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Navigating the School Drop-Off Line: A Parent’s Survival Guide
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to the school drop-off line, it often feels like mastering a complex strategy more akin to pioneering the Oregon Territory than simply delivering your child to school. I came to this realization during a recent…
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I Ignored My Instincts, and It Cost My Daughter Dearly
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, our instincts should be our guiding light. Unfortunately, I learned this lesson the hard way. I share my story not to reach just one person but to warn all of you—don’t ignore that nagging feeling…
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6 Quirks I Tolerate Because I Adore My Husband
Get Pregnant Fast“If only you could borrow my eyes, you’d understand how amazing he truly is.” My grandmother would say this whenever someone dared to speak ill of my grandfather. Their love was something special, a genuine connection that made…
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Mother’s Candid Reflection Highlights the Need for Boys to Share Their Emotions
Get Pregnant FastA mother’s heartfelt Facebook post about a moment during her son’s basketball game is a must-read for every parent raising boys. In a world that often pressures boys to “man up” and suppress their emotions, this mom’s experience…
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Understanding Object Permanence: Definition and How Babies Learn
Get Pregnant FastWhen we think about how babies develop, one key concept to understand is object permanence. This refers to the realization that objects continue to exist even when they aren’t visible. For instance, if you hide your baby’s favorite…
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My Parents Never Talked About Money, But I’m Changing That to Raise Financially Savvy Kids
Get Pregnant FastWhen should parents start giving their children an allowance? It’s a question I hadn’t pondered deeply until now. I initially thought that allowance would kick in around the time report cards came home or when we began implementing…
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A Guide to Guilt-Free Parenting
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: August 12, 2015 Originally Published: March 25, 2015I may not be a member of any particular faith, but as a mother, I can confidently say that I’ve spent years grappling with Mother Guilt. I’ve earned my stripes,…
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To the Expectant Mother Facing a Heartbreaking Diagnosis
Get Pregnant FastFirst and foremost, please know that you will be okay. I understand that right now, that might be hard to fathom. Your heart feels shattered, and the weight of fear is overwhelming. All you want is for your…
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Rachel Bloom Sends a Powerful Message to Working Moms: Demand More
Get Pregnant FastIn 2014, five of Rachel Bloom’s employees announced their pregnancies. Rather than fretting about how this would impact her business, she took a groundbreaking step: she created a nursery in her West Hollywood office. While many know of…
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- You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
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- Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
- Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
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You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
Get Pregnant FastIn a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has overturned parts of a Florida law that previously prohibited physicians from inquiring about firearm ownership among their patients. Understanding whether guns are present in a household is crucial for patient safety, and now, doctors can freely address this vital topic.According to The Trace, the…
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To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Today marks your 4th birthday, and I find myself marveling at how quickly time flies. Watching you play and laugh with your friends fills my heart with indescribable joy. I want to take a moment to share some thoughts with you—thoughts that you may not fully understand right now,…
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FDA Issues New Warning: Parents, Avoid Homeopathic Teething Products
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent alert, the FDA has reiterated its stance against the use of homeopathic teething products for infants, particularly those made by Hyland’s. Despite the discontinuation of their teething tablets and gels, the company has not issued a recall, raising concerns among parents everywhere. Many of us, myself included, relied on…
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Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
Get Pregnant Fast Is parental paranoia at an all-time high? This question has surfaced after a British mother faced backlash for her decision to leave her sleeping baby unattended in their hotel room while she and her husband dined downstairs. In a candid article for a popular online publication, she recounted the night they placed…
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Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast In an exciting announcement, Mark Thompson revealed that his wife, Emma, is expecting their second child. When Mark first shared the news of Emma’s pregnancy with their first child, he opened up about their challenges with fertility, a post that resonated with countless families. Today, he joyfully declared that Emma is pregnant…
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Navigating Life with a Hyperactive Child: My Little Dynamo Never Stops Moving
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, my youngest son, Alex, helped me assemble a bathroom cabinet that seemed to have a million parts. Unlike me, he skips the instructions and dives right in. He unwraps everything, meticulously organizes the pieces (sorting is his thing), and then gets down to business. “We can figure this out, Mom,”…
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Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I completely lost it. After getting the kids ready for school—dressed, fed, teeth brushed, and backpacks in tow—I turned on the TV. I have a strict rule about which channels they can watch. There’s so much garbage out there—shows aimed at teens and preteens that feature kids hurling insults like…
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The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
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The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…