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Should You Conduct a Performance Review for Your Partner?
Get Pregnant FastAt times, it feels like my partner and I are managing a business together. Each of us has our own set of duties and a budget to uphold. We frequently discuss our “business” strategy: You handle this, I’ll…
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26 Engaging Toys for 18-Month-Olds According to Child Play Specialists and Parents
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to finding the perfect toys for your 18-month-old, it’s all about selecting options that are safe, versatile, and support developmental milestones. Here’s a curated list of toys recommended by child play experts and parents alike.Top…
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The 7 Stages of a Virus
Get Pregnant FastThe initial joy of sending kids back to school often fades quickly. Once they’re back in the classroom, it’s only a matter of time before they start coughing, sneezing, and sharing germs. Next thing you know, they’re home…
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I Dyed My 4-Year-Old’s Hair: A Journey of Self-Expression
Get Pregnant FastI can’t pinpoint the exact age when I first felt the weight of not fitting in with my peers. The memories of being self-conscious about my freckles and the teasing about my ears have lingered with me. Comments…
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My Child’s Fear of Swimming: Essential Insights for Parents
Get Pregnant FastIt’s not uncommon for kids to love playing in the bathtub but feel hesitant about swimming in larger bodies of water like pools or lakes. If your child is expressing fear of swimming, you’re not alone. Here’s what…
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6 Pieces of Unwanted Parenting Advice and My Ideal Responses
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent of three children aged 6 months, 5 years, and 7 years, I often find myself on the receiving end of unsolicited parenting advice—both in person and online. While I can understand the urge to share…
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I’ll Never Have an Empty Nest
Get Pregnant FastNot too long ago, I caught a glimpse of what life might be like with an empty nest. The thought of my last child finally taking flight filled me with excitement—it felt like a breath of fresh air,…
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When Is It Time to Wean Your Baby from Breastfeeding?
Get Pregnant FastBreastfeeding is a beautiful journey for many mothers, but there comes a time when you might feel it’s time to stop. Knowing when to wean can be tricky, as it varies for every mother and baby. Here are…
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Is There a 9-Month Sleep Regression?
Get Pregnant FastGetting through the first year with a baby is no small feat, and you’re probably hoping for some restful nights by the time your little one reaches 9 months. Unfortunately, things don’t always go as planned. This period…
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Self-Tanners and Pregnancy: Are They Safe?
Get Pregnant FastWhen you’re pregnant, the number of photo opportunities tends to multiply—baby showers, gender reveal parties, and those memorable babymoons. While your natural glow from changing hormones is lovely, you might be longing for that bronzed look you’re used…
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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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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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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…