Tag: parenting advice
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Advice for My Younger Self: 4 Lessons I Wish I Knew
Get Pregnant Fast “Real isn’t how you are made,” said the Skin Horse. “It’s a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.” – The Velveteen Rabbit There was a time when I was a…
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Zuckerberg’s Insightful Advice for Grandmothers Hoping Their Granddaughters ‘Date a Nerd’
Get Pregnant Fast Mark Zuckerberg recently shared some thoughtful advice for a grandmother who encouraged her granddaughters to pursue relationships with the “nerdy” types in school. In a world where the potential of young minds can be stifled by outdated stereotypes, Zuckerberg’s response serves as a refreshing reminder of the importance of empowerment and equality.…
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Bathing With Your Baby: Is It Safe?
Get Pregnant Fast Is it safe to take a bath with your little one? It turns out that bathing with your baby can be a delightful experience! Not only does it promote bonding through skin-to-skin contact, but the warm water can also help soothe a fussy baby. Imagine how calming it must feel for your…
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Jenna Marks on Motherhood, Embracing 40, & Raising Kids in NYC
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve tuned into the Bravo scripted comedy Odd Mom Out, you likely find yourself wishing Jenna Marks could be your mom best friend. Not only is she the series’ star, but she also brought it to life by transforming her personal experiences with Upper East Side parenting into laugh-out-loud entertainment for…
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Tiffany Thompson Prefers Nursing in a Bathroom Stall Over Public Spaces
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid discussion, actress Tiffany Thompson shared her thoughts on breastfeeding in public, revealing a surprising preference for privacy over the public eye. This perspective diverges from the common narrative we often see in the media about mothers advocating for their right to nurse openly wherever they are allowed. It’s essential…
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To the Parents of High School Seniors
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Parent of a High School Senior, As I write this, I want to clarify that I’m not a parent of a high school senior myself; my children are still quite young—one is about to start kindergarten, while the other is just a toddler. However, I’ve spent over a decade as a…
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The Annoyance and The Marvel
The Annoyance Get Pregnant Fast My little brother is an absolute annoyance. He insists on crashing on Mom’s couch every single night, despite having his own room with a massive bunk bed all to himself. I, on the other hand, have to sleep in my own bed just because I’m older. It hardly seems fair,…
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Nursing Pillows Must Comply with New Safety Standards: What Moms Should Know
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, mamas! If you’ve been relying on a nursing pillow to make feeding your little one easier, there’s some important news you need to be aware of. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has rolled out new safety standards for nursing pillows, and it’s all about keeping our babies safe.…