Tag: child-rearing
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10 Things I Unapologetically Blame on My Child
Get Pregnant Fast Kids have this uncanny ability to take everything you hold dear and turn it into a gooey mess—your free time, sleep, and even those rare moments of peace while using the restroom. But let’s be honest, the perks of parenthood are abundant. I’m not referring to the magical ways they help you…
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25 Frustrating Realities of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Parenthood is a journey we all willingly embark on, and most of us wouldn’t trade it for anything. (Just keep repeating that until it sinks in.) However, let’s be real—there are some incredibly vexing aspects of this parenting adventure. Here are 25 things that might make you want to throw your hands…
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Motherhood: The Ultimate Paradox
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood is truly a peculiar experience. Think about it — when else in life would we become so engrossed in someone else’s bathroom habits or debate endlessly about which shoe goes on which foot? Yet, at its core, motherhood is one of the most instinctive roles we can take on. If it…
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The Upsides and Downsides of Welcoming a Fourth Child
Get Pregnant Fast Making the decision to expand your family by adding a fourth child can be a profound choice, often filled with anticipation and planning. However, sometimes it happens unexpectedly, perhaps because your partner didn’t follow through on a promise regarding birth control. No matter the circumstances, whether it’s a deliberate decision or an…
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My Parenting Regrets: A Candid Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Lying sprawled on our king-sized bed, my 2.5-year-old is once again whining, and the only remedy is breastfeeding. If I don’t comply, he might erupt into a full-blown scream, waking his older brothers, ages 4 and 6, who are crammed into a sidecar bed. They cling to my husband like barnacles. Sometimes…
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Judgment from a Distance: The Case of the Nosy Neighbor
Get Pregnant Fast In an eye-opening incident that underscores the challenges of parenting, a couple living in a beachside apartment recently found themselves on the receiving end of an anonymous letter. This note, penned by a self-appointed authority on child-rearing, criticized their choice to raise their two children in a two-bedroom apartment instead of a…
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Why Every Mom Needs a Lifeline for Sane Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of motherhood, having a trusted confidante can be a game changer. My best friend, Jenna, serves as my go-to lifeline for maintaining sanity in parenting. Even though she’s younger, she’s always been one step ahead of me—getting married first, having kids before I did, and navigating the ups and…
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Our Kids Don’t Realize How Good They Have It
Get Pregnant Fast As I chat with my friend Sarah, I can’t help but reflect on the parenting journey. “Isn’t it funny how every generation thinks their kids are spoiled?” I ponder aloud. My son has never experienced the kind of yelling that makes your heart race and your skin crawl. To him, a stern…
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6 Pieces of Unwanted Parenting Advice and My Ideal Responses
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of three children aged 6 months, 5 years, and 7 years, I often find myself on the receiving end of unsolicited parenting advice—both in person and online. While I can understand the urge to share insights from one’s own experiences or observations, sometimes it would be best if these…
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How Parenting Mirrors Classic Video Game Adventures
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I often find myself reminiscing about the exhilarating days of classic video gaming. Instead of viewing my daily challenges as mere parenting tasks, I perceive them as epic quests reminiscent of those 8-bit adventures. The living room transforms into a battlefield, where my children are the mischievous adversaries, and…