Tag: parenting challenges
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I Show Favoritism Towards My Daughter—And My Son Knows It
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Jan. 19, 2016 Originally Published: March 26, 2009 Let me start and end with this: I cherish my son deeply and love him just as much as my daughter. I truly enjoyed my pregnancy, carrying my baby everywhere and feeling him kick while dreaming about who he might become. When he…
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On Mermaid Hair and Embracing Adulthood
Get Pregnant Fast If I were to create a list of activities I find less than enjoyable, it would surely feature kneeling on hard floors and engaging with toys that have likely been marinating in a mix of germs. Recently, my radiant daughter, with her sparkling eyes, excitedly asked me—after a grueling sixteen hours of…
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The Slap: Episode 2 – Insincere Apology Not Acknowledged
Get Pregnant Fast In the gripping second episode of The Slap, we dive into the tumultuous life of Alex (played by Zachary Quinto), who begins his day with a shocking plunge into an icy pool at his lavish waterfront residence. The narrator (voiced by Victor Garber) reveals that Alex’s relentless anger drives his success but…
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Nourishing a Large Family: Navigating the Grocery Challenge
Get Pregnant Fast When my three energetic boys were infants, they barely consumed anything. As toddlers, their diets consisted primarily of Goldfish crackers and the occasional piece of fruit. I often wondered why people claimed feeding children was so costly while I effortlessly maintained my modest grocery budget. However, as their appetites grew, I found…
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This Is The Stuff My Preschooler Wants to Talk About at 4 A.M.
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to sleepless nights, parents seem to have a lot to say. “Oh, Charlie is the worst. He’s nearly 3, and he still wakes up at least twice a night! I can hardly function. I haven’t had a full night’s sleep since before he was born. I’m exhausted.” Or “You…
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10 Surprising Things I Once Disdained But Now Adore as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a child, my taste buds were painfully unrefined. Sushi? No thanks. Beer? Disgusting. My idea of a vacation only involved the word “Disney.” As I matured, I opened my mind to new experiences—wine bars, European train adventures, and the delightful flavors of pad thai. The world became my culinary…
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Am I Still the Same Woman I Used to Be?
Get Pregnant Fast I have a driver’s license photo that many women would envy. Taken just two days after I returned from a beautiful honeymoon in Hawaii, it captures a moment when I was radiating happiness. You can almost feel the tropical breeze and smell the coconut lingering on my sun-kissed skin. My eyes are…
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My Daughter’s Last Year of Believing in the Easter Bunny
Get Pregnant Fast As we prepared for the Easter egg hunt and children’s festival at our daughter’s preschool, a question hit me unexpectedly on a Saturday morning. My daughter, clutching her Easter basket and dressed like a pre-tween, burst into the bathroom while I was drying my hair and asked, “Is the Tooth Fairy real?…
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The Great Babysitting Debate: What’s a Fair Rate?
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s talk about babysitting, shall we? It seems like everyone has an opinion on how much a babysitter should make, but finding a consensus is nearly impossible. As a parent, I get it. My partner and I rarely enjoy a night out on our own, not because we don’t want to, but…