Tag: parenting
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It’s That Time of Year When Strangers Feel Entitled to Comment on Your Baby’s Wardrobe!
Get Pregnant Fast Why do random individuals feel the need to critique how we dress our babies during winter? As the chill sets in, it seems that people everywhere—from busy shopping mall patrons to elderly women in grocery store checkout lines—are suddenly experts on baby fashion. You’d think we moms have no clue when it’s…
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The People at Your Local Coffee Shop: A Pre- and Post-Parenting Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Here I am, enjoying a quiet moment at my local coffee shop without kids in tow! Don’t be too envious; I just left the dentist’s office and have a preschool pickup in just 40 minutes. Since I’m used to hanging out with toddlers and preschoolers, the diverse crowd at this café feels…
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11 Things Dads Say at the Playground (And What They Really Mean)
Get Pregnant Fast When dads gather on the playground, there’s a whole unspoken language at play. Here are some common phrases you might hear, along with the true intentions behind them. They say: “Your little one looks to be about my kid’s age—around 21 months.” They mean: “I’m here with my child and not just…
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My Son’s Learning Struggles and the Reassuring Words I Needed to Hear
Get Pregnant Fast As I perched awkwardly in a child-sized chair, my knees squeezed against my chest, I fought the instinct to flee. The well-groomed woman before me, with her strong features and warm smile, was not easing my discomfort; in fact, her sympathetic expression hinted at the difficult conversation ahead. I braced myself for…
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Mommy’s Tummy: A Soft Spot for Love
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks ago, while enjoying a cozy reading session with my little ones, my five-year-old son snuggled up to me and remarked that I had a very squishy tummy. I paused the story, grappling with a whirlwind of thoughts. As a contemporary woman, I understand that my body is not perfect,…
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My Google Searches: A Reflection of My Life
Get Pregnant Fast When I look back at my Google searches over the years, it’s like flipping through a scrapbook of my evolving interests and responsibilities. Our online queries can reveal so much about who we are and what stage of life we’re navigating. In My Twenties In my twenties, my searches revolved around adventure…