Tag: parenting
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30 Simple Steps to Sleep Train Your Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast I absolutely cherish my little boy! He is, as the world’s most famous super nanny might say, “almost perfect in every way.” He’s affectionate, inquisitive, cheerful, and gives the best hugs. However, he does have one major drawback… he’s an awful sleeper. It could be because he hasn’t yet learned how to…
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Why Photoshopping Your Child’s School Pictures Is a Terrible Idea
Get Pregnant Fast Is it just me, or does it seem fundamentally WRONG for any company to offer to PHOTOSHOP your child’s school photos? It can’t be just me, right? I’m relieved we’re on the same wavelength. Let’s dive into this. The Problem with Retouching How did we reach a point where adding a “photo…
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I’m Not Concerned About the Causes of Autism
Get Pregnant Fast Let me be straightforward: I have no interest in understanding what causes autism. Not even a little. Honestly, I don’t need to know why my child is on the spectrum. I’m not looking for someone to blame or seeking closure. Sure, I could use a nap, but the intricacies of autism are…
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13 Effective Strategies for Parenting Your Tweens (That Also Worked with Your Toddlers)
Get Pregnant Fast The blissful phase of parenting takes a wild turn when your child reaches the tween stage. It’s a loud, chaotic, and sometimes tumultuous time—welcome to the whirlwind of the tween years! Tweens bear a striking resemblance to larger toddlers, and for good reason: both age groups experience significant emotional, physical, and mental…
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To My Cherished Momma Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Friend, Our journey began during our first pregnancies, with just a few months between us, both radiating with excitement and blissful ignorance of the challenges ahead. We exchanged friendly banter about the usual pregnancy topics and wished each other well. Then, a chance encounter at the grocery store led us to…
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Confessions of a Reformed Perfectionist
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 19, 2016 Originally Published: Jan. 9, 2012 Let me share a little secret: I’m a former perfectionist. It’s not that I consider myself flawless; rather, I’ve always felt this overwhelming urge to excel in everything I do. I’m a people-pleaser at heart, and I often find myself overly concerned with…
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Wine Ice Cream: The Sweet Escape for Adults
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! Have you heard the news? Wine ice cream has officially arrived, and it’s here to add a sprinkle of joy to the often tedious life of adulthood. If you find yourself torn between a glass of wine and a scoop of ice cream after a long day, worry no more!…
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Playing Kids’ Sports By My Own Rules
Get Pregnant Fast I’ll be upfront: sports aren’t my thing. I don’t get wrapped up in standings, upcoming matches, or whether my kid’s team is winning right now. Honestly, I was more into show choir than anything else. That doesn’t mean I don’t care about my kids’ performance on the field. In fact, you could…
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Meet the Angry Yoga Teacher We’ve All Been Waiting For
Get Pregnant Fast In the bustling city where I live, I’ve always regarded the yoga instructors at my gym with a hint of skepticism. They navigate the same hectic streets and endure the same daily chaos as the rest of us, yet somehow manage to exude tranquility. I often find myself questioning how they maintain…