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Millie Bobby Brown Sends Heartfelt Support to Boy After His ‘Stranger Things’ Birthday Party Gets Cancelled
Get Pregnant Fast In a touching display of kindness, actress Millie Bobby Brown reached out to console a young boy whose highly-anticipated Stranger Things birthday bash fell flat when none of his friends showed up. The story, which has the potential to break your heart and then stitch it back together, highlights the importance of…
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I Want a Supportive Mom Squad That Embraces All of Me
Get Pregnant Fast When I was expecting, meticulously folding those tiny outfits and sanitizing pacifiers, I often pondered what motherhood would truly entail. However, I never considered the kind of friendships I would need (and make) as a new mom. It didn’t dawn on me that my pre-baby friendships might shift, that my single or…
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Embracing Small-Town Living: The Joy of Raising Kids in a Close-Knit Community
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in a quaint town in Maine with a population below 3,000 was a unique experience for me. My childhood was spent surrounded by nature, often with our nearest neighbor over a half-mile away. I vividly recall the freedom of biking barefoot to her house without a helmet, all while never…
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Parent Burnout: Recognizing the Reality and 6 Effective Strategies to Combat It
Get Pregnant Fast Do you find yourself feeling drained by the demands of parenting? Do you ever question your ability to positively influence your children? Have you fantasized about escaping, even momentarily, from the chaos of family life? Many parents encounter these feelings at various points in their parenting journey. Yet, when these emotions persist,…
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Not Every Mom Has — Or Needs — A Mom Tribe
Get Pregnant Fast My first child arrived at the early hour of 2:30 AM. My closest friend, who lives several states away, urged me to call her the moment he was born, regardless of the time. When my husband made that call to share the joyous news, her immediate response was, “I’m on my way!”…
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The Unique Connection Among NICU Moms: A Bond We Rely On
Get Pregnant Fast As I reached out to the mother who had just entered our shared NICU space, I could hear the raw emotions spilling through the thin curtain that separated us. The sounds of fear, blame, and overwhelming confusion filled the air. “I’m not leaving here without her,” she cried to her partner, who…
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20 Tweets That Will Help You Laugh About Your Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast Anxiety is a reality many of us face, and while it can feel overwhelming, finding humor in our experiences can be incredibly therapeutic. Here are 20 light-hearted tweets that perfectly capture the quirks of living with anxiety, helping us to share a laugh amidst the chaos: People with anxiety are often overly…
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My Home: The Neighborhood Hub, and I Embrace It
Get Pregnant Fast Amidst the joyful chaos of my household, there are currently seven children running around, only four of whom are mine. Just as I settle into a moment of peace, the doorbell chimes again—make that eight, no, nine little voices echoing through the halls. The excitement reverberates from every corner, and I can…