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Everything I Never Wanted to Know About Vaginas
Get Pregnant FastLet’s get straight to the point: I’m relieved not to be a woman. From my perspective, being a woman comes with a whole lot of challenges.Now, don’t start throwing your protest signs just yet. I adore women—especially one…
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10 Advantages of Bringing Your Kids Along to the Doctor’s Office
Get Pregnant FastAs a parent, I often find myself wishing I could slip away to appointments without my little ones. The thought of taking my rambunctious 4-year-old and my spirited 2-year-old into a doctor’s office feels daunting. However, a recent…
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How to Navigate Returning to Work After Being a Stay-at-Home Parent
Get Pregnant FastAfter dedicating almost a decade to raising my kids, I’ve decided it’s time to step back into the workforce. It took a lot of encouragement to get here—let’s face it, who would want to hire someone who has…
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Ringworm in Kids: What Parents Need to Know
Get Pregnant FastIf you notice a red or pinkish-brown circular rash on your child’s skin, it could be a sign of a common fungal infection known as ringworm. Don’t let the name fool you—there are no actual worms involved! Instead,…
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To the Parents of Little Adventurers
Get Pregnant FastThere’s nothing quite like being thousands of miles away from home, exhausted and frazzled, with two energetic kids in tow, to make you question your parenting skills. That’s exactly where I found myself last week during our “vacation”…
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An Open Letter to “Perfect” Parents: Let Go of the Blame
Get Pregnant FastDear Parents,It’s time to stop the cycle of blame and shame towards one another.Let’s rewind a bit. Thirty-five years ago, a mother shopping at a department store briefly left her 6-year-old son, Adam, to check out some lamps.…
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Trump’s Healthcare Plan: A Costly Shift for Women’s Health
Get Pregnant FastIn recent years, women have seen significant improvements in healthcare access and affordability thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, the Trump administration’s proposed changes threaten to reverse these gains, making it increasingly expensive to be a…
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10 Surprising Ways Parenthood Can Actually Save You Money
Get Pregnant FastSo you’re thinking about diving into parenthood? Maybe you’ve already found yourself in a bit of a predicament, like welcoming a little one sooner than planned. (Welcome to the club!) While your main focus will always be what’s…
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I’m the Parent Who Yells, and I Don’t Apologize
Get Pregnant FastYou remember how your parents or teachers could silence you with just a look? One perfectly timed eyebrow raise or a frosty glare, and you’d freeze in your tracks. You’d put down that toy you were about to…
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- Mark Thompson Shares Heartwarming News of Baby Number Two with a Touching Ode to Siblings
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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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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…
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Dad Pranks School with Vacation Snap to Justify Teen’s Absence
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, creativity can sometimes take center stage, especially when it comes to school attendance. One father in the UK, Mark Thompson, recently showcased his ingenuity by using a vacation photo to explain his 15-year-old son Alex’s absence from school. Mark, along with his partner, Lisa, operates a travel…