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My 6-Year-Old Son Has a Girlfriend, and I’m Totally Fine With It
Get Pregnant FastBy: Emily JohnsonMy son has a girlfriend. Yes, you read that right. They first met at a homeschool gathering, and when I caught a glimpse of them together, I couldn’t resist asking him her name. “Lia,” he replied…
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7 Quirky Changes I’ve Noticed Since Becoming a Parent
Get Pregnant FastMotherhood has shifted my perspective in some unexpected ways. Before having children, I was relatively carefree, trusting that life would unfold as it should. My biggest concern back then was how to fill the void left by the…
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Thoughtful Gifts for Expecting Mothers That Celebrate Them (Not Just the Baby)
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to gift-giving for a pregnant woman in your life, it’s important to focus on pampering the mom-to-be rather than just showering the baby with gifts. Here are some thoughtful ideas that are sure to make…
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Let Your Kids Embrace the Rain: A Parenting Win
Get Pregnant FastIt’s raining outside, and your little ones have been cooped up for far too long. If you’ve noticed them climbing the walls (yes, one of them might actually be attempting parkour on the doorframe), it’s time to take…
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What Kind of Mom Misses the First Day of School Photos?
Get Pregnant FastAh, the blissful silence that follows the chaotic summer days! The much-anticipated back-to-school season is finally here, and while I’d been counting down the days, I have to admit, the last few weeks of summer spent with my…
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13 Valuable Lessons My Husband Can Take from Our Toddler
Get Pregnant FastWhile my three-year-old son has a long road ahead filled with learning and growth, I’ve noticed that he’s already grasped some important life lessons that many adults, including my husband, might benefit from revisiting. Here are thirteen insights…
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Navigating Puberty: What Every Parent Should Know
Get Pregnant FastReflecting on my own experience with puberty in the mid-‘80s, I can vividly picture the awkwardness of it all. I remember entering health class as a seventh grader, where boys and girls were separated, and a calm teacher…
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What to Avoid When Your Child Decides to Cut Their Hair
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, you quickly learn that kids can be surprisingly resourceful—and not always in the ways you expect. Take my 5-year-old, for instance. While her imagination is a wonderful thing, it often manifests in ways that lead…
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You Lose, NRA: Doctors Can Now Discuss Firearms with Patients
Get Pregnant FastIn a significant ruling, a federal appeals court has overturned parts of a Florida law that previously prohibited physicians from inquiring about firearm ownership among their patients. Understanding whether guns are present in a household is crucial for patient safety, and now, doctors can freely address this vital topic.According to The Trace, the…
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To My Youngest, The Sibling of a Special Needs Child: Important Lessons for You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, Today marks your 4th birthday, and I find myself marveling at how quickly time flies. Watching you play and laugh with your friends fills my heart with indescribable joy. I want to take a moment to share some thoughts with you—thoughts that you may not fully understand right now,…
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FDA Issues New Warning: Parents, Avoid Homeopathic Teething Products
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent alert, the FDA has reiterated its stance against the use of homeopathic teething products for infants, particularly those made by Hyland’s. Despite the discontinuation of their teething tablets and gels, the company has not issued a recall, raising concerns among parents everywhere. Many of us, myself included, relied on…
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Mother’s Controversial Choice: Leaving Child Alone in Hotel Room Sparks Debate
Get Pregnant Fast Is parental paranoia at an all-time high? This question has surfaced after a British mother faced backlash for her decision to leave her sleeping baby unattended in their hotel room while she and her husband dined downstairs. In a candid article for a popular online publication, she recounted the night they placed…
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Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast In an exciting announcement, Mark Thompson revealed that his wife, Emma, is expecting their second child. When Mark first shared the news of Emma’s pregnancy with their first child, he opened up about their challenges with fertility, a post that resonated with countless families. Today, he joyfully declared that Emma is pregnant…
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Navigating Life with a Hyperactive Child: My Little Dynamo Never Stops Moving
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, my youngest son, Alex, helped me assemble a bathroom cabinet that seemed to have a million parts. Unlike me, he skips the instructions and dives right in. He unwraps everything, meticulously organizes the pieces (sorting is his thing), and then gets down to business. “We can figure this out, Mom,”…
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Motherhood: The Unvarnished Truth
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I completely lost it. After getting the kids ready for school—dressed, fed, teeth brushed, and backpacks in tow—I turned on the TV. I have a strict rule about which channels they can watch. There’s so much garbage out there—shows aimed at teens and preteens that feature kids hurling insults like…
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The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
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The 7 Stages of Breaking Up with Coffee as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Coffee has earned its place alongside the essentials of parenting, right up there with extra diapers. In those early morning hours, many parents might even regard it as more valuable than their own children. But what happens when you decide to break up with this beloved brown brew, whether for health reasons…