Tag: parenting
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Multiple Pregnancies: Twins, Triplets, and More
Read more Experiencing a pregnancy with just one baby brings about significant changes to your life and body, so it can be hard to envision what it would be like to have twins or higher-order multiples. However, it’s noteworthy that more women in the United States are having multiple pregnancies than ever before. According to…
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Modern Family Blog: Your Go-To Resource for Pregnancy and Parenting
Read more Are you ready to embark on the amazing journey of parenthood? The Modern Family Blog is here to guide you every step of the way, from conception to those precious early years of your child’s life. Our app, created by a team of dedicated writers, health experts, and child development specialists, provides personalized…
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Relax, Parents: It’s Okay If Your 5-Year-Old Isn’t Reading Yet, and Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent post, comedian Lisa Harper candidly discussed her choice not to teach her 5-year-old son to read just yet. She shared, “We read to him every day, diving into adventures like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and getting lost in the world of Harry Potter. Our focus is on nurturing his…
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Photo of Young Girl and Soccer Referee Goes Viral for an Inspiring Reason
Get Pregnant Fast In an unexpected twist at a recent soccer match, a referee became the highlight of the day for a four-year-old girl named Lily Thompson. During a game in England, Lily was filled with excitement upon seeing a female referee, which made her day unforgettable. Typically, referees endure the frustrations of fans, but…
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Your Baby’s Due Date is April 1
Your Pregnancy Timeline 1st Trimester: From June 25 to September 23 2nd Trimester: From September 24 to December 30 3rd Trimester: From December 31 to April 1 Read more It’s fascinating to note that only about 1 in 20 babies are actually born on their due dates. Typically, a pregnancy lasts between 38 to 42…
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Postpartum Depression (PPD) Screening Test
Read more Hey there, friends! If you’ve just welcomed a little one into your life, it’s completely normal to feel a mix of emotions. You might be over the moon about your new arrival but also feel overwhelmed, irritable, sad, or anxious—sometimes all at once! These feelings can sometimes escalate into a more serious condition…
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A Heartfelt Message to My Friends with Their Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast Dear friends who are fortunate enough to still have their mothers, It struck like a thief in the night—ten months from the moment she received her diagnosis to the day we said our final goodbyes. Cancer has a cruel way of stealing not just health, but also time, leaving families reeling from…
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A Call to Action: The U.S. Leads the World in Child Gun Deaths
Get Pregnant Fast When envisioning America, images of apple pie and the stars and stripes often come to mind. Sadly, we must now also associate it with a grim reality: the alarming rate of child fatalities caused by firearms. A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics reveals shocking statistics. Between 2012 and 2014, an…
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Your Baby’s Due Date is September 12
Your Pregnancy Timeline First Trimester: From December 6 to March 6 Second Trimester: From March 7 to June 12 Third Trimester: From June 13 to September 12 Read more Did you know that only about 5% of babies are born on their exact due date? Generally, pregnancies last between 38 to 42 weeks, so there’s…
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The Myth of the Perfect Parent is Stealing Our Joy
Get Pregnant Fast When my first child was a toddler, I found myself captivated by a variety of crafting blogs. Admittedly, I lack any real crafting skills, but these blogs made it sound so effortless to whip up charming mittens or create a papier-mâché basket alongside my energetic 2-year-old. It appeared these crafty moms had…