Tag: parenting
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5 Realities Only Moms with Curly Hair Truly Comprehend
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, I inherited a handful of quirks from my mother: my knack for rolling my eyes at nonsense, an aversion to lateness, and a love for cozy mystery novels. But the most notable trait? My wild, curly hair. People often rave about curls, claiming that women spend significant money to achieve…
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The Joys of Being an Aunt
Get Pregnant Fast Once upon a time, I envisioned a life filled with four children. Fast forward to the present, and after welcoming two wonderful kids into my family, I am quite certain that my days of baby-making are behind me. While there are moments when I feel a twinge of longing for a daughter…
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Why Do Kids Seem So Eerie at Night?
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re looking for a real-life thriller experience, becoming a parent is a great way to dive in. For those without kids, consider borrowing a friend’s little ones for a weekend to witness the nighttime antics firsthand. When the moon is high and the world outside is cloaked in darkness, the strange…
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Remember the ‘Secret Moms’ This Mother’s Day
Get Pregnant Fast Mother’s Day often brings to mind joyful celebrations, but for many, it serves as a stark reminder of what has been lost. Among these individuals are the ‘Secret Moms’—women who have experienced the heart-wrenching goodbye to a baby, yet still identify as mothers. These Secret Moms carried their children within them, nurturing…
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Your Baby Can Still Get Vaccinated Even with a Cold: Busting 13 Common Vaccine Myths
Read more Are you feeling uneasy about vaccinating your child? It’s completely normal to have questions and concerns. To help you navigate through the sea of misinformation, we’re here to debunk some of the most prevalent myths surrounding vaccines. Multiple Vaccines Are Unsafe: Contrary to what some may believe, administering several vaccines at once, whether…
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Learning to Love Myself as a Plus-Size Mom
Get Pregnant Fast A few years ago, I penned what I intended to be a light-hearted piece for this website titled “Obese and Expecting.” It resonated with countless readers and was shared extensively on social media. Many women reached out to express their gratitude for my candidness about having healthy pregnancies while being a size…
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Before You Judge the Mom with a Cart Full of Soda
Get Pregnant Fast One day, while running errands with my son, we made a brief stop at the grocery store. Our shopping cart quickly filled up with packs of soda. After grabbing a few additional items, we struggled to maneuver our heavy cart towards the checkout. As we passed the deli section, a woman shot…