Tag: parenting advice
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An Ode to the Mom Who ‘Just Sits There’ During a Tantrum
Get Pregnant Fast You won’t always nail this parenting gig, and that’s perfectly fine. Before I became a mother, I envisioned myself as the ideal mom—confident, composed, and always in control. I distinctly remember looking down at parents with unruly toddlers, convinced I would never be one of them. But life has a funny way…
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What to Do When Your Baby Dislikes the Car Seat, Bouncer, or Stroller
Get Pregnant Fast So, you’ve heard from friends and family about how fantastic bouncers are, with their little ones happily cooing at toys while parents get a much-needed break. But when you place your baby in the bouncer, they cry as if you’ve committed a grave injustice. The same goes for the car seat and…
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25 Essential Lessons for My Son Before He Graduates
Get Pregnant Fast As my son approached graduation, he was filled with excitement about the future, envisioning the freedom that awaited him. Meanwhile, I found myself reflecting on all the lessons I hoped I had instilled in him. Here’s a candid list of things I wish for him to know as he embarks on this…
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Mila Kunis Opens Up About Parenting Mistakes That Haunt Us
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a frightening journey, a detail often overlooked in discussions about raising children. At the end of the day, we often find ourselves marveling at the fact that we’re managing to keep these little ones safe and sound. Mila Kunis recently shared her own parenting blunder in an honest conversation…
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9 Essential Parenting Insights I Hope My Partner Embraces If I’m Not Here Anymore
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, a snowstorm hit, and I missed my morning run. The following day, I woke my husband, Jake, eager to head out for my usual Saturday 4-mile jog. He advised against it, worried about the unclear roads. But I knew they were fine, and honestly, I need my runs. They energize me;…
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Don’t Tell My Little Girl That ‘Big Girls’ Don’t Cry
Get Pregnant Fast It seems to be happening more frequently now. The judgment that my daughter is too grown up for diapers, the expectation that she understands age and can perform little feats like holding up two fingers on command for a stranger. I’m reminded of my cousin, who had to bring his birth certificate…
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The Kids Are Mine: Shifting from Sole Custody to Co-Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Oct. 16, 2023 Originally Published: Jan. 29, 2016 Last Sunday, I discovered that my son had his inaugural Cub Scouts meeting last Wednesday. You know, the one that happened five days ago. Great. Just great. Honestly, I’m usually busy, and I forget things—like my own lunch. But I don’t overlook significant…
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Take a Breath, Mama Bear: Your Kids Are Just Fine
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood is an emotional rollercoaster, blending joy, love, frustration, and fear into a chaotic mix that resembles a Jackson Pollock painting. It’s often challenging to decipher our feelings, let alone what we think about them. One of the most potent instincts we have as mothers is the fierce desire to protect our…
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8 Essential Lessons I Want My Daughter to Learn
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat with my daughter, enjoying a delightful afternoon of pedicures and chatting about her upcoming kindergarten adventure, I couldn’t help but eavesdrop on another mother-daughter duo nearby. They were animatedly discussing the girl’s first year of college, and I exchanged a knowing glance with the other mom. In that fleeting…
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Another Parenting Study Will Make You Long for the Simplicity of Raising Kids 40 Years Ago
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting studies are becoming increasingly frustrating. This week, a new report from psychologists at Indiana University has emerged, suggesting that parents who get distracted during playtime—thanks to smartphones or other tech—are raising kids with shorter attention spans. Really? Is this what we’ve come to? The study claims that caregivers whose eyes wander…