Tag: parenting
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When Politicians Were Dull: A Hope for My Children
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my experience of politics was defined by a single president. From my perspective as a child in the ’80s, political life lacked any real suspense. I was only five when President Reagan took office, and I don’t recall his election. The assassination attempt in early 1981 also slipped…
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My Most Significant Parenting Misstep: A Battle I Still Face
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my first year as a parent, I realize that my greatest mistake is one I still battle with today. I tend to be overly rigid and uptight. Honestly, I often feel as if I’m a tightly wound spring ready to snap at any moment. I partnered with a wonderfully laid-back…
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Wrestling Kids into Pajamas: A Hilarious Parenting Reality Check
Get Pregnant Fast Anyone who has ever tried to put kids to bed knows it can be a challenging circus act. A recent video featuring a mom, Sarah Miller, wrangling her four little ones into pajamas has taken the internet by storm, amassing millions of views for its relatable chaos. When most of us think…
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I Misplaced My Daughter at the Zoo—She’s Okay, But I’m Still Shaken
Get Pregnant Fast April 9, 2023 It was one of those rare sunny days in the Pacific Northwest, so my family decided to visit the zoo. Naturally, it seemed like the entire city had the same idea, making the zoo quite the bustling spot. While the crowds were manageable, I was excited for some fresh…
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7 Ways My Kids Successfully Get Their Way
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often think we have the upper hand, but our children are picking up on our vulnerabilities just as fast as we learn their behavior. It’s like we’ve entered a secret pact where they know exactly how to push my buttons. Here’s how my kids have become masters of manipulation,…
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We Are Moms: A Tribute to the Journey of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast We are the women with weary eyes, busy households, and overflowing hearts. We are moms. This morning, when our little one left his favorite toy in the car, we paused our hectic schedules to fetch it for him. We’ve wiped tears, played taxi, prepared meals, tidied up chaos, given baths, read stories,…
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Mastering Archery with My Feet Was Easier Than Fatherhood
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming tale of perseverance, Paralympic archer Jake Thompson is competing in his fourth games, all while navigating the challenges of fatherhood. Known for shooting arrows with his feet due to being born without arms, Jake first qualified for the London 2012 Paralympic Games on his initial attempt. As he prepares…
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Is Motherhood Truly Worth It?
Get Pregnant Fast “Is motherhood really worth it?” a colleague of mine questioned skeptically over lunch, her arms crossed as she leaned back in her chair. We were perched on high bar stools in the cafeteria—her comfortably, while I awkwardly navigated my new role as a mother and meal-time multitasker. It’s only been a couple…
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Navigating the Journey of Unaccompanied Minors: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast As summer approaches, conversations about family vacations take center stage—especially regarding sending kids off to exciting destinations like theme parks and summer camps. This gives parents a well-deserved chance to reconnect as couples, free from parenting duties for a couple of weeks each year. When my son, Max, was just six years…
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Five Insights for Moms from a Non-Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, Moms! How’s everything going? Would you like a drink? I’m not a mom myself—yet, anyway. Who knows what the future holds? I’d love to provide a clearer answer, but my crystal ball met an unfortunate end last week. There seems to be a lot of chatter around the “moms vs.…