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Crafts Every Child Brought Home From Camp This Summer
Get Pregnant FastAs summer draws to a close, there’s nothing quite like surveying the delightful assortment of handmade treasures your kids have brought home from camp. These creations, crafted with enthusiasm (and a good dose of sweat), often leave us…
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Navigating the Unseen Rivalries of Parenthood
Get Pregnant FastParenting is a journey filled with its share of surprises, and for me, one of the most unexpected has been the emergence of competition. I’ve never considered myself particularly competitive. In school, I wasn’t one to chase after…
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What Makes Lululemon’s Belt Bag a Must-Have? A Mom’s Honest Take
Get Pregnant FastAs a mother of three, I often found myself overwhelmed by the bulk of a traditional diaper bag. After seeing everyone at the park sporting the Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag, I decided to give it a shot. I…
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25 Humorous Responses to the Abercrombie & Fitch Sales Associate
Get Pregnant FastWalking into Abercrombie & Fitch is always an experience. The moment you step inside, one of their sharply dressed sales associates greets you with the same slick line — a phrase that probably resonates with trendy teens but…
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What’s New: Set a 7 PM Bedtime for Your Kids!
Get Pregnant FastHey there, fellow parents! Let’s talk about the importance of establishing a bedtime routine for your children. Did you know that putting your kids to bed at 7 PM can make a world of difference? Not only does…
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Finding Grace Amidst Tragedy: Lessons from Jane Thompson
Get Pregnant FastIn her poignant reflection, Jane Thompson once posed a powerful question: “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” I responded with, “I would give it my all.” Jane’s insight into how fear can hinder our potential resonates…
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Zara Thompson Reminds Moms That Instant Post-Baby Recovery Is Unrealistic
Get Pregnant FastIn a world dominated by images of celebrity mothers who seem to shed baby weight overnight, it’s easy for new moms to feel pressured to look a certain way shortly after giving birth. Actress Zara Thompson, who welcomed…
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Our Parents Never Felt Guilt About the Santa Story—And Neither Should We
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to keeping the magic of Santa alive, if you think there’s a way to do it without feeling like a total fraud, it’s time to rethink your strategy. The truth is, you’re going to find…
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The Top 10 Backyard Swing Sets for Safe and Engaging Play
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to choosing the perfect swing set for your backyard, safety and fun go hand in hand. Here are our top picks that promise to keep kids entertained without compromising on safety. Best Overall: The KidKraft…
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7 Ways I’m Just Like Ella Harper
Get Pregnant Fast I 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…
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Why Santa Will Always Be Part of Our Family Tradition
Get Pregnant Fast When I think back to my childhood, the figure of Santa Claus looms large in my family’s holiday celebrations. My parents truly embraced the enchantment of the season, going to great lengths to craft magical experiences for my two brothers and me. One of the highlights was an annual visit from Santa…
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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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Navigating Swearing in Preschoolers: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It was a typical afternoon, and my 4-year-old daughter, Mia, and I were enjoying a quiet moment in the bank drive-thru, eagerly discussing which flavor of lollipop she would get today. Just then, the dreaded moment arrived: the bank tube returned empty, containing nothing but a receipt. I took a deep breath…