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Foster Parent’s Heartfelt Post Highlights the Daily Struggles of Foster Children
Get Pregnant FastIn a powerful Facebook post that has captured widespread attention, foster parent Emily recently shared her experiences, revealing the profound challenges foster children face. Her heartfelt message has resonated with many, garnering over 42,000 shares and 6 million…
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An Appreciative Note to My Partner
Get Pregnant FastDear Partner,As I lay in bed this morning, listening to you engage with our child, I felt compelled to put pen to paper—or fingers to keyboard, rather. This message has been a long time coming, and for that,…
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Embracing ‘Good Enough’ Makes Me a Better Mom
Get Pregnant FastThere’s a saying that becoming a mother means carrying your heart outside your body forever. This resonates deeply, often in ways I never anticipated. From the moment we enter parenthood, a cloud of worry envelops us, and the…
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Sesame Street Welcomes a New Friend: Meet Julia, a 4-Year-Old with Autism
Get Pregnant FastIn an exciting development for fans of the beloved children’s show, Sesame Street has introduced a new character named Julia, a vibrant four-year-old girl on the autism spectrum. Julia made her debut in 2015 through an online Digital…
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Stop. Drop. And Play Dead
Get Pregnant FastA few weeks ago, while I was at the gym, I took a moment to catch my breath between sets during a grueling leg workout. Let’s be honest—it was tough because it was leg day. As I sipped…
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When Hand-Me-Downs Go Awry
Get Pregnant FastWhile some individuals turn their noses up at hand-me-downs, for many of us, accepting secondhand items is a necessary relief. However, once word spreads that you welcome used goods, the deluge of unwanted items begins. It usually starts…
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Why Being 40 Is So Much Better Than Being 29
Get Pregnant FastWhen I was younger, I often heard my grandmother playfully state that she was 29, a quip that sometimes caught others off guard. She was a youthful grandmother—just 39 when I was born—and always appeared vibrant and youthful.…
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My Child Is Still Not Potty Trained, But I’m Not Concerned
Get Pregnant FastMy little one is now 3 years, 2 months, 3 weeks, and 3 days old, and guess what? He’s still not potty trained. My eldest was fully trained by 2 and a half, even managing to stay dry…
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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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FDA Issues New Warning: Parents, Avoid Homeopathic Teething Products
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent alert, the FDA has reiterated its stance against the use of homeopathic teething products for infants, particularly those made by Hyland’s. Despite the discontinuation of their teething tablets and gels, the company has not issued a recall, raising concerns among parents everywhere. Many of us, myself included, relied on…
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Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
Get Pregnant Fast Is parental paranoia at an all-time high? This question has surfaced after a British mother faced backlash for her decision to leave her sleeping baby unattended in their hotel room while she and her husband dined downstairs. In a candid article for a popular online publication, she recounted the night they placed…
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Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast In an exciting announcement, Mark Thompson revealed that his wife, Emma, is expecting their second child. When Mark first shared the news of Emma’s pregnancy with their first child, he opened up about their challenges with fertility, a post that resonated with countless families. Today, he joyfully declared that Emma is pregnant…
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Navigating Life with a Hyperactive Child: My Little Dynamo Never Stops Moving
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, my youngest son, Alex, helped me assemble a bathroom cabinet that seemed to have a million parts. Unlike me, he skips the instructions and dives right in. He unwraps everything, meticulously organizes the pieces (sorting is his thing), and then gets down to business. “We can figure this out, Mom,”…
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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…