Tag: parenting struggles
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I Never Intended to Be a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast I’m a mother who never planned for this role. Did you know there are others like me? There are many moms out there, juggling tantrums and cleaning up spills, who never saw their lives unfolding in this manner. We are the mothers who wrestle daily with the nagging thought: This is exactly…
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10 Things That Drive Us Up the Wall When the Kids Are in the Car
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: driving with kids in the backseat can sometimes feel like a test of patience. As a parent, I can say that I’m thankful I don’t have to drive every day; I might just lose my sanity. Research shows that the primary cause of road rage is seeing other drivers…
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An Open Note to Theme Days at My Child’s School
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Theme Day, You crafty little rascal, I have to hand it to you. You always seem to appear at the most inopportune moments, and I inevitably find myself confronted with your demands through a crumpled note nestled in my child’s backpack, wedged between the school lunch menu and the sign-up sheet…
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Why My Maternity Leave Isn’t A Vacation
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s set the record straight: my maternity leave is far from a vacation. I don’t require extravagant dinners or lavish getaways to feel fulfilled. But equating my maternity leave with a leisurely retreat? That’s a remarkable misunderstanding of what it truly entails. If you’ve just nurtured a human being inside your body,…
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5 Kids Shows That Drive Us Crazy
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often find ourselves resorting to screen time just to get a moment of peace. While the advice to limit screen exposure is well-intentioned, some days you just need a breather. In today’s digital age, there’s no shortage of animated choices available around the clock. However, toddlers tend to latch…
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Moms, There’s No Need to Feel Ashamed About Postpartum Depression (From a Fellow Mother of Four)
Get Pregnant Fast It’s nearly impossible to articulate the transformation we undergo during those initial months after welcoming our first, second, third, or even fourth child. I want to reach out to those of you who have struggled to feel connected. Even though postpartum depression is widely acknowledged, few truly understand the depths of despair…
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Mornings Are Tough (But We’re Glad You Made It)
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I witnessed a first grader having a meltdown as she knocked over a row of bicycles. Late for school, she hurriedly walked her bike towards the principal’s office. “Come ON!” her mom pleaded. “The bell just rang!” Their footsteps echoed along the sidewalk, a familiar tune of urgency. I was…
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Why I Can’t Hold Your Baby
Get Pregnant Fast You walked in with your precious newborn, swaddled delicately in a soft blanket. The joy radiates from you; it’s clear you are over the moon, utterly enchanted by this little life that has entered your world. She’s adorable, the epitome of purity and sweetness, and I can see why you’d think I…
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If You Were to Assess My Parenting Through 5-Minute Snippets
Get Pregnant Fast As I push my nearly full shopping cart through the grocery store, the high-pitched wail of my 2-year-old pierces the air. “We’re almost finished,” I echo for what feels like the seventh time, but she’s not having it. I quickly snatch my last few items and make my way to the checkout,…