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Stop Treating Me Like an Adult (Even Though I Guess I Am One)
Get Pregnant FastUpdated: August 12, 2023 Originally Published: April 7, 2023Girl: I love that color scheme! Me: Yeah, it’s super trendy. Girl: Wow. You’re the first not-young person I’ve met who actually uses the term trendy.I stood there, momentarily speechless…
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An Open Letter to Donald Trump: Misunderstandings About Veterans
Get Pregnant FastDear Mr. Trump,As I sit down to write this letter, I find myself in an unexpected position: I actually agree with you on a point. During a forum in Herndon, Virginia, on October 3, you discussed the urgent…
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4 Essential Guidelines for Adult Children Residing at Home
Get Pregnant FastAs summer fades and the back-to-school season approaches, not every parent is celebrating. While some moms are eagerly preparing for kids to head off to school, others find themselves with adult children returning home to nestle back under…
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An Army of Kids: A Parenting Perspective
Get Pregnant FastAs a mother of just three children, I often find myself swept up in the whirlwind of daily chaos. It’s hard not to admire those brave souls who manage four, five, or even six kids. Seriously, you are…
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10 Playdate Guidelines for a Peaceful Home Experience
Get Pregnant FastLately, I’ve hosted a few playdates that did not quite meet my expectations. By “did not meet my expectations,” I mean I found myself longing for just a few quiet moments on my couch, which is usually all…
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Why Dining Out With My 7-Year-Old Feels Like Dating in My Twenties
Get Pregnant FastDining out with my 7-year-old is surprisingly reminiscent of my dating escapades in my twenties. Here’s how these two experiences mirror each other: He Polishes Off His Drinks: While his lemonades and chocolate milks lack alcohol, they’re packed…
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Why Gun Safety Must Be Part of the Playdate Conversation
Get Pregnant FastAs a mother of two—my eldest is 11, and my youngest is nearly 8—I find myself reflecting on the countless playdates my children have experienced over the years. To put things into perspective, I decided to estimate the…
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The Unfair Burden on Moms: Are We Really to Blame?
Get Pregnant FastIt’s 2023, and the concept of shared parenting is supposedly on the rise, yet it seems that moms still shoulder the lion’s share of responsibility. Despite the push for equal parenting, the narrative often defaults to blaming mothers…
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25 Essential Lessons for My Son Before He Graduates
Get Pregnant FastAs my son approached graduation, he was filled with excitement about the future, envisioning the freedom that awaited him. Meanwhile, I found myself reflecting on all the lessons I hoped I had instilled in him. Here’s a candid…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant FastI won’t sugarcoat it—I’ve been yearning for my girl Ella this summer (yes, Ella Harper and I are on a first-name basis). At first, I thought it was a bit odd—maybe I was just trying to escape my mundane routine and dream of a more thrilling life like hers. But then it hit…
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17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Sons, As you grow into young men, I have countless lessons to share with you about life, strength, and respect—both for women and for yourselves. But today, I want to focus on some fundamental truths that, while not the most profound, will certainly make your lives easier as you navigate the…
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13 Thoughts Moms Have While at the Orthodontist
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom, I find myself spending about an hour every couple of months at the orthodontist’s office. By my calculations, this will total around 72 hours by the time my third child completes their orthodontic journey. Despite the frequency of these visits, I can’t help but be plagued by the same…
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13 Essential Lessons About Money I Want to Share with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my kids on a trip to my grandmother’s hometown in the Mississippi Delta. They were fascinated by the house she grew up in and the stories of her childhood antics, including dancing on the icebox in her parents’ grocery store. But what struck them the most was the stark…
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Confessions of a Not-So-Retired Baseball Mom
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, baseball isn’t just a sport; it’s woven into the very fabric of our lives. When the time came for our daughter to step up to the plate, we knew she had some big expectations to meet. With two teenage brothers who have spent countless hours on the field, and…
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Rediscovering Myself Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast For the past eight years, my existence has been deeply intertwined with my two little ones. Almost everything I do revolves around them; after all, I wear the title of “Mommy.” The moment I saw those two pink lines was a highlight of my life; getting married and starting a family were…
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The Wisdom Passed Down From My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast My mother recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She defies the stereotypes of what someone at that age is supposed to look or act like. Florence Henderson is 80. Cicely Tyson is 80. Willie Nelson, Barbara Feldon, Joan Rivers — all 80. It’s hard for me to grasp that these icons are that…