Tag: parenting
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Your Baby’s Due Date is September 19!
Read more Feeling excited? As you navigate this wonderful chapter, it’s crucial to stay informed about what’s ahead. For example, did you know only 1 in 20 babies are actually born on their due date? Most pregnancies last anywhere from 38 to 42 weeks, so you might have a bit of a wait before you…
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Should We Allow Our Daughters to Join Cheerleading Squads?
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I overheard a girl remark, “My mom said I could participate in any sport except cheerleading because it’s just about cheering for the boys.” As a feminist, I understood her perspective, but as someone who once donned a cheerleader’s uniform, I found myself conflicted. This led me to reflect on whether…
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Parents Are Spending Over $170 on Holiday Gifts for Each Child, Survey Reveals
Read more As the holiday season approaches, many parents are feeling the pressure to find the perfect gifts for their little ones. A recent survey reveals that, on average, parents are shelling out about $173 for each child during this festive time. Interestingly, this amount stays relatively consistent across different age groups, meaning even infants…
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Experiencing the Heartbreak of a Miscarriage: My Journey
Get Pregnant Fast The atmosphere is unnervingly sterile. I find myself in a dimly lit corridor, the hum of fluorescent lights creating a surreal backdrop. It feels like I’m trapped in a time warp, as if nothing in this space has changed since the 1970s. I catch a glimpse of a dusty Time magazine poster,…
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Why I’m Not Pursuing Love After My Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of my divorce, I was filled with eagerness and optimism about dating. I envisioned myself finding a new partner, perhaps even remarrying, and effortlessly creating a blended family. As a hopeless romantic, I thought it would be easy to transition into this new chapter of life. However, reality has…
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Contrary to Common Misconceptions, Black Men Are Engaged and Devoted Fathers
Get Pregnant Fast From my earliest memories, my father has been an actively involved presence in my life. As a child, he never missed a chance to read me bedtime stories—often multiple tales in one night. He was there for family dinners, took us on outings to the playground, and even treated us to special…
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Dad Captures His Daughter’s First Days of School in Heartwarming Graduation Video
Get Pregnant Fast As graduation season rolls around, it brings with it a wave of nostalgia and a reality check on just how quickly time passes in the parenting journey. One moment, you’re holding back tears as you send your little one off for their first day of school, and the next, you’re overwhelmed with…
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Embracing My Sexuality After 40: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Carter Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 Originally Published: Feb. 14, 2018 Turning 40 felt like a personal renaissance, a newfound sense of freedom that I never anticipated. Sure, we’ve all heard the saying that “40 is the new 20,” but I couldn’t disagree more. In my 20s, I grappled with insecurities…
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Your Baby’s Due Date is March 26
Your Pregnancy Timeline First Trimester: June 19 to September 17 Second Trimester: September 18 to December 24 Third Trimester: December 25 to March 26 Read more Did you know that only about 5% of babies are born on their exact due date? A typical pregnancy lasts between 38 to 42 weeks, meaning many parents are…
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It’s Been 143 Days Since I Lost My Son
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By: Lila Hayes Updated: Dec. 20, 2017 Originally Published: Dec. 20, 2017 Trigger Warning: Child loss, stillbirth It has been 143 days since I lost my son, Noah. You know how, after a child is born, parents often count their age in months? And then there are those parents who proudly…