Tag: parenting tips
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5 Essential Tips from Seasoned Moms When Visiting New Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast Welcoming a new baby into the world is an exciting yet overwhelming experience for new parents. If you’re looking to pay a visit to a friend who just had a little one, you might be tempted to bring a gift basket filled with muffins and cute onesies. But as a mom who’s…
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My Most Essential Parenting Tool
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, I’ve accumulated quite a collection of strategies over the past 15 years while raising my three kids. From redirection to positive reinforcement, time-outs to my “I mean business” glare, I’ve got a full toolkit at my disposal. But if you were to ask me to choose the…
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20 Heartwarming Ways to Share Your Pregnancy News with Grandparents
Get Pregnant Fast Announcing your pregnancy is a monumental occasion, not just for you, but also for your parents who are about to become grandparents. They will likely be just as thrilled as you are about welcoming a new member to the family. While a simple phone call or a printed sonogram photo works, why…
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Leprechaun Traps: The New St. Patrick’s Day Craze
Get Pregnant Fast If you thought St. Patrick’s Day was just for adults, think again. Just when you’ve finally recovered from all that holiday hustle, it’s time for a new craft phenomenon that’s taking Pinterest by storm: leprechaun traps. Once your kids catch wind of this fun project at school, you can bet they won’t…
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20 Insights from Welcoming My Second Child
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a mother for the first time is a monumental shift. With my first child, every day was a whirlwind of new experiences and challenges. Fast forward to my second pregnancy, and I thought I had it all figured out! While that was true to some extent—I found myself less anxious about…
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The Five-Minute Deal I’ll Always Have With My Son
Get Pregnant Fast Every night, as my husband and I tuck our older son into bed, he has a familiar request: “Just five more minutes.” He’s recently embraced the exciting world of being a “big boy,” complete with his new toddler bed and superhero-themed pajamas. This nightly ritual is one of the last remnants of…
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19 Myths Moms Often Believe
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a wild ride, and as mothers, we often find ourselves caught up in a web of self-deception. Here are 19 common misconceptions that many moms, including myself, tend to tell ourselves as we navigate through the chaos of motherhood. Coffee is so diluted with water that another cup is just…
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How to Navigate Life with a Velcro Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Five years ago, I welcomed my baby boy into the world, and I was filled with curiosity and a fair share of anxiety about what motherhood would entail. My husband and I were total novices in the parenting department, having never changed a diaper or fed a newborn. Let’s be real, we…
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Best Baby Memory Books and Journals of 2022
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, parents and soon-to-be parents! If you’re on the hunt for the perfect way to capture those precious moments of your baby’s early years, you’re in luck. We’ve rounded up some of the best baby memory books and journals that are sure to help you document every adorable milestone. Top Picks…
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If You Prefer Preservative-Free Fruit Pouches, Mold Might Be a Concern
Get Pregnant Fast A recent recall of fruit pouches is reigniting concerns on social media. A well-known brand, FruitSqueeze, has initiated a voluntary recall of certain applesauce pouches due to “quality issues.” Residue from the production process was discovered in two pumps at one of their facilities, prompting the recall. Fortunately, there have been no…