Tag: parenting challenges
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The Unique Struggles of a Motherless Mother
Get Pregnant Fast “Mothers,” J.D. Salinger once remarked, “are all slightly insane.” In my experience, my mother takes that to a whole new level. Scanning my social media feeds, it’s clear that my fellow moms tend to fall into two distinct categories: those whose mothers are present and those whose mothers are not. My situation…
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The Toddler’s 10 Travel Commandments
Get Pregnant Fast Traveling with toddlers can feel like navigating uncharted waters. Recently, we embarked on a 16-hour road trip to northern Minnesota with three little ones under the age of five. That’s a whopping 32 hours spent in the car, and let me just say, it was a wild ride. To put it lightly,…
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5 Moments I Wish My Kids Would Give Me a Break
Get Pregnant Fast Like many parents, I adore my children fiercely, akin to a celebrity’s obsession with their latest trend. But let’s be real: there are times when I yearn for a little solitude, moments where I’d gladly shoo them away, even if just for a brief respite. Here are five scenarios where I find…
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Understanding Compassion in the Classroom: A Professor’s Kind Gesture
Get Pregnant Fast College life can be a whirlwind, especially for single parents managing classes alongside childcare responsibilities. Take the story of Sarah Thompson, a student at a university in Nashville, who found herself in a tight spot when she couldn’t secure childcare for her toddler during class. Rather than missing out on valuable education,…
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My Child Is A Rule-Breaker, But Perhaps That’s A Blessing in Disguise
Get Pregnant Fast As a new mom, I found myself dreading those Mommy and Me classes. It wasn’t the overly enthusiastic instructor or the childish games that irked me. No, it was circle time that sent me over the edge, ultimately earning us the title of Mommy and Me Dropouts. Circle time became my personal…
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10 Things That Become Nearly Impossible Late in Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach my scheduled c-section in just two weeks, the reality of my current state is hitting hard. Honestly, I can hardly imagine surviving even another day of this pregnancy, let alone waiting out the full four weeks until my due date. The discomfort is intense, and I’m at my wits’…
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Navigating Parenting with Lyme Disease
Get Pregnant Fast “Are there any special challenges related to your child that I should know about?” I stared at the two tiny blank lines on the form, barely enough space for a few concise sentences. My son, Max, is on the autism spectrum and faces various learning challenges, but there was already an IEP…
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8 Ways Your Sleep Suffers After Having Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When I first announced my pregnancy to my friend, a seasoned single parent, her first reaction was, “Congratulations! But sleep while you can. Once the baby arrives, you may never sleep again!” At the time, I thought she was exaggerating—just a friendly jibe aimed at a newbie mom. Little did I know,…