Tag: parenting
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Why This Mother Nearly Rejected the Idea of Another Child
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can present a myriad of feelings and decisions, and for one mother, the thought of welcoming a second child sparked a whirlwind of contemplation. After the arrival of her first daughter, Emma, she felt complete with their family unit of three. Despite loving her role as a mother, she frequently found…
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5 Unexpected Things I Long For After Becoming a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson, The Family Organizer Becoming a parent often comes with a long list of things you miss—sleep, spontaneous outings with friends, or simply having time to enjoy personal hobbies. While these are common grievances, there are a few unexpected aspects of my pre-mom life that I genuinely yearn for. Here…
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Eve Rodsky on the Hidden Workload of Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast When Harvard-educated attorney and mother Eve Rodsky found herself in tears over a simple text about blueberries, she realized a change was necessary. Many women still shoulder the majority of invisible labor—essentially the constant responsibility for household tasks and childcare. Rodsky aims to help restore balance in domestic roles. In her journey…
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Why Raising One Child Was More Challenging for Me Than Two
Get Pregnant Fast “One is like one. Two is like twenty.” I can’t count how many times I heard this saying after welcoming my first child. As if the thought of expanding my family wasn’t daunting enough, this idea alone made me hesitate. Twenty? No thank you. I was already struggling to manage with just…
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Submissions Now Open for the 2022 Best of Baby Awards!
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, friends! It’s that exciting time of year again—submissions for the 2022 Best of Baby Awards are officially open! Our team, including editors like Sarah and Jake, is on the lookout for the safest, most innovative, and budget-friendly baby products that truly make parenting a bit easier. But we can’t do…
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Columnist Calls Out Pregnancy Fit Shaming
Get Pregnant Fast As a runner, I’ve daydreamed about maintaining my miles throughout all three trimesters of pregnancy. Well, maybe just the first two. But one thing is certain: I’m not in the same league as Jenna Thompson, an elite distance runner who has managed to train through four pregnancies and shares her fitness wisdom…
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Surprising Things I Never Imagined Cleaning Until I Became a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of parenthood! You know it’s going to be a bit chaotic, but nothing quite prepares you for the unexpected cleaning tasks that come with a newborn. I figured I’d be dealing with dirty diapers, spit-up, and the occasional snotty nose, but some things really caught me off guard. So,…
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No Roadmap for This: Establishing Fresh Traditions
Pregnancy Overview Pregnancy Week by Week First Trimester Second Trimester Third Trimester Health & Wellness Morning Sickness Pregnancy Symptoms Life & Career Twins & Multiples Baby Showers & Reveals Labor & Delivery Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss Product Reviews Get Pregnant Fast Explore all things pregnancy! From the discomfort of morning sickness to the joy of…
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10 Thoughts Your Baby Is Definitely Having
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine diving into your little one’s mind! If only they could share their thoughts, we’d discover a world of giggles, mischief, and pure curiosity. Here’s a fun peek at what your baby might be thinking as they explore their new surroundings. “Rolling around during diaper changes is the best! Who needs a…