Tag: parenting challenges
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Parents of Multiple Kids, You’ll Relate to This Dad
Get Pregnant Fast I honestly can’t recall what life was like with just one or two children. It’s possible it’s somewhat similar, but once you’ve got three or four, there’s no escaping the reality of being a human jungle gym. Finding a moment of comfort on the couch or kneeling down to change a diaper?…
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To the Mom at the Playground Who Stayed Calm When My Daughter Misbehaved
Get Pregnant Fast As I approached the play area, my heart sank at the sight before me. My friend gestured for me to come over, and her expression said it all. There, sitting at the edge of the playground, was my just-turned-two-year-old, her head hung low beside your little boy, who was visibly upset with…
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Rescue Me From Flu Season
Get Pregnant Fast It’s day five of my self-imposed isolation. The world outside seems like a picturesque dream viewed through the snot-streaked windows of my home. I find myself staring at my phone, silently pleading for it to ring, beep, or buzz. Is there anyone out there who remembers me during this dreary period? I…
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Being a Father: I’m More Than Just a ‘Backup Parent’
Get Pregnant Fast As a father, I often find myself grappling with misconceptions about my role. When I first embraced fatherhood, my instinct was to dive into every parenting book I could find. I read extensively—everything from child development milestones to handling ADHD and navigating blended families. However, I quickly noticed a troubling pattern: most…
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I Thought My Toddlers Were Challenging… Until They Became Boys
Get Pregnant Fast It feels like a blur, really—pregnancy, a couple of births, and those tiny babies who seemed to inhale all the air in the room. I have a faint recollection of life before the chaos, back in the days when I could sit in my living room without dodging flying sports gear or…
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Do Children Have to Choose Between Sleep and Achievement?
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, sleep deprivation has become a widespread issue. Studies reveal that about a third of adults regularly get less than six hours of sleep, and a staggering 34% of individuals aged 35 to 45 have unintentionally dozed off during the day at least once in the last month. Various…
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Maternity Leave is Not ‘Me’ Time
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve been through maternity leave, you understand it’s hardly a leisurely break. Caring for a newborn while recovering from childbirth—whether it’s a vaginal delivery or a c-section—is far from a vacation. Unfortunately, many fathers receive little to no paternity leave, leaving new mothers to shoulder the burden alone. Meghann Foye, author…
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The Universal Reality of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast “Life can be quite challenging, can’t it?” my friend Jessica texted me last week. “Absolutely,” I replied. We were attempting to coordinate a get-together for the upcoming weekend, but as usual, our children’s activities, travel plans, and other commitments were proving to be obstacles. I miss Jessica, and it’s clear she feels…
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The Tooth Fairy: An Overrated Tradition?
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: if I had a dollar for every time I had to dig through my kids’ rooms searching for cash to play the elusive Tooth Fairy, I’d be doing quite well. Okay, maybe not wealthy, but I’d definitely have enough to cover all those little teeth without the late-night scavenger…
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Life With Toddlers: The Hilarious Truth According to Parents on Twitter
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: December 21, 2020 Originally Published: November 24, 2015 Welcoming a baby into your life can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Sleepless nights and a never-ending cycle of diaper changes may seem like the peak of parental trials, but just wait until you meet the toddler stage. Navigating life with a toddler…