Tag: child-rearing
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4 Crucial Questions for Couples to Consider Before Starting a Family
Get Pregnant Fast In the journey of life, finding your partner and deciding to have children are significant milestones. Each couple’s path is unique, and while some grow together, others may drift apart. The reality is that relationships can be tested in unexpected ways, so it’s essential to establish a strong foundation before embarking on…
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Adele on Motherhood: Finding True Purpose Through Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast In the latest edition of Vogue, singer Adele opens up about the profound impact of motherhood on her life, revealing how her son, Angelo, has given her a renewed sense of purpose. While it’s a sentiment that can spark mixed reactions—especially from those without children—Adele’s feelings are rooted in her personal experience,…
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Everything I Learned About Parenting Came from High School
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a high school student, I enrolled in a Sociology class where we tackled two significant life events: marriage and parenting. We partnered up, planned a wedding, and created a mock ceremony complete with white gowns, veils, and cake in the school auditorium. One memorable moment was when our teacher,…
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A Guide to Guilt-Free Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 12, 2015 Originally Published: March 25, 2015 I may not be a member of any particular faith, but as a mother, I can confidently say that I’ve spent years grappling with Mother Guilt. I’ve earned my stripes, and trust me, the guilt trip is a long one. Just take a…
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5 Parenting Regrets You Should Let Go of Today
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepare to send my first child off to college, I find myself reflecting on the many parenting missteps I’ve made over the past 18 years. From the early days of obsessively counting diapers to worrying excessively about grades, I’ve experienced my fair share of parenting doubts. But I’ve come to…
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The Unspoken Realities of Welcoming a Third Child
Get Pregnant Fast When you welcome your first child, it feels like you’ve become the epicenter of the universe. This is a monumental event, one that seems unprecedented in the history of humankind. You relish every moment, soaking in the experience of pregnancy, eagerly awaiting that perfect baby bump. Your days are filled with tranquility,…
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The Law of Parenting Contradictions: A Journey Through the Chaos
Get Pregnant Fast While each parent’s journey is distinct, certain universal truths seem to govern the world of parenting. Much like the Law of Gravity, there exists a Universal ‘Law of Parenting Contradictions.’ This law suggests that as a parent, you will experience a whirlwind of emotions that often contradict each other, creating a delightful…
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An Apology to Stay-at-Home Moms
Get Pregnant Fast I owe a heartfelt apology to mothers everywhere, particularly to stay-at-home moms. Like many men, I once held the misguided belief that mothers who stay home with their children spend their days being unproductive or simply lounging around. I was often frustrated with my partner when household tasks weren’t completed by the…
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The High Maintenance Child Quiz: A Humorous Take on Parenting Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 20, 2023 Originally Published: February 11, 2023 Not too long ago, I found myself enjoying dinner with some wonderfully grounded friends. The dad was a physician, and the mom was a publisher, but they had no interest in the Pinterest-perfect lifestyle. They raised two kids, and their approach to keeping…