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10 Things That Always Happen at the Pool with Kids
Get Pregnant FastAh, the sun is shining, and it’s time for a day at the pool! With sunscreen slathered on, goggles in place, and a bag full of snacks and water guns, you’re all set for a fun-filled day. But…
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Not a Fan of Standardized Testing? Consider Relocating to Miami
Get Pregnant FastIn response to growing concerns from parents and educators about the excessive amount of standardized testing that detracts from valuable classroom time, Miami has emerged as a potential haven for families seeking a different educational experience. Recent technological…
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The 7 Parenting “Kludges” in America
Get Pregnant FastAs I reflect on the complexities of American parenting, it becomes clear that our lack of family-friendly policies—like paid sick leave and parental leave—means that navigating parenthood is often a series of makeshift solutions, or “kludges.” Here are…
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Ladies, Let’s Stop Being So Hard on Ourselves in the Online Dressing Room
Get Pregnant FastLet’s be honest: online shopping is a guilty pleasure for many of us. No judgment here! With discount codes, free shipping, and those delightful surprise packages arriving at your doorstep, it’s the perfect solution for anyone who isn’t…
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5 Truths I Embrace to Navigate Parenthood
Get Pregnant FastAs parents, we juggle numerous roles for our little ones: we’re caregivers, chefs, drivers, referees, and yes, sometimes we find ourselves bending the truth. Let’s be honest—who hasn’t told a little fib to keep the peace or get…
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The Lice Conqueror: A Parenting Tale
Get Pregnant FastThe day before school kicked off, I stumbled upon a nightmare: my daughters had lice. Not just a few annoying nits, but actual brown bugs scurrying through their long, golden locks. Panic set in. I mean, pure, unadulterated…
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Life Lessons Beyond the Classroom
Get Pregnant FastLast week, I said my goodbyes to my summer nanny, and it was truly a bittersweet moment. As I waved her off, I cheekily suggested that the real education she gained with us far exceeded anything she could…
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Embracing the Chaos: Proudly Being THAT Family
Get Pregnant FastYou can spot us a mile away—if you don’t hear us first. My partner, Alex, and I often find ourselves in a silent game of charades, exchanging urgent hand signals while silently warning our kids, “This is it!…
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10 Thrilling Ways to Embrace Your Wild Side as an Adult Woman
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: Dec. 20, 2023 Originally Published: May 18, 2015 Push the Limits on Fuel Always wait until your gas light has been glowing for at least 15 miles before making a pit stop. Bonus points if you’re nearing…
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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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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…