuries? Many of…
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The 11 Best Water Tables for Toddlers: Fun All Year Round
Get Pregnant FastHey there, fellow parents! If you think water tables are just for summer, think again! They can provide endless fun for toddlers throughout the year, rain or shine. After trying out various options, I’ve rounded up my top…
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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…