Tag: parenting challenges
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How to Help Your Child Sleep Through the Night: A 24-Step Journey Over 2.5 Years
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s take a moment to share a little secret: my child is finally sleeping through the night! I’ve been hesitant to say it out loud, fearing I might jinx it. But after months of sleepless nights, I can finally admit it—my little one is sleeping soundly. If you’re struggling with your own…
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Navigating the Toddler Years: A Survival Guide for Moms
Get Pregnant Fast The toddler phase is a whirlwind of adorable giggles and ear-piercing screams, random jokes and, let’s face it, an obsession with nose picking. If you’ve ever found yourself judging another parent’s choices, brace yourself—those toddler years will have you reconsidering your stance. Every parent quickly realizes that there’s no universal method to…
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The Breakfast Dilemma: A Working Parent’s Struggle
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where professional demands often clash with parental responsibilities, the challenge of balancing work and family can feel overwhelming. I recall my own experience while working as an executive editor at a high-stakes company gearing up for an IPO. As a newly single parent, I was entirely responsible for my…
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Navigating Parenting a Child Who Is Uniquely Different from You
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like an uphill battle. You may find yourself thinking, “Why is this so challenging?” As a parent, you can feel overwhelmed, isolated, or simply out of your depth at times. Looking at your child may leave you pondering what planet they landed from, as their personality seems to…
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My Child’s Apraxia Tested My Inner Overachiever
Get Pregnant Fast For the first 32 years of my life, I prided myself on being an overachiever. I was driven to excel academically, maintain a flawless driving record, and even conquer every level of Candy Crush. As my daughter’s due date approached, I envisioned raising a prodigy who would grasp her colors before her…
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School Lockdown Drills and My Autistic Child
Get Pregnant Fast Every month, like clockwork, I receive a notification from my child’s school informing me that they’ve conducted their monthly lockdown drill. The message reassures me that it was only a drill and there’s no need to worry. But honestly, I can’t help but feel concerned. This is just another reminder of how…
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It’s Okay If My Kids Don’t Want to Discuss Their School Day
Get Pregnant Fast I used to pride myself on knowing every single detail about my kids’ daily lives—whether they were with me or not. Their penchant for sharing was strong, almost overwhelming. It felt like I needed a double espresso just to keep up with the endless stream of stories about everything from lunchroom antics…
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3-Year-Old with Autism Asked to Leave ‘Finding Dory’ Screening
Get Pregnant Fast In a perplexing incident, a young boy with autism was removed from a screening of “Finding Dory”—a film that celebrates differences and inclusivity—because he was being, well, a child. The mother, Emily Thompson, took her three-and-a-half-year-old son, Leo, to the movie in their hometown of Bellevue, Washington. Unfortunately, they were asked to…
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The Evening Struggle That Is Homework
Get Pregnant Fast A recent note from a second-grade teacher gained significant attention for a good reason. “This year, there will be no assigned homework,” she informed parents. “Instead, I encourage you to spend your evenings engaging in activities that support student success. Enjoy family dinners, read together, play outside, and ensure your child gets…