Tag: kids behavior
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Mom-Friend Deal Breakers I Won’t Apologize For
Get Pregnant Fast Making friends as a mom is shockingly similar to dating. You start with small talk, gauge the chemistry, and sometimes exchange contact info. There are playdates that feel promising, but then you might not hear from them again. Or, I might go radio silent myself. At 32, married with two little ones,…
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Why Dining Out With My 7-Year-Old Feels Like Dating in My Twenties
Get Pregnant Fast Dining out with my 7-year-old is surprisingly reminiscent of my dating escapades in my twenties. Here’s how these two experiences mirror each other: He Polishes Off His Drinks: While his lemonades and chocolate milks lack alcohol, they’re packed with sugar and have a similar impact. First, he becomes overly chatty, and before…
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10 Thoughts Moms Have But Often Keep to Themselves
Get Pregnant Fast If only you could tap into the thoughts swirling around in a mom’s mind—what a revelation that would be! We love our carpool buddies, appreciate the helpful clerk at the convenience store, and sometimes feel like we’re picking up after husbands who can’t seem to locate the hamper, dishwasher, or even the…
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The Parenting Guide You Wish You Had
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood is a journey filled with surprises, and often, the wisdom we gather only becomes clear years down the line. By the time those precious grandkids arrive, we finally have all the insights we need to claim the “Mom of the Year” title. Unfortunately, the energy to chase after that award is…
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The Reality of Shopping with Kids: A Single Mom’s Honest Take
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all experienced that chaotic grocery store trip where it feels like the universe conspired against us. You know, the one where you’re desperately trying to keep your kids in check while feeling the weight of judgment from strangers. Alyson Greene recently went viral for her candid post about a particularly challenging…
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A Child’s Tragedy Scale: Navigating Their Emotional Ups and Downs
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter Lily was just 7, I took her and my friend Mia’s daughter to a concert. Mia’s daughter was significantly taller, having just transitioned from a booster seat, while Lily still needed hers. I had no idea that this seemingly trivial difference would lead to a full-blown emotional crisis. Within…
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I’m the World’s Toughest Mom, and I Embrace It
Get Pregnant Fast Right now, my kids are not too happy with me. Why, you ask? Well, the reasons are endless. I’m their mother, not their buddy, and being a parent means I don’t always win the popularity contest. When they’re upset, it’s often because I’m doing my job—not because I’m trying to be their…
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Let’s Be Honest, You’ve Probably Done This Too
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a wild ride, isn’t it? After two decades of navigating the ups and downs of raising kids, I can confidently say that I’ve had my fair share of “not-so-proud” moments. Yes, I’m talking about those times when I’ve resorted to mouthing off or even throwing a cheeky gesture behind my…