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Parenting Tips for Navigating the Elementary School Years
Get Pregnant FastAh, the elementary school phase! Your little ones are growing, and while they’re no longer toddlers, they still keep you on your toes (most of the time). It’s a balancing act between being present in their lives and…
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7 Things Moms Should Embrace Saying No to This School Year
Get Pregnant FastAs another school year rolls around, it’s not just the kids who are gearing up; moms are stepping back into the routine as well. After 13 years of navigating the school system with my kids, I’ve gleaned some…
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The Surprising Truth About Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant FastAs my 2-year-old son, Max, embarked on his first preschool adventure this past September, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of excitement and anticipation. Having spent nearly three years as a stay-at-home mom, I was eager for…
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This Mall Features a Husband Nursery for Stress-Free Shopping
Get Pregnant FastMenu LifestyleThis Mall Features a Husband Nursery for Stress-Free Shoppingby Kayleigh ThompsonNovember 9, 2023A Husband nursery should be a standard feature in every mall, don’t you think? Husbands can be a handful, especially when it comes to shopping.…
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Navigating the Roller Coaster of Motherhood
Get Pregnant FastRecently, my partner kept messaging me, “on my way,” “almost home,” “just waiting for the bus,” and it was nearly 7:00 PM when he finally walked through the door. I’m not sure if it was exhaustion, the kids’…
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8 Reasons to Skip the 1st Birthday Bash
Get Pregnant FastAs a new mom, I quickly realized that one of the most significant milestones in my child’s first year is, without a doubt, their FIRST Birthday. However, as the big day approached, the idea of throwing a party…
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How I Finally Released the Pressure of Family Dinners
Get Pregnant FastNumerous studies emphasize the significance of family dinners. Experts claim that children who share a meal with their parents nightly are smarter, kinder, and even more likely to achieve great success in life. While this sounds wonderful, I…
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Let’s Stop Judging One Another’s Parenting Choices
Get Pregnant FastIn today’s world, it feels like there’s a constant debate about which parenting method reigns supreme. Whether it’s the helicopter parent versus the free-range advocate, or stay-at-home moms versus working mothers, the comparisons seem endless (yawn). Each day…
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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…