Tag: parenting advice
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7 Signs You Might Need to Step Up Your Kegel Game
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s chat about Kegel exercises—those discreet pelvic floor workouts we often perform while multi-tasking at PTA meetings or sipping coffee. Designed to strengthen the pelvic muscles and support our internal organs, they also help prevent those oh-so-embarrassing leaks. In your 20s and even into your 30s, your pelvic floor might seem invincible,…
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I Just Want My Kids to Be Happy…Or Do I?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Samantha Ellis Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 Originally Published: April 27, 2015 As a parent, my utmost desire is for my kids to be genuinely happy. But I can’t help but wonder if my words truly reflect that sentiment. A recent article in The New York Times highlights the troubling response…
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April Birth Flowers: Daisy and Sweet Pea
Get Pregnant Fast This month, your little one’s birth flowers signify a personality that’s easy-going and sociable. April showers may bring May flowers, but you don’t need to wait for the sunshine to welcome your new arrival! The daisy and sweet pea, your baby’s birth flowers, promise a charming and amiable child who thrives in…
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Mom Believes These Two Words Protected Her Kids from a Close Call with Abduction
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, it’s our responsibility to educate our children about the dangers that lurk in the world. Yet, as they grow, we often realize they only retain a fraction of what we say. Our ultimate goal is to keep them safe, even though we can’t always be there. One mother’s chilling experience…
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Goodbye Baby Blankets: A Practical Baby Shower Gift Guide
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: a beautifully decorated venue, delicious snacks disappearing rapidly, and an array of games keeping everyone entertained. At the center of it all is the glowing mom-to-be, surrounded by friends and family, all eager to feel the baby kick. Yes, it’s a baby shower! Among the myriad emotions swirling through the…
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New Tooth Fairy Doll: A Sign That Parents Have Truly Lost the Plot
Get Pregnant Fast Just when we thought parenting couldn’t get any more outlandish, along comes the latest craze: a doll called “My Best Tooth Fairy Friend.” It’s akin to that infamous “Elf on the Shelf” but tailored for children who are shedding their baby teeth. First, we had the Elf. Then came the Mensch on…
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What Atticus Finch Can Teach Us About Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Like a dedicated literature enthusiast, I eagerly picked up Harper Lee’s novel Go Set a Watchman the moment it became available. Although I cherished To Kill a Mockingbird, my connection to it wasn’t as deep as many others. The name Scout often lingered in my thoughts as a potential name for a…
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Tips for Capturing Genuine Moments of Your Kids: Ditch the Posing
Get Pregnant Fast With nearly every parent equipped with a smartphone camera, snapping pictures of our little ones has never been easier. However, this convenience often leads to a competitive atmosphere, where parents flood social media with pictures showcasing their kids’ achievements and adventures, all while frantically urging them to smile or look at the…
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Don’t Let Your Body Hold You Back This Summer
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, summer in the suburbs—a time when the pressure to look good in swimwear can feel like a rite of passage, often leaving us feeling embarrassed and self-conscious. After years of wearing oversized shorts and using my kids as human shields, I finally decided to invest in my first official mom swimsuit.…
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How to Gracefully Exit the Family Gift Exchange
Get Pregnant Fast The holiday season is often hailed as the most magical time of the year, filled with festivities, baked treats, school performances, cherished family traditions, and the quest for the ideal gift. Personally, I relish this time of the year much more now that I no longer find myself scrambling to purchase numerous…