Author: mutony

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Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming turn of events, a stranger’s thoughtful gift for a baby born with a cleft palate came just when it was needed most. Jessica Thompson, a 26-year-old mother, received unexpected kindness after facing a hurtful comment online about her son, Ethan. During her 20-week ultrasound, Jessica learned that her baby…

5 Downsides of the KonMari Method

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Get Pregnant Fast When I was a kid, I had an unusual talent for organizing. While my sister would pay me a dollar to tidy her room, I would direct her on how to declutter—sort socks into hampers, arrange books by height, and banish distracting posters from sight. Fast forward to today, and I still…

In Defense of Protecting Our Children for as Long as Possible

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Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I engage in open and honest conversations with our children. No topic is off-limits; when they have questions, we strive to provide clear answers that are appropriate for their age. However, we are mindful of what, when, and how much information we share with them. Yes, we deliberately shield…

The Connection Between Swaddling and SIDS: What Parents Need to Know

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in Donor

Get Pregnant Fast Swaddling has long been a popular method for helping infants sleep, but a recent study has raised concerns about its potential link to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). This research indicates that swaddling may increase the risk of SIDS by approximately one-third, leaving many parents feeling anxious. However, factors like age and…

Navigating the Challenges of Parenting an Anxious Learner

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Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like a rollercoaster ride, especially when you have a child who struggles with anxiety around learning. I remember vividly a recent evening spent in my 7-year-old son’s room, trying to assist him with his homework. To say it was a challenge would be an understatement. Whenever he encounters…

A Piece of Junk Mail Reminded Me of My Loss and My Strength

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in TTC

Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life after losing a child is a journey that changes everything. As a parent who has faced this unimaginable grief, I often reflect on the distinct lines drawn between life “before” and “after” the loss. Over the years, while the tears may come less often, the ache in my heart remains.…

Hey, Oldest Child: Remember, You’re His Sister, Not His Mom

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Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, you might assume that a small age gap between siblings, like the 355 days between my kids, would foster a sense of equality rather than a strict older sister-younger brother dynamic. I expected them to be more like partners in crime, but I quickly learned that my daughter takes…

5 Reasons Toddlers Are Simpler Than Teens

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in TTC

Get Pregnant Fast Ah, fellow parents. There’s no denying that raising toddlers can sometimes feel like a chaotic ride. It’s true that having a little one (or two) at home can resemble living with a hyperactive, overly affectionate party-goer who’s had one too many drinks—24/7. The challenges of managing toddlers—those pint-sized tornadoes of energy—often seem…

Alyssa Greenfield Advocates for Extended Breastfeeding in New Viral Photo

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