Category: Pregnancy
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I Haven’t Been the Best Friend Lately, and I Apologize
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 11 PM. My kids are finally tucked in after what feels like a marathon of bedtime negotiations. While my body is begging for rest, my mind is racing with a million thoughts. I’m consumed by the never-ending to-do list, the errands I should have completed, and the overwhelming realization that I’m…
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I Cherish My Growing Kids, Yet I Grieve the Baby Years
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting I Cherish My Growing Kids, Yet I Grieve the Baby Years by Sarah Jenkins Jan. 22, 2023 The words struck me hard, like a punch to the gut. “I never expected that watching my kids grow up would feel like losing someone,” shared a mother in a heartfelt confession. “It’s…
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Why It’s Essential to Hold Our Kids Accountable
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my 10-year-old son, Max, returned home with a report card that showcased impressive As and Bs, with the exception of a glaring F in Social Studies. This caught me off guard, especially since he’d been assuring me nightly that he had no homework. While my parental instincts were on high alert,…
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Students Challenge School’s Policy on Hair Braids
Get Pregnant Fast In a controversial move, a charter school in Massachusetts has faced backlash after suspending two female students for wearing braids, resulting in their removal from sports teams and barring them from attending prom. The incident has sparked a heated debate about the implications of school dress codes and their potential discriminatory effects…
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Being a Good Husband is Simpler Than You Think – So Stop Being a Jerk
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to being a good husband, the bar isn’t set particularly high. All you really need to do is show kindness and consideration. The reality is, many men seem to struggle with this basic concept, which is baffling. I frequently express my gratitude to my husband for even the simplest…
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This Girl Is Joyously Playing in a Field with a Burrito, Because Burritos > Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Behold this heartwarming photo shoot featuring a girl and her beloved burrito! Growing up in California, I can attest that burritos are more than just food; they are a culinary institution. A Mission burrito from San Francisco can easily last a person three days — but who are we kidding? We devour…
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A Heartfelt Thank You to the Older Kids
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Parker Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 You didn’t choose this role, did you? Being the eldest sibling came with responsibilities you probably never anticipated. If you had envisioned it, you might not have fully grasped what it meant to be the “big kid.” Real babies and toddlers can’t be compared to…
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Celebrating Big Kids: A Call for Acknowledgment
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, I always envisioned providing my daughter with a sibling. I imagined the laughter as they teamed up against me, the melodies of their harmonized songs during car rides, the cozy snuggles, the hand-holding, and even the occasional sibling squabble. However, I never anticipated how it would unfold in reality.…
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Toddler Cavities Don’t Define Your Parenting Skills — Seriously
Get Pregnant Fast When my eldest child was just 15 months old, I spotted a worrying brown mark on one of his front teeth. I attempted to wipe it away, but it was stubborn. Panic set in (understandably so), and I found myself spiraling into a Google search frenzy. Was it a stain from vitamins…