Tag: independence
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Hey Kids, ‘Mama’ Is Not the Same as ‘Servant’
Get Pregnant Fast You know that classic scene from Cinderella where she’s bustling about the kitchen as a chorus of bells ring endlessly, summoning her to meet the demands of those around her? My mornings often resemble that chaotic scenario, but instead of bells, I have a lively entourage of four kids—two 3-year-olds, a 5-year-old,…
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Motherhood: A Journey of Unending Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast “Raising children is rewarding, but the journey never truly gets easier.” – A Wise Parent As someone who often dives into memoirs, I frequently encounter heart-wrenching stories of childhoods impacted by parental missteps. Each story heightens my own parental anxiety, leaving me to ponder, what will my children reveal in their therapy…
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Navigating Motherhood: Balancing Support and Independence in the Teenage Years
Get Pregnant Fast It was a tense moment as I drove my 14-year-old son, Jake, to school. I had 12 minutes left and I needed to break the silence. “You better start talking to me,” I said, trying to sound serious. “Or else.” He chuckled while staring at his phone. “Or else what, Mom?” “Or…
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Attention, Family: You Are Fully Capable of Taking Care of Things on Your Own!
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, my dear ones! It’s your loving mother here — the ultimate finder of lost items, the queen of laundry, and the diligent cleaner who scrubs away the evidence of your muddy adventures, which, astonishingly, you seem to overlook. Last night, I watched you munch on a peanut M&M that had been…
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What I Long For Now That My Daughter Has Flown the Nest
Get Pregnant Fast Last year, everything shifted in a way I never anticipated. Between the whirlwind of college applications, track meets, and home renovations, a monumental change quietly unfolded in our lives. My daughter, Lily, turned 19 and embarked on her journey away from home. Initially, it felt like peeling layers off an onion; I…
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10 Reasons Why the Tween Years Are the Perfect Blend of Childhood and Adolescence
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks ago, during a particularly rainy Sunday, I found myself enveloped in an unusually serene silence that lasted for nearly three hours. My kids, aged 10, 11, and 13, had independently prepared their own snacks, cleaned up afterward, and settled down to watch a classic like Toy Story. As I…
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20 Tasks Teens Find Surprisingly Challenging
Get Pregnant Fast As our children transition into their teenage years, parents often feel a sense of relief, believing the hardest parts of parenting are behind us. We witness their growth into independent, capable individuals, and we take pride in how far they’ve come. However, when we ask them to complete everyday tasks that were…
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The Anxiety of a New School Year: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast As dawn breaks on the first day of school, I find myself jolted awake at 5 a.m., feeling as if I’m the one stepping into middle school today. It’s a whirlwind of anxiety as I prepare to send my kids off to fifth and seventh grades. Why the worry, you might ask?…
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What’s Your Family Motto?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to family mottos, my kids would likely say ours is, “Hey, time to tackle the dishes!” After our dishwasher decided to retire a few years back, we’ve embraced a more… rustic approach to cleaning up after meals. With a larger family and limited funds for repairs, it’s become a…
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I’ll Cherish Him for As Long as He’ll Allow Me
Get Pregnant Fast Yes, I’m that mom—the one who hangs back after dropping my son off at pre-K, lingering in the bathroom while he washes his hands. I pull out a paper towel for him, turn off the faucet, and ensure every bit of soap is rinsed from his sweet little hands. I’m the mom…