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7 Essential Tips for Welcoming Your College Student Home for Summer Break
Get Pregnant FastSummer break is an exciting time for parents with college-aged children, filled with anticipation, joy, and a touch of anxiety. You want to avoid overwhelming them with too many questions or, even worse, offering unsolicited advice. It’s a…
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So, Your Kid Isn’t Into Sports? Here’s What You Should Know
Get Pregnant FastSo, your child isn’t interested in sports? Don’t sweat it! Here’s some friendly advice: not every kid is cut out for athletic activities.Let’s be real for a moment. You might not find yourself cheering from the sidelines in…
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Nurturing Sibling Connections: Strategies for Success
Get Pregnant FastIs sibling rivalry wearing you down? You’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed by the constant squabbles among your kids. When your children share a loving and respectful bond, parenting becomes a fulfilling journey. However, when they’re at each…
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Navigating Costco with Kids: A Survival Guide
Get Pregnant FastIt’s a scenario many parents face: you finally carve out a free morning in your busy schedule, and the ambitious side of you decides it’s time to tackle that ever-growing to-do list. First on the agenda? A trip…
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5 Insights I Gained from Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant FastI used to take pride in my bosom. They were petite, well-shaped, and perky. But after having kids and choosing to breastfeed, those days are long gone. My youngest son, Max, has taken to nursing like a champ,…
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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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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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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…
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In Search of a BFF: A 30-Something Soccer Mom’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As a 30-something soccer mom, I’m on the lookout for a new best friend to share this wild ride of motherhood with. If you’re a clean-freak CrossFitter, this probably isn’t the place for you. I’m all for healthy eating, but I believe in balance—let’s share a froyo at that adorable spot our…