Tag: attachment parenting
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How I’m Teaching My Child Respect Through the Art of Saying ‘No’
Get Pregnant Fast When I tell my 4-year-old something like, “No skateboarding in the house” or “Let’s keep the cushions on the couch,” he often pouts and calls me mean. On his better days, he simply expresses his dislike for my decisions. It’s amusing that my parenting can offend him, especially when I strive to…
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Natural Parenting, Attachment Parenting, Gentle Parenting… Let’s Set the Labels Aside
Get Pregnant Fast Why is there this recent trend of categorizing mothers into labels? It seems like every mom I encounter is eager to embrace some form of parenting identity—be it Natural Parenting, Attachment Parenting, Gentle Parenting, or even Conservative or Homeschooling mama. When did this classification begin, and why do I feel like I…
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How I’m Teaching My Child Respect by Saying ‘No’
Get Pregnant Fast When I tell my 4-year-old things like, “Don’t crash the skateboard into your little brother,” or “No, we can’t take the cushions off the couch,” he often pouts and accuses me of being mean. On his more diplomatic days, he simply tells me that he doesn’t like what I’m saying. Yes, he’s…
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Embracing Our Journey: Why I Continue to Breastfeed My Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of extended breastfeeding, I’ve encountered a wide array of opinions. Some say, “Stop nursing once he can ask for it,” while others declare, “It’s just for the mom’s benefit beyond a certain age.” I’ve heard it all: “He’ll never be independent,” or “Once he has teeth, it’s time to…
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Embracing the ‘Baby’ Title: A Journey Through Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast When my youngest son, Leo, was just four days old, I held him close, feeling a mixture of love and longing. “Please, let him not be the last baby!” I pleaded with my partner. While Leo is indeed the last child I’ll carry, this reality brings with it a bittersweet sense of…
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Why I Cherish My 3-Year-Old’s Babyhood—And I Don’t Care What Anyone Thinks
Get Pregnant Fast “Me want mama milk now,” my son exclaims, bouncing on my bed in his playful dinosaur pajamas, remnants of a holiday past. He’s ready to settle down for the night. “Let’s go to our special spot,” I reply. He hops over to the corner of our queen bed with a sidecar twin,…
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Attachment Parenting: A Lazy Parent’s Guide
Get Pregnant Fast It all began with the baby carrier. I couldn’t picture myself struggling to lug a 10-pound bundle of joy across a parking lot and thought it would be a nightmare for my back. Then there was the crib—no way was I going to trek across the hall every time the baby needed…
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7 Reasons to Forgive Yourself for Not Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast Breastfeeding is often seen as a fundamental way to bond with your newborn, a symbol of love and commitment. However, for some mothers, the journey to breastfeeding can be fraught with challenges. Whether it’s due to health conditions, work commitments, or other unforeseen circumstances, many mothers find themselves in a position where…
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Exploring 7 Parenting Styles: Which One Fits You Best?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a deeply personal journey, and as you connect with other families, it becomes clear that every parent and child is unique. Although there’s no universal method for raising children, experts have outlined several prevalent parenting styles that can guide you. These approaches typically hinge on the level of support parents…
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As I Lie Beside My Son: Embracing Childhood
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I find myself spending a considerable amount of my 2-year-old son’s naptime lying next to him. It’s not a requirement, but it’s become our routine. If I don’t join him, his nap tends to be shorter, and the result is usually a cranky little boy. So, when he stirs,…