Tag: children
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As a Father Who Struggles to Express Emotion, I Aim for More for My Son
Get Pregnant Fast I work in a competitive athletics environment where masculinity reigns supreme. The culture is one of toughness, where the mantra is to push through challenges with sheer strength and determination. The young athletes I interact with daily, aged 18 to 22, are all physically impressive—strong, fast, and skilled. However, one of the…
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Children of the New Millennium
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach my 40s, I often find myself grappling with the dissonance of feeling like I’m still in my late teens or early twenties. However, every so often, reality hits me hard when I notice just how different the world is for my children, Lily and Max. They are truly growing…
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Please Stop Asking Me, “Do You Want More Kids?”
Get Pregnant Fast In society, there’s a common belief that after having two or three children, most families are done expanding. When you meet someone with five or more kids, the assumption is that they’ve lost touch with social norms and may be a bit eccentric. Thus, the question shifts from “Are you finished?” to…
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5 Ways My Child Doubles as My Personal Trainer
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: I’m not winning any fitness awards here. I haven’t felt “bikini-ready” since my early 20s when I dabbled in Bikram yoga and swapped my beer for white wine. That said, I did manage to shed the baby weight faster after my second daughter was born, and I’ve maintained that…
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6 Effective Strategies to Teach Young Children About Money
Get Pregnant Fast It’s never too soon to start fostering financial understanding in children. Here are some simple methods to begin educating kids about money from a young age. Engaging Toddlers and Preschoolers with Money Demonstrate Positive Money Behaviors Involving children in family financial discussions doesn’t need to be complex. For instance, when you’re at…
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I Need to Let Go of My Self-Consciousness for My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast My almost three-year-old daughter is undeniably stunning—not just in that typical “I’m her mom and I love her more than anything” way. No, she’s genuinely a beautiful little girl. Her flowing brown hair could easily be featured in a hair care commercial, and her hazel eyes sparkle with life. Her smile is…
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10 Reasons Why Assisting My ADHD Child with Homework is a Challenge
Get Pregnant Fast Homework is a familiar term, often defined as schoolwork students are required to complete at home. However, my personal definition has taken a rather darker turn: Homework /ˈhōmˌwərk/ noun 1. A sophisticated device designed to test the patience of parents; 2. The root cause of emotional roller coasters and late-night snacks; 3.…
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The Hilarious Side of Parenthood: Twitter Parents Share Their Laughs on Tears and Tantrums
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a rollercoaster of emotions, and let’s be honest—there are plenty of tears involved, and not just the ones we shed ourselves. Babies are notorious for their cries, but toddlers, preschoolers, elementary school children, and even teenagers can turn on the waterworks just as easily. The reasons behind these meltdowns might…
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Embracing Honesty with My Daughter About Body Image Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast In a moment I never anticipated, I found myself weighing in front of my daughter today. It was one of those automatic actions—tapping the scale and stepping on—when I suddenly noticed her curious gaze fixated on me. “Uh-oh,” I thought, realizing that I had inadvertently opened a door I promised myself would…