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I’m the Parent Who Chooses Sobriety
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting I’m the Parent Who Chooses Sobriety by Jason Thompson Updated: Dec. 20, 2017 Originally Published: Sep. 26, 2015 I don’t drink alcohol because of my father’s struggles with it. He drank excessively, and much of my teenage years were shadowed by his battles with addiction, including time spent in jail for…
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The Joy of Parenting One Child: A Different Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re a parent of twins, you quickly get used to the astonished reactions of others. “Twins? How do you manage?” they exclaim, and I usually respond in two ways: A) I don’t have a choice, and B) I have nothing to compare it to. I’ve been parenting two children from the…
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6 Realities of Parenting Older Kids That No One Warns You About
Get Pregnant Fast After a decade of parenting, I thought I had it all down. I had set boundaries that kept my three daughters safe and secure, established reasonable expectations, encouraged them when necessary, and added a dash of flexibility for fun. But when my eldest turned 10, everything changed. Suddenly, my once reliable parenting…
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Why I Hesitate to Discuss My Child’s Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and when it comes to my youngest child, Leo, the ride is even more intense. As my sweet little boy approaches his third birthday, I find myself grappling with the complexities that his special needs bring to my life and relationships. While he is the…
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When Moms Start to Sound Like Their Moms
Get Pregnant Fast I found myself at a bar recently with some friends, and I couldn’t help but exclaim, “Why is the text on this menu so tiny? I need a magnifying glass just to see it! And why is it so dimly lit? It’s as if they don’t want anyone to order anything!” Yup,…
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An Introvert’s Guide to Raising an Outgoing Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner, Sarah, and I found out we were expecting a baby, we often envisioned the traits we hoped our future child would embody. Naturally, we wished for happiness and confidence, but we particularly desired an extroverted spirit. As lifelong introverts, we were all too familiar with the challenges that come…
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Why Parenting Studies Make Me Want to Scream
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting advice is a curious thing. I quickly learned that soliciting advice is like rolling out a welcome mat for unsolicited opinions about my parenting choices. “Hey, Aunt Carol, how did you get your kids to sleep at night?” “Oh, that’s useful…and while we’re at it, please share your thoughts on my…
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39 Reasons Why My Son Refuses to Eat Dinner
Get Pregnant Fast If you have a picky eater at home, you’re not alone! While my daughter is quite adventurous with food, my 4-year-old son presents a new excuse every evening to avoid eating dinner. It’s as if he’s a true artist in the realm of dining refusals. Here are 39 of the most creative…
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The Puzzle of Parenthood: Embracing Change and Growth
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve accumulated a collection of wooden peg puzzles for my children, a tradition I started when my oldest was just a year old. We’ve got letters, numbers, shapes, colors, and animals—everything you can imagine. I thought these puzzles would be a fantastic way to introduce my kids to the…
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Letting Go of Guilt Over My Firstborn
Get Pregnant Fast When I was pregnant with my daughter, I asked my four-year-old son, “How do you feel about sharing your mom and dad with a new sibling?” His response was unexpected: “Not good.” He quickly dashed off to climb the jungle gym, but I tucked his answer away. Although he was excited about…