Tag: parenting
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To My Strong-Willed Son: Together, We’ve Overcome
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself watching my 3-year-old son, Oliver, as he throws a fit over the way I’ve cut his bagel. I was supposed to slice it into quarters, but somehow I managed to forget that minor detail. As I attempt to soothe him by encouraging him to breathe and express his feelings,…
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An Apology to My Youngest Child: A Heartfelt Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little One, As I cradled you in my arms today while you drifted off to sleep, I couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed with emotion. Your sweet, innocent scent, the softness of your curly hair against my cheek—it all reminded me of how precious you are. Yet, it also brought a wave…
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How Will My Kids Experience Love Without Handwritten Notes?
Get Pregnant Fast When I look back on my teenage years, I can’t help but reminisce about the shoebox filled with notes that, unfortunately, vanished during a move 15 years ago. That box once held a treasure trove of heartfelt messages, intricate doodles, and the kind of drama that only young love can inspire. Each…
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Shower Time: The Mom Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast As mothers, we surrender many of our previous indulgences, and that’s just part of the journey. Those peaceful Sundays in our pajamas, sipping coffee, and getting lost in a good book? Gone. The laid-back brunches filled with mimosas and laughter with friends—those are long gone too. Now, the only texts popping up…
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Sticker Charts: A Parenting Misstep?
Get Pregnant Fast In the latest chapter of “everything we do might ruin our children,” a recent article in The Atlantic takes a hard look at sticker charts and their role in contemporary parenting. Did you think they were just a playful way to reward good behavior? Think again. According to this parenting advice, sticker…
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5 Sour Spots in the Sweet Spot of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself at a gathering with my children when I bumped into an old acquaintance, Sarah. She was juggling her baby and toddlers, and as we exchanged pleasantries, I instantly recognized the exhaustion etched on her face. It was that unmistakable expression of a long day filled with endless childcare…
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The Question That Weighs Heavily on My Heart
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, there exists a question that many might consider innocent, yet for some, it carries a weight that can be unbearable. “Are you planning to have more children?” This inquiry often arises when I’m out with my 2½-year-old daughter, and while it may seem harmless, it triggers a…
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7 Jagged Little Pill Titles That Resonate with Moms Today
Get Pregnant Fast When I first belted out “You Oughta Know” during my college years, it was the perfect anthem for my heartache. But another track, affectionately dubbed “#8” among friends, was “Head Over Feet.” While “You Oughta Know” was a fierce expression of heartbreak, “Head Over Feet” offered a sweet reminder of hope and…