Tag: parenting
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Embracing the Journey of Aging: Love the Skin You’re In
Get Pregnant Fast By: Laura Jennings Updated: Oct. 7, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 2, 2008 Aging—it’s a topic that often catches us off guard. Sure, we see the signs: those delicate lines around the eyes, the deepening grooves on our foreheads. I’ve got the photographs to verify the changes year by year. As I leaned…
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How to Care for a Baby with Reflux in 21 Simple Steps
Get Pregnant Fast Before becoming a parent, I was led to believe that breastfeeding would be a seamless experience—effortless, painless, and absolutely cooperative. I imagined myself multitasking like a pro, nursing while cooking dinner, managing a toddler, and even typing out blog posts without missing a beat. But the reality? Far from it. As a…
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Urban Dictionary Terms Decoded for Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the latest slang can feel like deciphering a foreign language, especially for those of us who are a bit more seasoned in the parenting game. The Urban Dictionary is a treasure trove of contemporary lingo, and it can be quite the eye-opener for moms eager to understand what the younger generation…
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A Mother’s Journey: Embracing the Art of Letting Go
Get Pregnant Fast I still vividly remember the first day I returned to work after welcoming my first daughter into the world. It was precisely six weeks and four days post-birth. My husband kindly offered to take her to the sitter’s house, as I was unsure I could handle it myself. After spending what felt…
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Understanding Ableism: Its Significance and Why It Matters to Us All
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter arrived, she was absolutely perfect — ten tiny fingers, ten tiny toes, and the sweetest little features. In that moment, she was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. Like many new parents, I was overwhelmed with pride and joy, convinced that my little one was the most…
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Preschool Teacher Criticizes Mom for Sending Cake in Lunch
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising turn of events, a mom recently learned that Australian preschool teachers take their lunch policies quite seriously. After sending her child to school with a slice of chocolate cake, she was met with a stern note from the teacher, which criticized her choice. It’s a reminder that sometimes, even…
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Why Do So Many Moms Embrace the Minivan?
Get Pregnant Fast You know that moment when your favorite song starts playing in the car? That euphoric feeling takes over as you crank up the volume and maybe even roll down the windows (or keep them up if you’re shy about your vocal skills). And let’s not forget the classic car dance move, where…
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10 Thoughts That Cross My Mind While Preparing My Kids’ Lunch
Get Pregnant Fast Packing lunches ranks right up there with bedtime as one of the least enjoyable tasks of parenting. I can’t be the only one feeling this way. As I contemplate the countless lunches I’ll be preparing over my kids’ upbringing, I often wonder what I was thinking when I decided to have three…
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My First Encounter with Star Wars at Age 38
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting, Film, and Pop Culture I was recently caught in an unexpected conversation with my son, Ethan, about the Star Wars saga. “Mom, which Star Wars films have you watched?” he asked, his eyes wide with curiosity. “Honestly, I can’t recall,” I replied, a little sheepishly. “No, which ones? One, two, three,…
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8 Strategies for Supporting Children Through Grief
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the waters of grief can be particularly challenging for children. As adults, we often struggle with loss, but for kids, it can feel overwhelming and confusing. My friend recently faced the loss of her father, a situation that, although expected, is still heart-wrenching. I lost my own dad at 23, yet…