Tag: parenting
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Why I Won’t Apologize for Vaccinating My Children
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle By Jessica Lane March 15, 2023 Last week, my son had his well-baby checkup, and thankfully, it was a pretty uneventful visit. After addressing a minor issue with a scaly patch on his toes (which turned out to be just sweaty feet), our wonderful nurse brought in his vaccinations. He…
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Two Kids Is Not the Same as Having Twins—Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting, especially with twins, is an experience like no other. As a parent of boy/girl twins who are now 17 months old, I can attest that the journey has been both overwhelming and enlightening. The news of expecting twins wasn’t entirely unexpected, but hearing the doctor announce, “Here’s one sac, and… here’s…
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Watch: 5 Pregnancy “Sins” You Can Totally Commit!
Read more Hey there, mama-to-be! When you find out you’re pregnant, it often feels like a ton of fun activities are suddenly off-limits. But fear not! There are actually quite a few things you can still enjoy while you’re expecting. Here are five “sins” that are perfectly fine to indulge in—just remember to consult your…
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I Lost My Cool and Banned TV from My Kids’ Lives Indefinitely
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Parenting By: Samantha Cooper Date: November 26, 2023 Image Credit: Thanasis Zovoilis / Getty Images My 4-year-old son has developed a fascination with television, particularly those bizarre YouTube channels featuring adults with oddly animated hands unboxing and playing with toys. To me, these videos resemble one continuous advertisement for overpriced plastic…
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14 Reasons Your 40s Are Like Being a Teen Again
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat in the orthodontist’s chair, a wave of nostalgia washed over me. Here I was, at 43, getting fitted for dental trays to correct my teeth—again! It felt a bit embarrassing, especially since I had already endured braces as a teenager. Listening to the dental assistant list the forbidden foods—gummy…
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Dear New Mom: The Unfathomable Journey of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast As I watch another friend share the news of her pregnancy, I feel a rush of emotions that I can hardly contain. You see, the journey of motherhood is often described in a myriad of opinions, yet nothing can fully prepare you for the experience itself. Time may slip away and change…
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Italian Baby Boy Names
Read more When it comes to choosing a name for your little one, Italian baby boy names offer a blend of elegance and cultural significance. Whether you’re inspired by contemporary trends or classic favorites, these names resonate beautifully in both Italy and the U.S. Here’s a look at some popular Italian names for boys, each…
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Navigating Anxiety and Concerns About Motherhood
Read more Every time I encounter a crying infant, I feel a wave of panic about becoming a mother. Can I truly handle everything that comes with it? Unlike many animals in the wild, the instinctual knowledge of how to care for a baby doesn’t come naturally to us humans. For instance, a first-time mother…
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Lunch Among the Memories: A Unique Family Tradition
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Oct. 9, 2023 Originally Published: May 6, 2023 Trigger Warning: Child loss Today, my family and I shared a meal in an unexpected place—a cemetery. It may sound unusual, but for us, it was a meaningful way to connect with our loved one who is no longer with us. My daughter,…
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Our Son Lost His Baby Sister, and It Shatters My Heart
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast It pains me to reflect on the innocent love our son possesses. Just over a year ago, on a seemingly ordinary Monday morning, he woke to find his baby sister in the room next to him — a sister he had cherished for nearly 14 months. He knew her name long…