Tag: Teenagers
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11 Creative Ways Teens Perceive Time
Get Pregnant Fast Does anyone really know what time it is? Or better yet, does anyone truly care? The band Chicago posed this question in their classic hit many years ago, but there’s one group that definitely keeps an eye on the clock—we parents! We need to stay on top of pick-up times, family dinners,…
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19 Reasons Why I’m Embracing the Teenage Years
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, baby fever often steals the spotlight. Everyone seems to swoon over those adorable little bundles of joy. While I completely understand the allure—trust me, I adored my little ones from the moment they arrived—I must confess: I’m not really a baby person. As my children have matured,…
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Why Your Teenagers Require More Sleep Than You Might Expect
Menu: Parenting Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to sleep, I’ve always taken a firm stance. I’m that parent who can’t help but exclaim, “Time for bed!” when I see you and your young child out at an hour that’s well past their bedtime. I can’t help but raise an eyebrow when I notice your…
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7 Strategies for Keeping My Kids Drug-Free
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I want to do everything in my power to ensure my children stay away from drugs. While some of their friends are facing serious consequences for substance use, my son has managed to stay on the straight and narrow. Here are seven approaches I’ve adopted to help keep my…
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13 Ways Your Teen is Just a Bigger Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast When you embark on the journey of parenthood, you’re bombarded with advice about tantrums, potty training, and the trials of toddlerhood. You endure sleepless nights for years, convinced that your toddler spends more time in timeout than engaging in fun. It’s exhausting! Eventually, your child seems to outgrow the toddler stage, and…
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Motherhood Redefined: A Personal Journey Through Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood is an intricate dance of love, understanding, and adaptability. My approach to parenting is a unique blend of styles customized for each child, ensuring they feel cherished for who they truly are. Currently, I’m navigating the whirlwind of raising two teenage boys—both taller than me, yet always my little ones at…
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12 Essential Insights for Navigating Your New Teenager
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting a teenager can feel like an uphill battle, and trust me, I’ve been there. At times, I wondered if either my child or I would make it through these challenging years. Now that my eldest is on the verge of adulthood, I can finally see a glimmer of hope at the…
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Teens: Gifts with Gilded, Ragged Edges
Get Pregnant Fast It’s common to hear mothers share the joys of parenthood, emphasizing the importance of cherishing each fleeting moment. They often warn that the time spent with young children vanishes in the blink of an eye, leaving behind a quiet house filled with memories. The love a parent feels for their children is…
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10 Reasons I Appreciate My Teenagers
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting has certainly evolved since the days when I had three little ones at home. While I sometimes reminisce about the sweet baby scents, tiny toes, and those adorable crinkly faces, I’ve come to realize that having teenagers comes with its own unique set of blessings. Sure, they may have a reputation…
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How to Help a 14-Year-Old Girl Embrace Playfulness
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my husband and I took our 14-year-old daughter, Lily, on a week-long trip to the stunning North Shore of Oahu. While some parents might dread the thought of spending time in close quarters with a teenage girl, we genuinely enjoy Lily’s company. She is generally well-mannered and mostly avoids the typical…