Author: mutony

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Get Pregnant Fast As we move deeper into January—a month that often feels like an extended hangover after the festive season—it’s common to feel the weight of the world on our shoulders. The excitement of the holidays is behind us, leaving many of us drained both emotionally and financially. With winter’s chill in full swing,…

What I’ve Learned After 15 Years of Marriage

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Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 30, 2016 Originally Published: Aug. 15, 2015 In our cozy living room, a large wedding photo hangs prominently above the love seat where my husband, Mark, often finds himself from 9 to 10 p.m., sometimes snoring softly. More often than not, one or both of us gaze at the youthful…

Three Crucial Words to Share with Our Teens: ‘Cut the Nonsense’

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Get Pregnant Fast At some point in our lives as parents, we must take a long, hard look at the teenagers we’ve nurtured with love and dedication. It’s time to smile and say, “Cut the nonsense.” These three words not only guide our children toward becoming better adults but also contribute to creating a more…

How Parenthood Turns Your Life Upside Down (And You’ll Love It Anyway)

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Get Pregnant Fast Once we tied the knot, we took our sweet time—five years, to be exact—before diving into parenthood. Those years were blissful, filled with uninterrupted sleep and the absence of midnight encounters with tiny humans whose wide eyes are peering at you in the dark. It was a time of freedom from public…

To My Son Liam on Your First Day of Kindergarten

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Get Pregnant Fast Dear Precious Liam, As summer draws to a close, I’ve noticed my social media feed filling up with heartwarming photos of children excitedly embarking on their first day of school. I see posts from fellow parents, some celebrating, some shedding tears as they send their little ones off on this new adventure.…

Survival Parenting: A Practical Guide to Making it Through the Day

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Get Pregnant Fast The clock strikes 3 a.m., and your baby is wide awake, refusing to go back to sleep. By 4 a.m., the bed is soaked, and your 4-year-old has been using you as a personal wrestling mat throughout the night. Now it’s 7 a.m., and the kids are starting to stir. You’re running…

Disciplining Your Child: Navigating Parenting When Time is Limited

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Get Pregnant Fast As I turned to my partner, I found myself saying, “She needs to understand that her actions have consequences.” My thoughts trailed off, leaving me pondering what it truly means to raise a child when the future may not be as certain as we hope. Every child has vital lessons to learn…

9 Things Parents Say vs. What They Really Mean

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Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often find ourselves navigating the tricky waters of communication with our kids. We pour our hearts into everything we do for them, whether that’s playing pretend in their fort or showering them with compliments about how smart and incredible they are. But let’s be real: there are moments when…

Elton John: ‘I Never Imagined Becoming a Father’

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