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Navigating Cold and Flu Season: A Parent’s Guide
Get Pregnant FastAh, the cold and flu season—a time of year that can feel like an endless battle against germs. I understand the temptation to isolate yourself and your family from the outside world. However, with kids, it’s nearly impossible…
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Foods and Drinks to Steer Clear of During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant FastHey there! If you’re navigating the exciting journey of pregnancy, you’re probably focused on nourishing your body and your growing baby. But, equally important is knowing what to avoid on your plate. From hot dogs to sushi, there…
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I Was Left Behind by One of My Closest Friends
Get Pregnant FastLife can throw some unexpected curveballs, especially when it comes to friendships. It was a typical evening: the kids had finally settled down after their baths, engrossed in a movie, and the chaos of the day was fading…
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Lead Paint in Children’s Toys: Keeping Your Little One Safe
Get Pregnant FastHey there! If you’re a parent, you might have heard whispers and concerns about lead paint in toys. You’re not alone in worrying about this. With recent recalls making headlines, it can feel daunting to ensure your baby’s…
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25 Moments of Joy from My Day
Get Pregnant FastSometimes, life has a way of draining the happiness right out of us, doesn’t it? Even when my basic needs—food, water, shelter—are met, the grind of adulting can be a real drag. But just when everything feels upside…
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Reimagining the To-Do List
Get Pregnant FastAs a new day dawns, I find myself inundated with an endless list of responsibilities. The demands of adulthood loom large: tidy this up, organize that, speed up, achieve more. For moms like me, the to-do list seems…
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He’s So Fortunate
Get Pregnant FastIf I had a dollar for every time someone gazed at my son, who I adopted from overseas, and said that he’s so fortunate, I’d be living in luxury. I could easily buy a sleek sports car, a…
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Free Baby Samples? Yes, Please! How to Score Diapers, Formula, and More
Get Pregnant FastHey there, soon-to-be parents! If you’re gearing up for your little one’s arrival, you know that baby essentials can really add up. But guess what? There are tons of free baby samples out there that can help ease…
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What I Say Vs. What My Teenagers Really Hear
Get Pregnant FastAh, the joys of parenting teenagers! Just when you thought you’d mastered the art of communication, you find yourself in a whole new world of misunderstandings. Here’s a humorous take on the classic disconnect between what we say…
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Lessons from My Mom: The Art of Chicken Parmigiana
Get Pregnant FastWhen it comes to whipping up a meal, I often find myself reaching for my phone, dialing my mom for a few pointers. Whether it’s confirming the right ingredients or ensuring I’ve got the oven set to the…
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- 17 Essential Lessons for My Boys
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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…