Tag: stress relief
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From One Rage Cleaner to Another: Feels Good, Doesn’t It?
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the infamous “rage clean.” You know the drill: one minute, everything is fine, and the next, you’re on your hands and knees, vacuuming up that random rock your child decided to bring inside—only to leave it on the floor for days. At first, it didn’t bother you, but now, seeing that…
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Why Older Moms Are Dismissing the Myth of Perfection
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself at a fast-food restaurant’s play area—a spot I would have never considered for my first child. The greasy food! The germs! The rampant consumerism! The questionable ingredients! However, after a decade of parenting and nearly 40 years of life experience, I’ve come to realize that holding onto an overly…
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10 Struggles Moms Face After 4 P.M.
Get Pregnant Fast When the clock strikes four in the afternoon, let’s be honest—most of us moms are ready to throw in the towel. The energy is depleted, the patience has waned, and all we really want is a meal we didn’t have to prepare, a glass (or three) of wine, and maybe even a…
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3 Ways Our Separation Improved Our Parenting Skills
Get Pregnant Fast As someone who grew up in a household where my parents remained married for decades, the decision to separate and eventually divorce was daunting. My partner, Jake, and I worried deeply about how this shift would impact our children. However, contrary to our fears, our experience has been far from disastrous; in…
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Considering a New Approach to Stress Relief as a Parent: Why I’m Contemplating Cannabis
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a rewarding yet often overwhelming journey, and many parents find themselves looking for ways to ease the burdens that come with raising kids. Whether it’s through a glass of wine, a prescribed medication, or simply dreaming of sending the kids off to boarding school, we all have our coping mechanisms.…
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Navigating Motherhood Sober: My Journey Without Alcohol
Get Pregnant Fast Since welcoming my first child into the world 16 years ago, I’ve observed a noticeable trend among mothers embracing wine culture. Sure, the desire for a drink has always existed; my close friend shared stories of her mother and her pals gathering to smoke cigarettes and sip tequila. However, today’s social landscape…
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Let’s Simplify Parenting: Embrace the Journey Instead of Overthinking It
Get Pregnant Fast Not long ago, a friend told me, “You’re complicating parenting more than it needs to be.” Even after having three kids, I realized she had a point. As I reflect on this, I can’t help but think that many of us feel the pressure to micromanage every aspect of our kids’ lives…
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When You Hold It All In and Then Erupt
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I often find ourselves in heated discussions—one of which revolves around my parenting style. She believes I raise my voice too often, and while I could argue, I know deep down that she’s right. Lately, my volume has been rising, especially with our eldest son hitting the age of…
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9 Strategies for Managing Stress When Your Kids Are Driving You Crazy
Get Pregnant Fast Children are often viewed as the greatest blessing in our lives, providing meaning, purpose, and an unimaginable capacity for love. Yet, let’s be honest: they can also be incredibly frustrating. Kids experience mood swings and grumpy days, but unlike adults, they often lack the skills to cope gracefully. This can lead to…
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My Most Essential Parenting Tool
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, I’ve accumulated quite a collection of strategies over the past 15 years while raising my three kids. From redirection to positive reinforcement, time-outs to my “I mean business” glare, I’ve got a full toolkit at my disposal. But if you were to ask me to choose the…