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10 Essential Tips for Your Child’s College Application Journey
Get Pregnant FastAs autumn rolls in, with its colorful leaves and crisp air, it also brings a season of stress for parents of high school seniors: college applications. If you’re a parent like me, you may find it overwhelming. Gone…
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Top 6 Baby Bottle Sterilizers of 2025, According to Moms
Get Pregnant FastFinding the right bottle sterilizer can be a game changer for new parents. After chatting with several moms, we’ve rounded up the best options on the market for 2025. Whether you’re looking for something budget-friendly or a high-end…
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5 Unchanging Realities When Your Kids Head Off to College
Get Pregnant FastAs summer winds down and another crop of high school graduates prepares to embark on their college journey, social media is flooded with heartfelt posts from parents feeling the bittersweet sting of their children’s newfound independence. It’s a…
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Operation Burger: If Daddy Can Do It, So Can I!
Get Pregnant FastWell, that was all the motivation I needed. I tapped into my inner resolve and decided that there was no reason I couldn’t take charge and whip up some burgers.Let’s be clear: I didn’t even know how to…
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How to Maintain Your Sanity as a Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the journey of motherhood is no small feat. After enduring pregnancy, childbirth, and challenges like the dreaded sleep regression and the trials of toddlerhood, I’m starting to feel like I’ve got a handle on this whole mom…
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Top Toys to Assist Your Baby in Sitting Up
Get Pregnant FastFinding the right toys to help your little one learn to sit up can make all the difference in their development. Here are some of the best options that you can consider for your baby: Boppy Nursing Pillow…
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Not Even Scaling a Mountain Could Help Me Escape My Mental Health Struggles
Get Pregnant FastI find myself lying on a pristine white comforter, completely immobilized, every muscle in my body aflame, and waves of pain coursing through my legs. My gaze drifts to the palm trees dancing in the Caribbean breeze outside…
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I Imagined Tossing My Baby Out the Window: A Raw Reflection on Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastOnce or twice daily, I find myself confronted by fleeting images of extreme violence directed at my baby. These visions are momentary—just a flicker in my peripheral vision, lasting only a fraction of a second. Sometimes, I’m the…
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What It’s Like When a Mom Shops at Target
Get Pregnant FastA trip to Target isn’t something I meticulously plan out. Sure, I create a list and check my Cartwheel app, but I step through those iconic doors with the knowledge that I’m inviting chaos into my life. Time…
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Breastfeeding After Breast Implants: What You Need to Know
Get Pregnant FastIf you’re considering breastfeeding after having breast implants, you may have several questions about your ability to nurse effectively. Understanding the factors that can influence breastfeeding success is essential, especially if you’re one of the many women in…
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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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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…
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What to Anticipate on Your First Day at Home with Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Start your morning with a delightful breakfast in bed, courtesy of the hospital cafeteria. The caring nurses will bring your little one to you, allowing for some precious bonding time. Soon after, the doctor delivers the exciting news: it’s time to go home! Cue the panic. You suddenly remember that the car…
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How Can I Feel So Lonely When I’m Surrounded by People?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jamie Carter Updated: April 21, 2020 Originally Published: May 17, 2015 I’m feeling quite lonely. The other day, I confided in my brother, who is single, and he replied, “But you’re always around people. How can you be lonely?” It’s a question I’ve pondered countless times since becoming a parent.…
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30 Everyday Annoyances That Drive Us All Crazy
Get Pregnant Fast Ever have those frustrating days when it feels like nothing goes your way? You know, the kind of days that make you want to unleash your inner rage monster on every person you meet? You’re definitely not alone. Here’s a lighthearted look at some everyday irritations that make us all a little…
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It’s Not Just the Drinks; It’s the Age
Get Pregnant Fast Fast-forward a couple of decades—make that 25 years—and that third glass of wine during dinner can leave me feeling like I’ve been trampled by a herd of elephants the following morning. Sometimes it lingers for the entire day. The culprit isn’t a wild drinking spree akin to reality TV drama; it’s simply…