Tag: kids behavior
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The Moms I’d Happily Swap Places With
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, one golden rule often floats around: don’t compare yourself to others. Yet, as mothers, it’s almost an impossible task. We spend so much of our time around other parents and their kids that it’s hard not to wonder, “Is she just a more skilled mom, or do…
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9 Reasons I Embrace Being the ‘Tough Mom’ Instead of the ‘Cool Mom’
Get Pregnant Fast It can be draining. It’s a mental marathon that sometimes leaves me feeling like I need a protective layer of Teflon around my emotions. Often, it leads to me and everyone around me feeling cranky, irritable, and defensive. But let’s be real: being the tough mom is not my favorite role, nor…
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10 Reasons to Think Twice Before Playing Board Games with Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Once upon a time, my husband’s Saturday morning tradition of whipping up pancakes for our kids was the highlight of the week. Recently, however, he’s swapped that cozy routine for work, which inadvertently robbed me of my cherished sleep-in day. Not that I ever truly managed to sleep in, but there was…
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5 Red Flags That Suggest Your Kids Might Be Planning a Coup Against You
Get Pregnant Fast Is everything serene in your household? Do you believe that despite the occasional hiccup, your family dynamic is running smoothly? Perhaps you think your children are aware of their roles and content to follow your lead. But hold on—this might just be wishful thinking. Beneath that sweet exterior, your kids could be…
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7 Insights About My Parenting Journey That I’m Already Aware Of, Thanks
Get Pregnant Fast Much like commenting on a pregnant woman’s size, discussing another person’s parenting is rarely appropriate. Surprisingly, most parents already know how their little ones are behaving, and unsolicited opinions are often unwelcome. After five years of parenting, I’ve gathered quite a bit of insight on this front. Here are my top seven…
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How to Navigate Parenting Without Words
Get Pregnant Fast Did you know that men typically utter around 7,000 words each day while women talk about 20,000? Mothers, however, might reach an astonishing 2,846,325 words daily—many of which are just repeated phrases that seem to echo throughout the house. “Put your backpack away,” “Pick up your shoes,” “Make your bed,” and countless…
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Dining Out with Kids: The Struggles Are Real
Get Pregnant Fast Taking your kids out to eat can often feel like an anxiety-inducing adventure, and you’re not alone in feeling this way. In a candid chat with E! News, celebrity mom Sarah Thompson opened up about her experiences dining out with her young children. With her toddler, Oliver, only a year old, she…
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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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Non-Human Things My Kids Resemble After a Week Stuck Indoors
Get Pregnant Fast A week of winter break coupled with frigid temperatures has turned my two usually sweet-tempered kids into… well, let’s just say they’re not quite themselves. Here are ten amusing things they’ve taken on the likeness of during their confinement in our cozy apartment. Lobsters. We attempted everything from Just Dance to building…
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The 9 Unique Personalities of Kids on a Road Trip
Get Pregnant Fast By: Mia Thompson Once our little ones hit the age where they required full-price airline tickets—what a total rip-off, right?—we quickly transitioned to road trips for our family vacations. During some of our more ambitious journeys, like that one time we thought driving for 12 hours straight was a great idea (facepalm!),…