Tag: parenting
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Why Traveling Makes Me Constipated (And It’s Hilarious)
Get Pregnant Fast When I hit the road, it feels like my body has a serious case of homesickness—specifically, my backside. The moment I lock my front door and embark on my journey, my body signals a definitive “nope.” It misses the comfort of my own bathroom, and my digestive system makes it clear that…
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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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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 We Must Dismantle the Stigma and Legalize Marijuana Nationwide
Get Pregnant Fast Marijuana remains a controversial topic, particularly among parents. I want to share my personal journey to shed light on why it’s time to end the stigma surrounding this plant and advocate for its legalization everywhere. Around 18 years ago, I was plagued by debilitating “headaches”—a term used back when chronic migraines weren’t…
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Hold Onto Your Bowls: Lucky Charms and Frosted Flakes Unite in a Cereal Mashup
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re a fan of breakfast indulgences, get ready to be excited! General Mills has officially launched a new cereal that combines the beloved Lucky Charms with Frosted Flakes — a pairing that sounds like a morning miracle. If these two sugary delights aren’t already at the top of your guilty pleasure…
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I Firmly Commit to My Kids’ Sleep Schedule
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, I like to consider myself a laid-back mom. My kids might munch on Cheerios off the floor, and our sleeping arrangements tend to be quite flexible. We often spend quality time at my friend’s Clubhouse, known as Mickey. Perhaps you’ve heard of him. It’s not about laziness;…
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When a Stay-at-Home Mom Decides to Rejoin the Workforce
Get Pregnant Fast I always anticipated that my wife, Sarah, would want to return to work. She had dedicated several years to being a stay-at-home mom, and while we had managed well financially, she was ready for a change. Naturally, I was fully supportive of her decision. Over our 13 years together, we’ve navigated various…
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How Growing Up in a Divorced Family Can Shape Your Own Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast My parents separated when I was just 10 years old. My father left for another relationship, and he passed away a decade later after his fourth marriage. Meanwhile, my mother is currently on her third marriage. The result? An extended family that includes numerous stepparents, stepsiblings, half-siblings, and step-relatives, many of whom…
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Mom’s Brilliant Selfie Strategy: A Must-Know for Parents of Teens
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, keeping tabs on our teens can feel like a daunting task. While it’s not that we don’t trust them (okay, maybe sometimes we have our doubts), the reality is that many adolescents have been known to stretch the truth. Thankfully, technology provides us with the means to connect with…
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The F-Word That Poses a Real Threat to Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself in my kitchen, typing away, while my 6-year-old son, Leo, snoozes on the sofa, completely worn out. The conversation we just had before he dozed off was utterly outrageous, and there was nothing I could have done to prevent it—nothing I could do alone, anyway (unless I decided to…