Tag: parenting
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Youth Football: My Kid’s Future in the NFL? Not Likely!
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Oct. 22, 2020 Originally Published: Sep. 24, 2015 Let’s face it—your child is not headed to the NFL. I know you believe he’s destined for greatness, and while I don’t want to shatter your dreams, the reality is that the odds are not in your favor. After some thorough research, here’s…
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Wife Leaves Detailed Instructions for Baby Care, Husband Adds Humorous Twists
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, leaving behind extensive instructions for your partner when you’re away can feel like a rite of passage—especially for first-time parents. Many of us have been there, writing out elaborate guidelines for our significant others, almost as if we doubt their ability to care for our little ones.…
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What Exactly Is Work-Life Balance?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the elusive concept of work-life balance. What does it even mean? Whether you’re working remotely, commuting to an office, traveling for business, or embracing the role of a stay-at-home parent, every one of these roles involves effort—significant effort. It’s part of your life, especially considering how much time you dedicate to…
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Giving My Son with Sensory Processing Disorder the Opportunity to Flourish
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a scenario that every parent dreads: receiving that phone call from the school principal about your child’s behavior. My stomach sank as I prepared for yet another uncomfortable meeting. Why are those kiddie chairs always so tiny? It felt like I was back in school, being reprimanded by the principal. During…
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A Royal Delight: Princess Lily and Prince Jasper Steal Our Hearts
Get Pregnant Fast First, let’s talk about those knee-high socks! Second, the spirit of Princess Diana. It’s impossible not to think about how she would have adored witnessing the joy brought by these precious little ones, and the pride she would feel seeing her son, Prince Oliver, stepping into the roles of husband and father.…
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The Day a Kind Stranger Reminded Me I Wasn’t Alone
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often navigate a world filled with sensory experiences that can be overwhelming, especially for children with heightened sensitivities. My son, for instance, perceives the world in a uniquely intense way. What may feel like a gentle touch to most can feel abrasive to him, and sounds that others might…
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Why I Hold Onto the Heart-Wrenching Memories of My Lost Premature Babies
Get Pregnant Fast June 23, 2013: A date forever etched in my heart. How can a single day embody both the height of joy and the depths of despair? It was the day my triplets entered this world, yet tragically, it was also the day I lost my first child. As first-time parents, my partner…
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How My Relationship With My Son Is Evolving As He Prepares for College
Get Pregnant Fast As I settled into the swing on the back porch, the fireflies danced around me while my phone’s Bluetooth case flickered intermittently—was it a friendly greeting? I hoped so. My Kindle had long since gone dark, and outside, my son was shooting hoops in the driveway. Each thud of the basketball resonated…
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The Most Valuable Lesson My Father Shared with Me
Get Pregnant Fast This is what I recall: My father would wake up before dawn and take the train from our quiet suburb to the bustling heart of downtown Chicago. He spent his days in a towering office building on Jackson Boulevard—an imposing structure I visited only once, during a special Saturday outing when he…