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5 Ways Childfree Friends Can Maintain Their Bond with Mommy Pals
Get Pregnant FastChances are, you and your bestie have been through a lot together—growing up, navigating teenage crushes, and sharing countless memories. Whether you played Girl Talk, experimented with Ouija boards, or shared your first taste of adulthood with a…
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I’m Not Concerned About My Son’s College Journey
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, the pressure surrounding my eldest son’s high school journey is palpable. With him now in his junior year, the college preparation race is heating up. ACTs, campus visits, financial aid seminars—there’s a daunting list of…
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They May Be Pampered, But My Kids Aren’t Misbehaved
Get Pregnant FastBeing a parent doesn’t always mean being strict. While I have my share of rules that I generally enforce, I also believe in being flexible. If my 9-year-old, for example, asks me nicely to pick up his clothes…
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The Foot Massage Dilemma
Get Pregnant FastWhen your partner lets you down yet again over something trivial, it can be quite frustrating. Just the other evening, after stepping away from my computer, my husband Alex and I settled down in our bedroom. We were…
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Students Receive Heartfelt Message from Teacher: More Than Just Test Scores
Get Pregnant FastIn a touching moment in Texas, a student returned home with a remarkable note from her teacher just before the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams for math and reading. This wasn’t a typical reminder…
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I Long for the ’80s Back-to-School Shopping Days
Get Pregnant FastAs a child, the thrill of August meant one thing: back-to-school shopping with my beloved grandmother in her classic blue Buick Regal. This annual ritual marked the bittersweet end of summer, but the excitement of selecting school supplies…
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How to Embrace the Feeling of Being Really Old (Sorry, Not Sorry)
Get Pregnant FastAh, the joys of aging. Remember when you were the youthful couple, the trendsetters among your friends? That was me and my partner, Alex. We tied the knot at 18 and were the first in our circle to…
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Parents at the Beach vs. Non-Parents at the Beach
Get Pregnant FastAs a mother of two energetic boys, I can attest that preparing for a day at the beach requires an immense amount of effort. While I cherish the summer days spent with my sons, I often find myself…
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Schools Should Embrace Dads as Active Participants Too
Get Pregnant FastIn an ideal world, both parents share the responsibility for their child’s education. However, in reality, it often feels like one parent is shouldering the entire load. This year, I’m making a concerted effort to remind my child’s…
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A Quick Trip to Target Turns into a Lesson in Kindness
Get Pregnant FastA mother’s ordinary errand at Target transformed into a heartwarming lesson, thanks to a compassionate employee. While on a brief shopping trip, she found herself witnessing a beautiful moment of kindness that resonated deeply with her and her…
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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…