Tag: emotional health
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8 Ways Divorce Transformed Me Into a Better Parent
Get Pregnant Fast While we often hear that children are “resilient,” the reality is that divorce can leave lasting emotional marks. As someone who experienced my parents’ divorce firsthand, I promised myself I would shield my kids from such trauma. However, after 18 years of marriage and raising two children, I found myself facing the…
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I Am Beautiful Just As I Am
Get Pregnant Fast Every time I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror, I can’t help but feel a wave of disappointment wash over me. My body, marked by stretch marks and extra pounds, seems foreign. After two C-sections, the belly pouch feels permanent, and I often find myself in tears, overwhelmed by a…
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Why I Chose Not to Force My Distressed Child Into Kindergarten
Get Pregnant Fast Starting school is a significant milestone for any child, marking their first step into a new world filled with learning and social interaction. The experience can feel overwhelming, both for parents and children. As a parent, you prepare by purchasing a lunchbox, a backpack, and new shoes, all while discussing the importance…
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I Was Ghosted by a Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 3, 2023 Originally Published: May 21, 2023 A few months after my son was born, we relocated to a larger house in a different neighborhood. While I was thrilled about the spacious yard and the extra room, I soon realized that my new street was devoid of fellow stay-at-home moms.…
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The Weight of Mommy Guilt: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Once upon a time, my partner Alex delighted in the origin of my blog’s name. “I’m the one who thought of it, so without me, there would be no blog!” he would boast to his siblings. It was true, in a way. The name emerged during a phase when he was just…
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Should I Stay Married for the Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast At some point in every marriage, it’s common—perhaps even expected—to face periods of discontent, stagnation, or even tumultuous changes. Many refer to this as the “Seven Year Itch.” For me, this phase has been anything but predictable, leading to an extended and painful silence between my partner and me. Ultimately, that silence…
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Please Be Patient With My Sensitive Son
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jamie Thompson Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 Originally Published: Feb. 4, 2023 It’s not uncommon for me to decline invitations for family outings with a polite “no thank you.” While it’s disappointing to miss out, I don’t regret it. My real regrets come from saying yes when I should have known…
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Why I Embrace My 10-Year-Old Daughter’s Insults
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a rollercoaster, especially when your child decides to unleash their more sassy side—like my 10-year-old daughter has recently done. While she usually showers me with affection and creativity, lately, she’s taken to aiming her barbs directly at me. On a typical day, my daughter is the epitome of sweetness—she’s…
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When Your Child Is Fixated on Video Games
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Parenting By: Alex Rivera Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 Originally Published: Dec. 12, 2016 The sheer excitement that filled the air during Christmas in 1988 at my home was unforgettable. My younger siblings, excitedly unwrapping a large box they had been eyeing for weeks, made such a ruckus that it felt like…
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Stop Waiting for Validation: Embrace Your Parenting Journey
Get Pregnant Fast I often joke that I have an insatiable thirst for affirmation. There’s something comforting about hearing others acknowledge our efforts, whether it’s a grand proclamation like “You’re going to change the world!” or a simple, everyday comment such as “Your house looks great!” I gather these compliments like they’re precious tokens, especially…