Tag: parenting struggles
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Why Moms Might Just Need a Glass of Wine
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: the stereotype of moms joking about needing a glass of wine is as classic as yoga pants and coffee runs. However, I genuinely find that a little alcohol helps me navigate the wild ride of motherhood. Sure, I could probably live without those stretchy pants and, maybe even coffee…
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My Experience with Postpartum Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast “She’s an absolute treasure,” remarked a woman at the grocery store during my first outing with my newborn. My little one was wide awake in her carrier, charming everyone around her with her coos and bright eyes. I wanted to tell that woman she was mistaken; my baby girl was far from…
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Mom’s Viral Video Highlights the Importance of Keeping Parenting Advice to Yourself
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where everyone seems to have an opinion, it’s crucial to remember that unsolicited advice—especially regarding how a mother chooses to feed her child—can do more harm than good. We’ve all been there, right? Pregnant women often find themselves inundated with a barrage of advice from family, friends, and even…
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7 Ways Childbirth Transforms Your Relationship With Your Parents
Get Pregnant Fast As much as I joke about my child’s cheeky antics, I can’t help but recognize that I was a handful for my parents back in the day. From insisting that neon colors were the peak of fashion to rolling my eyes at their “old-fashioned” ways, I was a teenage rebel. So, you…
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15 Signs of Parental Madness
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while attempting to clarify to my child why we can say “dam” but not “damn,” I found myself spiraling into confusion after three hours of back and forth. I thought, perhaps I have contracted some form of delirium and decided to look it up. As I read through the symptoms, I…
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10 Realities Only New Englanders Grasp About Harsh Winter Weather
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re new to the area, you might be in for a surprise. Here are some truths that only those from New England can truly appreciate when it comes to extreme snowstorms: Home is Where the Heartache Is Since January, you’ve spent more time bundled up at home than you have at…
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The Hilarious Truth About PTA Life: A Comedy of Sacrifices
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the PTA. Or as I prefer to call it, the PT&A (yes, I’m here all week, folks!). It’s that necessary yet sometimes torturous part of parenthood where dedicated moms and dads put in countless hours to improve our children’s schools—definitely worthy of medals and, let’s be real, an ocean of wine.…
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5 Things I Dislike About Pediatrician Visits
Get Pregnant Fast In my household, a trip to the pediatrician’s office is often a last resort. Is it a fever and sore throat? Just some acetaminophen and a little patience. A strange rash appears? Time to consult Dr. Google. That cut looks minor — slap on some Neosporin and a bandage, and we’re good…
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Hey Facebook Memories, Thanks For Reminding Me of My Parenting Hypocrisy
Get Pregnant Fast If you haven’t noticed, Facebook recently introduced a nifty feature called “On This Day,” which acts like a time capsule of your past posts. Each day, it resurrects memories from a year ago, two years ago, and all the way back to your Facebook debut. Some of these memories are heartwarming—like that…