Tag: humorous parenting
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Mom Attempts to Have a Chill Sex Talk, Ends Up Messing It Up
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to discussing safe sex with our kids, it’s crucial to provide them with both knowledge and the right protection. One mom, in her quest to be the “cool parent,” took a misstep that left everyone scratching their heads. Unless, of course, she secretly hopes to become a grandparent sooner…
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20 Outlandish Ideas for Naming Your Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Once that pregnancy test shows two lines and your prenatal vitamins are front and center, the next big decision is naming your baby. To paraphrase Shakespeare, “What’s in a name?” I’d argue: “Everything!” If you’re feeling stuck on naming, consider these amusingly questionable suggestions: Share your name ideas with everyone around you—let…
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10 Sassy Comebacks to “Helpful” Questions About Potty Training
Get Pregnant Fast Potty training—it’s a rite of passage that can turn your home into a chaotic battleground of mismatched expectations and messy accidents. If you’re feeling the pressure from well-intentioned family and friends who think they know better, here are some snappy comebacks for those unsolicited potty training inquiries. “My kid was potty trained…
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13 Ways Your Teen is Just a Bigger Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast When you embark on the journey of parenthood, you’re bombarded with advice about tantrums, potty training, and the trials of toddlerhood. You endure sleepless nights for years, convinced that your toddler spends more time in timeout than engaging in fun. It’s exhausting! Eventually, your child seems to outgrow the toddler stage, and…
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8 Major Parenting Mood Killers
Get Pregnant Fast You finally have a chance for a long-awaited date night after nearly a year. You’ve arranged for your 15-year-old neighbor, Emily, to babysit while you sip on a glass of pinot noir and enjoy a delicious goat cheese crostini. Just as you’re sinking into the moment, your phone buzzes: “YUR BB IS…
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10 Parenting Choices I Would Rethink
Get Pregnant Fast As my neighborhood evolves, I find myself surrounded by enthusiastic new parents navigating the joys of childhood. Their little ones, dressed in the latest trends, often seem like they could use a bit of guidance—whether they ask for it or not. With my own kids now in elementary and middle school, I’ve…
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If BabyCenter Newsletters Were Truthful
Get Pregnant Fast The nursery is all set, the hospital bag is neatly packed, and you’ve signed up for the BabyCenter newsletter. Ah, the BabyCenter newsletters! A weekly delivery of advice for parents who are already swimming in information. But let’s be honest—who truly needs the guidance at this pivotal moment? Not the capable adults…