Tag: parenting challenges
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What’s Considered “Normal”?
Get Pregnant Fast When my first child was just three weeks old, I found myself on the phone with my lactation consultant. “Is it typical for him to cry for hours on end? Because he does, and… well, I’m just curious, is this what a newborn does?” There was a long pause before she replied,…
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Parenting Insights from a Child Therapist
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 14, 2020 Originally Published: Aug. 6, 2015 Navigating the world as a child therapist can be incredibly challenging. While I hear the heart-wrenching experiences of children daily, the true struggle often strikes a personal chord. As parents, we are frequently exposed to judgment, and it’s tough to keep those feelings…
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12 Creative Job Titles for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is filled with unexpected tasks that often feel like a series of odd jobs. When I stepped into the world of parenthood, I discovered a whole new set of roles I never anticipated. Here are twelve of those quirky job titles that come with the territory: Sippy Cup Lid Supervisor I’m…
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Confronting Postpartum Anxiety: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast I awoke, struggling to catch my breath, as if an invisible weight pressed down on my chest, amplifying every fear I had. My partner, Jake, rushed to my side, enveloping me in a comforting embrace as the panic peaked before gradually subsiding. I trembled with chills, knowing that another day of uncertainty…
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For the Sake of Sanity…Let’s Talk About Balloons
Get Pregnant Fast Before I embraced motherhood, balloons were a source of pure joy for me. They were vibrant, floating bursts of color that seemed to dance in the air. But then I became a parent, and suddenly, balloons transformed into the ultimate nemesis. The rapid evolution from a child’s innocent affection for a simple…
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10 Reasons Playground Time Can Be a Struggle for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of a toddler, I’ve come to realize that playground visits, while seemingly fun, can also be pretty taxing. My son, now almost three, could spend endless hours at the playground—rain or shine, any day of the week. I appreciate his love for the outdoors, but let’s be real: sometimes,…
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The 8 Most Infuriating Habits of Family Members
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: every family has its quirks, and some habits can drive you straight to the brink of insanity. While I can handle the usual household chaos—like missing the toilet and leaving dirty laundry strewn about—there are certain behaviors that are just too much to bear. Here are eight annoyances that…
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10 Strategies for Navigating the Tough Days of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can feel like a rollercoaster ride. You might feel like you have everything under control, with kids who behave beautifully most of the time. Yet, there are days—oh, those days—when it seems like nothing is going right. From the chaos of toddler tantrums to the challenges of teenage moods, sometimes you…