Category: Pregnancy
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Why Restricting Kids’ Bathroom Breaks Is Detrimental (And Absurd)
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges that come with potty training. My youngest son, Jake, struggled with it longer than most. He had frequent accidents until he turned 8 and even required pull-ups at night until he was 10. Despite my efforts to limit his liquid intake before bed or…
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The Real F Word: Why ‘Fat’ Cuts Deeper Than You Think
Get Pregnant Fast During my son’s routine check-up at two and a half, he casually dropped the F-bomb for the first time. “How are we doing today?” the doctor asked, entering the room in his quirky tie, only to find my little one squatting beneath the exam table in search of lost coins. “Good,” my…
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Hey Kids, My Uterus Isn’t Your GPS
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, my dear children! Gather ’round for a moment because we need to have a little heart-to-heart. You know those two incredible orbs in your head, commonly referred to as “eyes”? It’s time to put them to good use because, frankly, I think you’ve forgotten how to employ them effectively. These lovely…
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Why Singing Loudly Benefits Your Family: Here’s the Science Behind It
Get Pregnant Fast I plugged my phone into the car’s audio system and selected our favorite playlist. “Alright, team,” I said to my three children, “the only songs worth singing are the ones we sing loudly!” And just like that, my eight-, six-, and four-year-olds and I belted out, at the top of our lungs,…
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I’m Over Asking My Partner for Help at Home
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday unfolded like any typical day in our busy household. I rose early, showered, and got ready before waking the kids. Meanwhile, my partner, Mike, got up, showered, and took the dogs for their morning walk. We loaded the kids into the car and dropped them off at daycare. After a long…
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Why Back-to-School Gives Me Mixed Feelings
Get Pregnant Fast As the back-to-school season approaches, I find myself both excited and overwhelmed, feeling like I’m in a marathon where I’ve stumbled multiple times but keep pushing forward for the reward at the finish line. That reward? A few blissful hours of solitude and maybe even a midday margarita. Yes, I can almost…