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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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14 Surprising Truths About Your First Pregnancy (Sponsored)
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the path to parenthood can be an exhilarating, daunting, and sometimes downright terrifying experience. Especially if it’s your first pregnancy. The whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Will you manage the sleepless nights?…
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No, Guys, ‘Real Men’ Aren’t Always Interested in Sex
Get Pregnant FastAs parents prepare to send their children off to college, many will take the opportunity to have important discussions with their daughters about sexual assault, ways to stay safe, and what steps to take if they find themselves…
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Understanding Miscarriage: Causes, Signs, and Symptoms of Pregnancy Loss
Get Pregnant FastNavigating the journey of pregnancy can be filled with excitement and anticipation, but it can also bring profound heartache when faced with the reality of miscarriage. A miscarriage is the unexpected loss of a pregnancy before the 20-week…
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Your Toddler’s Third Week Menu: Navigating Mealtime with Ease
Get Pregnant FastIntroduce a diverse range of foods to broaden their palate and let them explore different tastes and textures. Mealtime can become a delightful experience by having fun with the food—create pancake faces with fresh fruit or cut grilled…
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Like Mother, Like Son: Raising a Mini-Me Can Be Quite the Challenge
Get Pregnant FastMy son is an introspective, book-loving, somewhat quirky individual. He possesses a unique blend of intelligence and silliness, exhibiting moments of deep focus and unexpected emotional outbursts.In many ways, he mirrors me, which can be both startling and…
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I Never Realized I Wanted a Child with Down Syndrome
Parenting InsightsGet Pregnant FastYears ago, I found myself deeply engaged on the Down Syndrome forums at Baby Center. I delved into countless discussions filled with questions, emotional outpourings, and hopeful stories. Amidst the tears and triumphs, a particular phrase struck…
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Nurturing Healthy Daughters Who Understand That No Woman is an ‘Angel’
Get Pregnant FastNavigating womanhood is a journey, one that I have experienced both before and after becoming a mother. I started off as a tomboy, awkwardly flirting with makeup and fashion, including the elusive cat-eye eyeliner (which I never mastered).…
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The App Dilemma: Should We Monitor Our Kids’ Online Activity?
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to technology and our kids, there’s a fine line between protection and invasion of privacy. I remember when I first handed my son his phone; we had a serious talk about using it responsibly. I…
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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…