Tag: conflict resolution
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Take a Breath, Mama Bear: Your Kids Are Just Fine
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood is an emotional rollercoaster, blending joy, love, frustration, and fear into a chaotic mix that resembles a Jackson Pollock painting. It’s often challenging to decipher our feelings, let alone what we think about them. One of the most potent instincts we have as mothers is the fierce desire to protect our…
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An Open Letter to the Cyclist Who Shouted at Me on the Street
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Cyclist, I must admit, I’m not impressed. When you zoomed past me on your bike and shouted, “You f***ing idiot!” I didn’t take a moment to consider if I was in the bike lane or if I should have been moving faster. Honestly, all I could think was that you were…
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5 Essential Guidelines to Strengthen Any Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast Marriage is a complex journey that can test even the strongest bonds. After more than a decade in my first and hopefully only marriage, I’ve learned that navigating this partnership is both challenging and rewarding. Some days it feels like a never-ending struggle, while other days, I feel incredibly blessed. Marriage is…
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The Real Challenges That Test Your Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast On the surface, that seemingly perfect couple down the street appears to have it all figured out. They’re always smiling, never seem to argue, and their life looks like a scene from a classic painting. However, every relationship faces its share of challenges that truly test the bond between partners. Let’s delve…
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Yes, My Partner and I Disagree in Front of Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I are both headstrong firstborns, and like any couple, we occasionally have our differences. While we share the same core values, the daily grind can sometimes push us to our limits: stressing over bills, balancing time with extended family, negotiating personal space, navigating his shoes left in the hallway…
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Navigating Sibling Disputes: 5 Essential Guidelines
Get Pregnant Fast When I was expecting my second daughter, I envisioned a harmonious bond between her and her older sister. I imagined them happily playing together, trading toys like Legos, dolls, and even princess crowns, all while sharing sweet smiles. I thought they would giggle together over silly antics and would never dream of…
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What Your Children Should Witness in Your Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast Having been in a blissful marriage for nearly two decades, I must admit I’m no guru when it comes to relationships. Instead, I consider myself incredibly fortunate and thankful to be in a partnership that I hope my children will aspire to emulate someday. So, what’s the secret to our long-lasting bond?…
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Why I Choose Not to Mediate My Kids’ Friendship Disputes
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I wear many hats: the designated driver, the comforter of scraped knees, and the enforcer of bedtime rules. However, one role I consciously avoid is that of a friendship mediator. When my kids come to me with their squabbles, the conversation typically unfolds like this: “Mom! You won’t believe…
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Endless Sibling Rivalry: A Parent’s Real Talk
Get Pregnant Fast Summer break brings a significant amount of family time for our household of five. While this togetherness can be enjoyable, it often turns into a battleground of sibling squabbles. I find myself playing referee for what seems like 87% of my day. Although I cherish my roles as taxi driver, chef, housekeeper,…
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School Swaps Out Detention for Meditation, and Students are Flourishing
Get Pregnant Fast In a remarkable shift away from traditional disciplinary methods, a school in Baltimore has replaced detention with a meditation initiative that’s proving beneficial for its students. The Robert W. Coleman School has implemented a meditation program designed to empower young minds and foster emotional resilience. One has to wonder, did detention ever…