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How Depression Shapes My Journey as a Mom
Get Pregnant FastLiving with depression has often made me feel like I’m falling short as a friend, sister, daughter, and wife. There have been times when I’ve isolated myself from those I love, retreating to the bathroom—why is it always…
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7 Compelling Reasons Why Your First Pregnancy Is the Most Memorable
Get Pregnant FastPregnancy is an incredibly personal experience — it varies greatly from person to person. Some women glide through this journey, sporting a charming baby bump and a radiant glow, while others may struggle with discomfort and cravings. Personally,…
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When Did Annual Graduation Celebrations Become the Norm?
Get Pregnant FastAs May wraps up, my social media feeds are filled with posts that scream #pleaseholdontgrowup or #stoptheclock. We all know the parents I’m talking about. Just nine months ago, they were celebrating their kids heading back to school,…
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Toddler Course Catalog: Spring 2015
Get Pregnant FastWelcome to the Spring 2015 Toddler Course Catalog! If your little one is nearing two years old, it’s time to connect with your guidance counselor to explore registration options.Pants and How Not to Wear ThemThis introductory course reveals…
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2025’s Top Gifts for Second Babies: New Parent Favorites
Get Pregnant FastWelcoming a second child is a unique experience, and finding the perfect gift to celebrate this special moment can be both exciting and challenging. New parents often have a better idea of what they need for their growing…
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Hey Schools, The 1950s Want Their Dress Codes Back
Get Pregnant FastThe world is evolving, and it seems that many schools are still stuck in a time warp. Nowadays, it’s more common to appreciate someone’s unique tattoos or eclectic hairstyles than to criticize them. However, educational institutions around the…
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What’s Considered “Normal”?
Get Pregnant FastWhen my first child was just three weeks old, I found myself on the phone with my lactation consultant. “Is it typical for him to cry for hours on end? Because he does, and… well, I’m just curious,…
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10 Unwritten Truths All Parents of Preschoolers Can Relate To
Get Pregnant FastParenting a preschooler comes with its own unique set of challenges and joys. Here are ten things that every parent of a little one knows to be true: Wetness is a Daily Mystery: It seems like there’s always…
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10 Outrageous Questions I Get Asked as a Mom of Seven
Get Pregnant FastHaving seven kids is a wild ride that I wouldn’t trade for anything. Over the years, I’ve encountered my fair share of quirky inquiries. Here are ten of the most ludicrous questions I often hear: Are they all…
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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…