Tag: parenting
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The Math Trick Every Child Should Master
Get Pregnant Fast Do you recall those tedious afternoons spent at the kitchen table, flipping through endless flashcards, all while dreaming of the outdoors and the adventures awaiting you with friends? I certainly do, and it wasn’t a pleasant experience. For me, tackling multiplication tables felt like climbing a mountain, so when my 8-year-old son…
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The Anxiety and Guilt of New Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast As winter rolled in, I found myself on an unexpected journey of head-gazing — not out of boredom, but rather a curious fixation on the shapes of strangers’ heads. It was a peculiar pastime I’d never considered before. I began to wonder if those with rounder heads were perceived as more approachable…
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Navigating a Two-Religion Marriage: A Practical Guide
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Carter Updated: Dec. 18, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 13, 2015 My spouse is a devout Christian—someone who engages deeply with the Bible, contemplates the teachings of Jesus, and finds solace in their church community. In contrast, I was raised in a household of atheist Jews, where traditions like gefilte fish…
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Eight Myths I’d Prefer My Son to Believe Instead of Santa Claus
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, navigating the holiday season can be both enchanting and challenging. My son, now five, is bubbling with excitement for Christmas, eagerly presenting me with an ever-growing wish list that I politely ignore. Honestly, we can barely fit half of what he desires, even if we could afford more than…
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8 Ridiculous Reasons People Avoid Getting a Flu Shot
Get Pregnant Fast As the warm days of summer slip away and brisk autumn air sets in, I know it’s time for my least favorite seasonal ritual: the flu shot debate. It seems every year, someone shares a sensational article about the alleged dangers of flu vaccinations, and as a healthcare professional, I can’t help…
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Understanding Depression: A Personal Journey of Realization
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up with a parent struggling with depression was my version of normal. I didn’t recognize it as anything out of the ordinary. I assumed that every parent shed tears at night, that mothers often found themselves in psychiatric wards multiple times a year, and that addiction issues were just part of…
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Yes, Being a Foster Parent Can Break Your Heart, But Don’t Let That Hold You Back
Get Pregnant Fast When you embark on the journey of foster care and adoption, you’re stepping into a world filled with heartache, loss, and challenges. You’re signing up for sleepless nights and draining days. As you open your heart to those in need, you also welcome a whirlwind of emotions and experiences that can feel…
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School’s “Problem-Solving” Message to Parents Sparks Outrage
Get Pregnant Fast At the beginning of the school year, Principal Mark Jensen of St. Michael’s Academy for Boys in Little Rock, Arkansas, stirred up quite a debate with a bold message to parents: if your son forgets something at home, don’t expect to drop it off. The school’s Facebook post went viral, accompanied by…
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Why I Value My Kids at Their Most Challenging Moments
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a rollercoaster ride, filled with ups and downs that can leave you gasping for breath. There are nights that test your sanity, like the one where dinner is charred, the dogs are howling, and the baby is crying at the table, demanding more snacks with the intensity of a mini…