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Are 11-Year-Old Girls Too Young to Shave Their Legs?
Get Pregnant FastIn a recent advice column, a mother expressed her concern about her 11-year-old daughter wanting to shave her legs. The letter raised a thought-provoking question: When is the right age for a girl to start shaving? The columnist,…
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You Might Just Be a Suburban Mom If…
Get Pregnant FastSo, you find yourself nodding along to the following? You might just be a suburban mom, living the lifestyle that’s both amusing and relatable. Let’s dive into the signs that you’ve embraced this unique role. You’ve made unpaid…
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50 Fun and Creative Pregnancy Announcement Captions
Get Pregnant FastGetting ready to share your big news with the world? Here are 50 fun and creative pregnancy announcement captions that will have your friends and family racing to the comment section! “We’re adding a new little member to…
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My Journey to Marriage: A Tale of Love and Growth
Get Pregnant FastFinding my way to marriage wasn’t a walk in the park. It took us seven years to get engaged, and nine years later, we finally strolled down an aisle adorned with rose petals to say our vows. The…
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Teen Credits Beloved Cartoon with Life-Saving Skills
Get Pregnant FastWho would have thought that a cheerful sponge living in a pineapple could play a role in saving a life? A 13-year-old boy from Brooklyn, named Jake Thompson, recently made headlines for using a technique he learned from…
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My Teen’s First Live Concert: An Unexpected Choice
Get Pregnant FastFor quite some time, my partner and I had been eager to take our soon-to-be 13-year-old daughter to her very first live concert. We suggested big names like Paul McCartney (a nod to her childhood Beatles obsession), Imagine…
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Your 11-Week-Old Baby: Development and Milestones
Get Pregnant FastCongratulations! Your little one is now 11 weeks old. At this stage, both you and your baby have likely found a bit of rhythm in your daily routine. You’ve navigated through the 6-week growth spurt and the accompanying…
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Mommy’s Inferno: A Journey Through the Trials of Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastIn Dante’s Inferno, the poet embarks on a profound journey through nine circles of suffering, seeking spiritual redemption. While I’m no renowned Italian poet, nor am I on a quest for soul-saving, I can certainly relate to the…
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Empowered Women Get Things Done
Get Pregnant FastI have a deep admiration for powerful women. Those fierce, ambitious, smart, and driven individuals who are making waves in the world. There’s a common misconception that strong women are only found in corporate offices, shattering glass ceilings…
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The Top 529 Plans to Establish for Your Kids
Get Pregnant FastStarting to save for your child’s future? A 529 college savings plan might just be the perfect option for you. If you’re new to this, you may be wondering how to kick off the process.“The best time to…
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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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From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the infamous “rage clean.” You know the drill: one minute, everything is fine, and the next, you’re on your hands and knees, vacuuming up that random rock your child decided to bring inside—only to leave it on the floor for days. At first, it didn’t bother you, but now, seeing that…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Spirited, Emotional, or Difficult Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an incredible journey filled with joy, but for those raising spirited, emotional, or challenging children, it can often feel like an uphill battle. My first experience with this was when my daughter, Lily, now 20, was born. She was an exceptionally colicky baby, crying incessantly for nearly the first…
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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…