Tag: family life
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The Funniest Parenting Tweets of 2015: A Year in Laughter
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is undoubtedly challenging. It might seem like an oversimplification, but the truth is, it’s a struggle many of us share. In the midst of the chaos that comes with raising children, a good dose of humor can make all the difference. Thankfully, Twitter was brimming with parents sharing their hilarious tales…
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The Good Old Days Were Nice, But Motherhood is Even Better
Get Pregnant Fast Every so often, my thoughts drift back to simpler times, to the days when I was just me. I can still picture myself perched on the roof late at night, enjoying the breathtaking thunderstorms of Kansas while chatting on the phone. The scent of rain mingling with the warm shingles is a…
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Embracing the Journey of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast The path to motherhood is often filled with unexpected twists and turns. It’s a journey that can be both exhilarating and overwhelming, but it’s also one that connects us deeply with our innate desires and instincts. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of pregnancy or the joys of raising young children, embracing motherhood…
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Why I Adore Toddlers (And Somehow Maintain My Sanity)
Get Pregnant Fast Toddlers can often resemble little whirlwind forces of nature—like tiny escapees from a circus where chaos reigns supreme. These pint-sized beings demand a diet primarily consisting of noodles and applesauce, and they somehow manage to invade your personal space while you’re trying to catch some Zs. Yet, amidst the pandemonium, they represent…
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Why 8-Year-Old Boys Drive Me Crazy
Get Pregnant Fast I must confess: I’m not a fan of 8-year-old boys. This isn’t exactly news; I wasn’t particularly fond of 7-year-old boys, so it stands to reason that their older counterparts wouldn’t surprise me either. But the level of chaos? Ugh. Every summer afternoon, as my husband returns from work, I find myself…
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Diaper-Clad Toddler Spotted Driving Power Wheels on a Busy Highway
Get Pregnant Fast In a startling incident that could have ended in disaster, a 3-year-old boy was found driving his Power Wheels toy down a major highway in Florida. Dressed only in a diaper, this adventurous toddler took to the median of US 19, a road known for its heavy traffic. Fortunately, a group of…
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Depression Can Manifest in Various Forms, and I’m No Longer Concealing It
Get Pregnant Fast A picture is said to convey a thousand words — but is that really the case? This recent photo captures the essence of confidence, joy, and hope. Yet, if you take a moment to look beyond the surface, you’ll see it’s a façade. Truth is, I’m struggling. I’m battling depression, and it…
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Parents: It’s Normal to Feel Frustrated
Get Pregnant Fast Being a parent can be an overwhelming experience. We often find ourselves expected to maintain a calm demeanor, even when faced with the chaos of screaming toddlers clinging to our legs. The reality is, feelings of anger and frustration are not only common but also completely acceptable when raising children. As a…
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10 Essential Helpers for Navigating Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can feel like a wild ride, and we all need a few tricks up our sleeves to keep it together while raising our adorable (yet occasionally exasperating) little ones. While the Rolling Stones may have immortalized Valium as “Mother’s Little Helper,” there are countless other ways for moms to find a…
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10 Ways Parenting a Toddler is Like Living in Poltergeist
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever felt like your home has turned into a scene from a classic horror movie since welcoming a toddler, you’re not alone. Here are ten amusing yet relatable ways having a little one feels eerily similar to living in Poltergeist. Objects mysteriously reappear in odd places just moments after you’ve…