Tag: parenting
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Mom Captures Disturbing Encounter with Breastfeeding Critic at Target
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident that underscores the prevalence of breastfeeding shaming, a mother recorded a shocking confrontation with a man who berated her for nursing her baby in public. The mother, known as Laura Simmons, shared her experience on social media, revealing how she was verbally attacked while breastfeeding her one-month-old daughter,…
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Stop Dictating My Emotions About Not Having a Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast “Just be thankful for your two healthy boys.” “You could always try for a girl.” “Gender is just a social construct; appreciate your kids for who they are.” “It’s unfair to your sons to wish for a daughter.” These are just a few of the comments I’ve encountered whenever I express even…
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Why I Chose to End My Daughter’s Life
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Rachel Thompson Updated: Jan. 7, 2018 Originally Published: June 3, 2015 Her name was Emma. She was my second daughter, and tragically, she was stillborn due to Trisomy 18, a chromosomal disorder that is considered incompatible with life. I loved her deeply, but despite that love, I felt compelled to…
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As a Father Who Struggles to Express Emotion, I Aim for More for My Son
Get Pregnant Fast I work in a competitive athletics environment where masculinity reigns supreme. The culture is one of toughness, where the mantra is to push through challenges with sheer strength and determination. The young athletes I interact with daily, aged 18 to 22, are all physically impressive—strong, fast, and skilled. However, one of the…
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Why I Embraced Snuggles Over Sleep Routines
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, my partner and I have often championed the concept of routine. It’s been our go-to strategy for managing bedtimes, sleep training, meals, and pretty much every aspect of raising our children. Sure, there were friends who suggested we could relax our sleep schedule, but we found comfort in the structure…
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Postpartum Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast Being a new mom can be incredibly challenging, and for some, the anxiety surrounding parenthood can become overwhelming. While postpartum depression often garners more attention, postpartum anxiety is just as prevalent and can be equally debilitating. Let’s dive deeper into what postpartum anxiety is and how it affects new mothers. What is…
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Why I Don’t Want My Toddler to Be Compared to Mae West
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, a friend of mine shared her discomfort regarding the unsolicited comments her four-year-old daughter receives from men while they are out. Initially, I thought these compliments were harmless, but upon hearing her reenactment of the men’s comments—the squinty eyes, the exaggerated “so pretty,” and the inappropriate tone—I realized she was right.…
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Parents, Stop Holding Your Breath for Your Kids to Sleep Through the Night: A Decade of Sleep Deprivation
Get Pregnant Fast I haven’t enjoyed a full night of sleep in ten years. Let’s be real: since I became a parent, restful nights have been a distant memory. Sure, I occasionally snag a few hours of uninterrupted sleep, but more often than not, I wake up feeling like a creature from the depths—not quite…
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I’m Experiencing Baby Fever, But Not in the Way You Might Think
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself longing for a baby. Not a third child, and no, I’m not looking to adopt your little one (nice try, though). What I truly crave is to relive those early days with my own children. Whether it’s a boy or a girl doesn’t matter—maybe even both, but definitely not…
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11 Toddler Games That Are Pure Torture
Get Pregnant Fast Remember the days before parenthood when you envisioned heartwarming moments spent playing games with your future child? And then you had your little one, and those early bonding activities were indeed delightful—think peek-a-boo sessions and rolling a ball back and forth. But now that your child is a toddler, a new realm…