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“Wait Until Your Father Gets Home!” and Other Classic Parenting Sayings That Have Stood the Test of Time
Get Pregnant FastYou’ve probably heard them echoing through the generations—those classic phrases that your parents drilled into you, only for you to find yourself spouting them to your own children. It’s a bewildering moment when you realize you sound just…
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Hayley Thompson Highlights the Varied Faces of Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant FastIn a recent episode of Morning Chat with Jenna and Mike, actress Hayley Thompson opened up about her personal battle with postpartum depression (PPD), shedding light on the fact that its manifestations can differ vastly from one mother…
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Officers Offer Compassion, Not Citations: A Heartwarming Gesture for a Needy Family
Get Pregnant FastIn the world of parenting, car seats often spark heated debates among moms and dads. But imagine a scenario where purchasing one isn’t even an option. That was the unfortunate reality for a family in Texas, until a…
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To My Kids, I Am Enough
Get Pregnant FastEvery day, I grapple with the notion that I may not be enough. A good enough mom, a supportive partner, a reliable friend, or a competent businesswoman. With three children under the age of five, a laundry mountain…
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Vaginal Weightlifting: The Ultimate Post-Baby Workout You Never Knew You Needed
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to post-pregnancy fitness, vaginal weightlifting is the game changer you might not have considered. While you may have mastered childbirth and Kegel exercises, have you ever thought about lifting everyday objects using just your pelvic…
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Navigating Conversations About Bruce Jenner with Your Kids
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves in tricky situations when our kids ask questions that catch us off guard. Just the other day, a parent named Sarah shared her experience: “While driving my kids to…
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Why You Should Never Tell Mom She Can’t Dance
Get Pregnant FastLet’s face it: if you think you can put a stop to Mom’s moves on the dance floor, you’re in for a surprise. The truth is, she can dance—and she will dance, regardless of what anyone says. Moms…
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The Best Baby Toothbrushes of 2025 for Nurturing Tiny Gums and Emerging Teeth
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to caring for your little one’s oral health, selecting the right toothbrush is crucial. Here’s a roundup of some of the best baby toothbrushes of 2025 that can help keep your baby’s gums and new…
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Parenting with Open Arms
Get Pregnant FastIndulgent. Neglectful. Authoritarian. These three parenting styles send shivers down my spine just by reading them. The mere mention of these labels is intimidating, and I know I’ll likely resonate with at least 8 out of 10 characteristics…
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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…