Tag: parenting hacks
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Survival Parenting: A Practical Guide to Making it Through the Day
Get Pregnant Fast The clock strikes 3 a.m., and your baby is wide awake, refusing to go back to sleep. By 4 a.m., the bed is soaked, and your 4-year-old has been using you as a personal wrestling mat throughout the night. Now it’s 7 a.m., and the kids are starting to stir. You’re running…
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5 Strategies to Dampen the Chaos of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Hartman Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 7, 2011 As a stay-at-home mom, the soundtrack of my life is a mixed bag. Sure, I get to enjoy the sweet sounds of my children laughing and the occasional heartfelt, “I love you, Mom!” But let’s be honest—there’s also the relentless…
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10 Parenting Hacks You Might Be Embarrassed to Admit
Get Pregnant Fast Creating a magical spray to fend off imaginary monsters in your child’s room? Brilliant! Life-changing! But what about those little tricks we employ during the day that we might hesitate to share with fellow parents at the playground? Well, I’m ready to let you in on my little secrets. Food on the…
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The Ingenious Babysitter: A Creative Solution for New Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, brilliance emerges from the unlikeliest sources. Take, for example, a young woman named Kendra, who recently showcased her problem-solving prowess while babysitting for her new aunt, Mia. When Mia needed to step out for a bit to tackle some errands, she entrusted her adorable baby, Leo, to Kendra. Not long after…
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The 10 Essential Guidelines for Successful Carpooling
Get Pregnant Fast When you envision a “suburban mom,” you might picture a woman in trendy yoga pants, clutching a coffee cup, and zooming down the street in a minivan. That’s not entirely me—I swap my workout gear for regular clothes by noon and make a pit stop at the local coffee shop in the…
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Bedtime Stalling 101: The Toddler’s Guide to Delaying Sleep
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to bedtime, every toddler should be a master staller by the time they hit two. If you follow my tried-and-true methods, you’ll soon be pushing your bedtime back by a solid forty-five minutes. With a little finesse, you might even find yourself indulging in midnight snacks, catching those cringe-worthy…
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The Busy Mom’s Easter Basket Hack
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, Easter! That time of year when pastel colors and sugary treats flood the aisles, and the pressure to create the perfect Easter basket looms large. If you’re like many of us, the thought of assembling those baskets may have slipped your mind amidst the chaos of spring break, sports practices, and…
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5 Clever Strategies to Keep My Kids Quiet
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 Originally Published: Jan. 5, 2013 1. Sweeten the Deal with Candy Nothing grabs their attention quite like candy—especially suckers. These delightful treats last longer and maintain their flavor, giving you at least five precious minutes of silence as they suck away. Starburst candies are another…
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This Discreet Wine Purse is Every Mom’s Dream Come True
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to choosing a purse, the options can be downright daunting. Unless you’re someone who frequently changes bags, you want a purse that meets your daily needs—complete with all the right compartments and features. But sometimes, you stumble upon a bag that has a unique twist, making all other considerations…