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  • What Happened to Good Manners?

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    Get Pregnant Fast Every time I tune into the news or scroll through social media, I’m bombarded with distressing stories of people behaving poorly towards one another. It’s alarming, to say the least. Many theories circulate regarding the origins of this decline in civility—are pesticides to blame? Acid rain? Are our brains being fried by…

  • New Mom Shares Jarred Baby Food, Sparking Sanctimonious Backlash

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    Get Pregnant Fast In a recent Instagram post, new mom Rachel Thompson showcased a colorful array of jarred baby food for her 4-month-old daughter, Mia. What should have been a celebratory moment quickly turned sour as the online mom-shaming community, often dubbed the “sanctimommy brigade,” descended on her post with unsolicited criticism. Rachel’s caption, “And…

  • The Nightly Struggle: Parenthood’s Ultimate Challenge

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    Get Pregnant Fast As the day winds down, you might envision a serene scene of your children blissfully heading to bed, their hair still damp from an effortless bath. You lean in, whispering sweet nothings like, “I love you both. Thank you for being so wonderful. Sleep well for the next 12 hours.” But let’s…

  • 4 Valuable Lessons from Being the Sole Girl on the Team

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    Get Pregnant Fast Back in 1981, before the world recognized trailblazers in sports like Mo’ne Davis or before Little League started its own girls’ divisions, I was an 11-year-old girl with a passion for baseball—not softball, which was the common choice for girls in my neighborhood. When I saw the flyer for tryouts at our…

  • Hilary Lane: “I’m Not Showcasing My Post-Baby Body, I’m Just Running an Errand”

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    Get Pregnant Fast In a world where celebrity moms often face overwhelming pressure to bounce back to their pre-baby figures almost immediately after childbirth, Hilary Lane recently shed light on this intense scrutiny. During an honest conversation with a popular parenting magazine, she revealed her thoughts on the unrealistic expectations that come with being a…

  • The Weight of Being the Eldest Child

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    Get Pregnant Fast I can’t help but think about how you quickly apologized after spilling your juice this morning, and it tugs at my heart. I told you it was okay; accidents happen. But that doesn’t erase the fact that you felt the need to say sorry right away. Have I placed too many expectations…

  • Absolutely, I Have a Favorite Child

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    Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real—admitting you have a favorite child isn’t exactly considered the gold standard of parenting. Yet, here I am, confessing that I absolutely do have a favorite child. This particular little one has a knack for listening, helps out around the house, and generally radiates positivity. Spending time with this child…

  • This Little Girl Who Gave Herself a Haircut Is a Reflection of All of Us

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    Get Pregnant Fast In a cringe-worthy yet relatable viral clip, a five-year-old girl takes it upon herself to give herself a haircut, and it’s a moment that resonates with many of us. How many times have we found ourselves staring in the mirror, contemplating a bold change, and thinking about just chopping it all off?…

  • How Dirty Dishes Sparked Romance in My Marriage

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    Get Pregnant Fast There was a time when my husband, Mark, and I were inseparable, often referred to as “America’s Sweethearts.” We fell in love at first sight eight years ago, sharing countless adventures together. However, over the years, we inadvertently allowed the demands of parenthood and daily life to create a rift between us.…

  • 5 Tips for Parents of Girls Who Prefer Adventure Over Princesses

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    Get Pregnant Fast Back in the 1970s, my mother embarked on a little experiment with my brother and me. She handed me toy trucks and gave him dolls, convinced that our play preferences were purely influenced by societal norms. She believed our choices, like opting for Barbie over Tonka, had nothing to do with biology.…

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