Tag: parenting
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My Role as a Parent: It’s Not Just About Making My Kids Happy
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, the desire to see our children smile is a common sentiment. However, focusing solely on their happiness can lead us astray. Sure, things like skipping bedtime to binge-watch cartoons or indulging in mountains of candy might bring temporary joy. But I’m not here to be the source of constant…
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Navigating College Move-In Day Without Losing Your Cool
Get Pregnant Fast Successfully managing move-in day hinges on preparation and adaptability. By this point, you should have gathered all essential items (don’t forget to check out the fantastic printable shopping list from Target or the online lists tailored for various colleges by Bed Bath & Beyond) and had “The Talk” about roommates, friendships, campus…
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How I’m Explaining Trump to My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast I’m in the car, just leaving a busy fast-food joint when a man nearly collides with me, honking loudly. I let him pass, and as I pull out, I can’t help but mutter, “Of course, he’s a Trump supporter.” “What’s a Trump supporter?” my 6-year-old son, Max, innocently asks. Oh boy, here…
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Navigating the Unseen Rivalries of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with its share of surprises, and for me, one of the most unexpected has been the emergence of competition. I’ve never considered myself particularly competitive. In school, I wasn’t one to chase after A’s, nor did I care about which team was dominating the league. I’ve always…
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Now I Understand What Love Truly Is
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Oct. 7, 2017 Originally Published: Jan. 29, 2016 Nine years ago, I embarked on an incredible journey with my amazing husband. Looking back, those years have been filled with some of the most joyful moments of my life. We’ve welcomed three children, traveled far and wide, experienced family changes, faced heartbreaking…
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I Embrace the Mom Stereotype, and I Wouldn’t Change a Thing
Get Pregnant Fast I did my best to resist it. I tried to flee from it. I fought tooth and nail with every ounce of willpower to keep it at bay, but it kept creeping closer. Eventually, I had to relent. I surrendered. I accepted the truth: I fit the mom stereotype. Yes, on rare…
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8 Things I No Longer Stress About as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast When I first became a parent, I was overwhelmed by a myriad of small issues—how my kids looked in public, what they ate, and how they behaved. I spent way too much time worrying about how I was perceived as a parent. It’s funny how, before having kids, I often thought, “I…
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What Makes Lululemon’s Belt Bag a Must-Have? A Mom’s Honest Take
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of three, I often found myself overwhelmed by the bulk of a traditional diaper bag. After seeing everyone at the park sporting the Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag, I decided to give it a shot. I mean, could a fanny pack really hold everything I need? For those who aren’t…
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25 Humorous Responses to the Abercrombie & Fitch Sales Associate
Get Pregnant Fast Walking into Abercrombie & Fitch is always an experience. The moment you step inside, one of their sharply dressed sales associates greets you with the same slick line — a phrase that probably resonates with trendy teens but feels a bit out of place when exchanged between a middle-aged mom in yoga…
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When Is the Optimal Time of Year to Be Pregnant?
Get Pregnant Fast Being pregnant at any time of the year is like unwrapping a mystery gift—full of surprises and unexpected twists. Much like the proverbial box of chocolates, you may wonder if you’ll glide through each trimester radiating joy or if you’ll experience morning sickness at the slightest breeze. The reality is, you won’t…