Tag: parenting
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Tending to the Garden: The Importance of Marriage Maintenance
Get Pregnant Fast I was engaged in a light-hearted text conversation with an old friend, Jessica, when she casually mentioned her new life as a single mom. I was sitting next to my wife, Sarah, on a plane, just returning from our 11th anniversary celebration on a Caribbean cruise. I quickly typed back, eager for…
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The Strange Trend of Buying Illness: A Cautionary Tale
Get Pregnant Fast I recently stumbled upon a bizarre trend involving individuals who purchase lollipops intentionally contaminated with diseases, all delivered through the mail in hopes of exposing their children to ailments like chicken pox, mumps, or measles—essentially bypassing vaccinations. One recipient shared, “I just received a Pox Package in the mail—two lollipops, a wet…
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The Other Parent: My Kids May Not Call Me ‘Mom’, But I Know My Worth
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve probably experienced those moments where your rational mind acknowledges something isn’t a big deal, yet your inner advocate just can’t let it go. Well, my inner advocate is quite persistent. I fully understand that I am cherished by my partner and our children. I recognize my value within our family dynamic.…
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A Non-Exhaustive List of Things That Won’t Help Your Baby Sleep
Get Pregnant Fast When you have a baby who seems to have a persistent aversion to sleep, well-meaning friends and family will be eager to share their unsolicited advice on how to achieve a peaceful night’s rest. While you might wish they would offer to babysit instead—especially during the ungodly hours of 3 to 10…
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Beware: ‘Super Lice’ Are Present in 25 States – Let’s Hope Yours Isn’t One of Them
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a concerning development in the world of lice: “super lice” have emerged, which are strains that have become resistant to common over-the-counter treatments. Just the mention of “lice” is enough to send shivers down any parent’s spine, and the term “super” only intensifies that anxiety. As the back-to-school season approaches, the…
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Viral Tantrum Video Highlights the Dangers of Judging Parenting Choices
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, we all face those challenging moments when our children throw tantrums, and the weight of judgment from onlookers can feel overwhelming. This experience is magnified when a child has special needs, as strangers often make assumptions that can be deeply hurtful and misleading. A mother named Lisa…
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15 Questions Every New Mother Contemplates
Get Pregnant Fast As a new mom, I’ve discovered that I have plenty of time to think—though not the kind that allows for cleaning or laundry, but rather the kind that invites deep reflection while waiting for my coffee to brew. In the early days of motherhood, I found myself grappling with a myriad of…
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What You Might Not Realize About ‘That’ Mom
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve definitely come across her. You spot her at the grocery store, the playground, the library, the gas station, or even attempting to enjoy a meal at a family-friendly restaurant. She’s the mom with (typically) more than one young child in tow. Her face is bare of makeup, and her hair is…
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This 7-Year-Old with Alopecia Stunned Everyone on Her School’s Crazy Hair Day
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to creativity, seven-year-old Mia Thompson is a shining star. During her school’s “crazy hair day,” Mia faced a unique challenge: she has alopecia, an autoimmune condition that has caused her to lose all her hair in recent months. While some parents might have opted for a wig styled into…