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7 Essential Tips for Welcoming Your College Student Home for Summer Break
Get Pregnant FastSummer break is an exciting time for parents with college-aged children, filled with anticipation, joy, and a touch of anxiety. You want to avoid overwhelming them with too many questions or, even worse, offering unsolicited advice. It’s a…
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Nurturing Sibling Connections: Strategies for Success
Get Pregnant FastIs sibling rivalry wearing you down? You’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed by the constant squabbles among your kids. When your children share a loving and respectful bond, parenting becomes a fulfilling journey. However, when they’re at each…
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5 Insights I Gained from Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant FastI used to take pride in my bosom. They were petite, well-shaped, and perky. But after having kids and choosing to breastfeed, those days are long gone. My youngest son, Max, has taken to nursing like a champ,…
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Are 11-Year-Old Girls Too Young to Shave Their Legs?
Get Pregnant FastIn a recent advice column, a mother expressed her concern about her 11-year-old daughter wanting to shave her legs. The letter raised a thought-provoking question: When is the right age for a girl to start shaving? The columnist,…
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You Might Just Be a Suburban Mom If…
Get Pregnant FastSo, you find yourself nodding along to the following? You might just be a suburban mom, living the lifestyle that’s both amusing and relatable. Let’s dive into the signs that you’ve embraced this unique role. You’ve made unpaid…
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50 Fun and Creative Pregnancy Announcement Captions
Get Pregnant FastGetting ready to share your big news with the world? Here are 50 fun and creative pregnancy announcement captions that will have your friends and family racing to the comment section! “We’re adding a new little member to…
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My Journey to Marriage: A Tale of Love and Growth
Get Pregnant FastFinding my way to marriage wasn’t a walk in the park. It took us seven years to get engaged, and nine years later, we finally strolled down an aisle adorned with rose petals to say our vows. The…
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My Teen’s First Live Concert: An Unexpected Choice
Get Pregnant FastFor quite some time, my partner and I had been eager to take our soon-to-be 13-year-old daughter to her very first live concert. We suggested big names like Paul McCartney (a nod to her childhood Beatles obsession), Imagine…
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Your 11-Week-Old Baby: Development and Milestones
Get Pregnant FastCongratulations! Your little one is now 11 weeks old. At this stage, both you and your baby have likely found a bit of rhythm in your daily routine. You’ve navigated through the 6-week growth spurt and the accompanying…
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Mommy’s Inferno: A Journey Through the Trials of Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastIn Dante’s Inferno, the poet embarks on a profound journey through nine circles of suffering, seeking spiritual redemption. While I’m no renowned Italian poet, nor am I on a quest for soul-saving, I can certainly relate to the…
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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…
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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…