Tag: parenting
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The Must-See Postpartum Musical for Every New Mom
Get Pregnant Fast If you enjoyed the iconic First Moon Party from HelloFlo, you’re in for a treat! The creative minds behind that gem are back with a new tribute to the postpartum experience. And by “tribute,” we mean a hilariously raw reflection that captures the utter chaos of new motherhood. This musical brilliantly navigates…
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Navigating Motherhood with a Speech-Delayed Child
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mother to a child with speech delays can be a profound journey filled with a whirlwind of emotions. When my son was born with a genetic condition that often leads to language delays, I anticipated that his speech development would take longer than average. Unfortunately, as time moved on, the…
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New Year’s Resolutions for Moms: A Realistic Approach
Get Pregnant Fast As we approach the New Year, many of us start thinking about resolutions. I recently saw a friend share her ambitious list of goals: read 65 books, swim every Tuesday night, and tackle a recipe from each of her cookbooks. I couldn’t help but chuckle. Sure, these are great aspirations, but let’s…
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Breaking the Cycle of Overprotective Helicopter Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a well-known truth that as we age, we often mirror our parents more than we’d like to admit. In our youth, we strive to break away from their influence, only to find ourselves adopting their habits and phrases when we embark on our own parenting journeys. Before we know it, we…
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Redefining ‘Normal’ in the Journey of Parenting a Child with Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever been asked, “Is your other child normal?” How would you respond to that? This question was directed at me not long ago, and it prompted a deep reflection on the meaning of “normal.” According to Oxford Dictionaries, “normal” is defined as “conforming to a standard; usual, typical or expected.”…
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The Key to Nurturing Joyful and Well-Adjusted Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, I consider myself quite knowledgeable—though I say this with a sense of humility, not arrogance. After all, I’m a parent myself, and I’m eager to share what I’ve learned along this journey. If you implement these guidelines, you can expect to raise happy and well-adjusted children who…
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Why I Choose Not to Hover Over My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my mother was never one to hover. Instead, she encouraged me to play outside while she took care of household chores, like baking and visiting friends. It was a different time; children were expected to entertain themselves while their parents managed daily life without a second thought. Now, as I…
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Reflecting on Sterilization: My Vasectomy Journey After Ten Years
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re married to someone in the healthcare field, you tend to encounter some intriguing literature. As a man, I often find myself drawn to the titles in women’s health magazines—like “The Pursuit of the Ideal Vagina” or “Understanding Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.” One particular headline caught my eye years ago: “Sterilization Regret…
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To the Mom at the Water Park
Get Pregnant Fast It was sweltering outside—90 degrees, with the sun blazing overhead. To escape the oppressive heat, my husband and I decided to take our children to a quaint water park. This place featured a whimsical green frog with big, pink eyes that squirted water from its mouth, a charming red and white mushroom…