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9 Doctor-Recommended Humidifiers to Support Your Baby During Cold Season in 2025
Get Pregnant FastAs the chill of winter settles in, ensuring your baby’s comfort and health is crucial. One effective way to combat dry air and keep your little one cozy is through the use of humidifiers. We’ve rounded up nine…
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10 Common Fears of Moms with Three-Year-Olds
Get Pregnant FastAs my son transitioned from the chaotic age of three to the slightly more manageable four, I found myself looking at him with a mix of relief and apprehension. I could still vividly recall the tumultuous moments of…
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11 Essential Lessons I Want My 10-Year-Old Son to Understand About Dating
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, one of the most profound realizations is witnessing your child grow. Just today, I noticed that my son’s feet have surpassed mine in size, a clear sign he’s no longer the little boy I once…
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10 Reasons Why Tween Boys Are Amazing
Get Pregnant FastBy: Jamie ParkerThis past summer marked a significant change in my life—I welcomed a tween boy into my world. One moment, my son, Max, was surrounded by a mountain of stuffed animals, and the next, he was sprawled…
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5 Things That Frustrate Overweight Individuals
Get Pregnant FastLet’s get one thing clear: I’m aware of my size. I’ve battled with my weight since my teenage years, and it’s a reality I’ll likely navigate for the foreseeable future. At this point, I’m over 200 pounds, especially…
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Why Do Newborns Receive a Vitamin K Shot?
Get Pregnant FastHey there! If you’ve just had a baby or are expecting one soon, you might be curious about that vitamin K shot they give newborns right after birth. Let’s break it down in a friendly way!What is Vitamin…
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4 Key Insights for Navigating a Special Needs Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastReceiving news from your doctor that your child has a special needs diagnosis can be incredibly overwhelming. If you’re anything like my family, discovering that our little one had Spina bifida during a routine ultrasound felt like an…
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Parents of Toddlers: It’s Time to Rethink Laundry Pods
Get Pregnant FastWhat is it about laundry pods that makes them so appealing? Is it really so difficult to measure out a few tablespoons of detergent into the cap? While innovation has its merits, laundry pods pose a significant danger…
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Top 1,000 Baby Boy Names in the U.S. for 2025
Get Pregnant FastChoosing the right name for your little one is a big deal! Whether you’re leaning towards a classic name that has stood the test of time or something more unique and trendy, there are plenty of great options…
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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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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Spirited, Emotional, or Difficult Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an incredible journey filled with joy, but for those raising spirited, emotional, or challenging children, it can often feel like an uphill battle. My first experience with this was when my daughter, Lily, now 20, was born. She was an exceptionally colicky baby, crying incessantly for nearly the first…
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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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In Search of a BFF: A 30-Something Soccer Mom’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As a 30-something soccer mom, I’m on the lookout for a new best friend to share this wild ride of motherhood with. If you’re a clean-freak CrossFitter, this probably isn’t the place for you. I’m all for healthy eating, but I believe in balance—let’s share a froyo at that adorable spot our…