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When Should Your Baby Receive the Flu Shot? Essential Information About the Influenza Vaccine
Get Pregnant FastHey there, new parents! If you’re wondering when your little one should get their flu shot, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children start receiving the flu vaccine at 6 months…
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Am I Too Old to Land a Job at Google?
Get Pregnant FastA recent age discrimination lawsuit against Google has sparked discussions about age-related biases within the tech giant. The suit highlights the experiences of 62-year-old software engineer, John Peterson, who was approached by a Google recruiter for a potential…
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Yelp Reviews of Newborns: A Hilarious Take on Parenting
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to making decisions in our everyday lives, many of us turn to Yelp for guidance—be it choosing a restaurant, a dentist, or a reliable plumber. But have you ever thought about consulting Yelp for something…
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The Real Challenge of Marriage: Navigating Self-Checkout Together
Get Pregnant FastMy partner and I have shared our lives for many years now. Throughout our time together, we’ve tackled countless questions: Do we prefer scented or unscented? White bread or wheat? Star Wars or Star Trek? However, none of…
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A Mom on the Go: The Endless Hustle of Parenting
Get Pregnant FastAs a mom, it often feels like I’m in a constant state of motion. From the moment I wake up to the sound of little feet padding down the hallway until I finally close my eyes at night,…
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My Journey into Shapewear: A Near Miss with Waist Training Like a Celebrity
Get Pregnant FastI found myself in a somewhat dizzying situation, feeling constricted and a little lightheaded. It turns out, I had unwittingly ventured into the realm of waist training, and I’m not sure it’s a place I want to linger.It…
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11 Essential Tips for First-Time Moms
Get Pregnant FastDear New Mom,It’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed. If you think you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Many of us have been right where you are, grappling with a mix of emotions that can swing wildly from joy to…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant Fast I 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…
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Why Santa Will Always Be Part of Our Family Tradition
Get Pregnant Fast When I think back to my childhood, the figure of Santa Claus looms large in my family’s holiday celebrations. My parents truly embraced the enchantment of the season, going to great lengths to craft magical experiences for my two brothers and me. One of the highlights was an annual visit from Santa…
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From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the infamous “rage clean.” You know the drill: one minute, everything is fine, and the next, you’re on your hands and knees, vacuuming up that random rock your child decided to bring inside—only to leave it on the floor for days. At first, it didn’t bother you, but now, seeing that…
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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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Navigating Swearing in Preschoolers: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It was a typical afternoon, and my 4-year-old daughter, Mia, and I were enjoying a quiet moment in the bank drive-thru, eagerly discussing which flavor of lollipop she would get today. Just then, the dreaded moment arrived: the bank tube returned empty, containing nothing but a receipt. I took a deep breath…