Tag: growing up
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I Wasn’t Prepared for This Phase of Parenthood: The Un-Needing
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, I feel as though I’ve been caught in a time loop. Another summer has come and gone. The air is turning chilly, soccer games are back in full swing, and dance lessons are just around the corner. Before we know it, Thanksgiving will arrive, followed swiftly by Christmas, lacrosse, track, and…
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I Can Still See My Little Ones
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat in church, I couldn’t help but notice a family in front of me. A mother, father, and their adult daughter formed a beautiful picture of connection. The mother wrapped her arm around her daughter, who nestled her head on her shoulder. In that moment, I glanced down at my…
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Why I Can’t Hold Your Baby
Get Pregnant Fast You walked in with your precious newborn, swaddled delicately in a soft blanket. The joy radiates from you; it’s clear you are over the moon, utterly enchanted by this little life that has entered your world. She’s adorable, the epitome of purity and sweetness, and I can see why you’d think I…
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Embracing Life with Older Kids: One Important Note
Get Pregnant Fast I truly cherish the ages of my children at this stage in our lives. Flashing back to when my friend, Sarah, got married, our entire family traveled to sunny California for the occasion. At the time, my kids were still in their toddler years, while Sarah’s were already navigating their tween and…
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Jack and Emily: Navigating the Teenage Years Together
Get Pregnant Fast As I watch my 16-year-old son, Ethan, I can’t help but notice how much more thoughtful and cautious he is compared to my own teenage self. Often, I find myself fixating on what he needs to do next rather than appreciating the remarkable qualities he already possesses. This summer, however, I’ve made…
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Saturday #286: A Wake-Up Call on Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I stumbled upon an insightful article from No Regrets Parenting titled “How To Spend More Quality Time With Your Child.” The author, Dr. Rotbart, emphasizes that instead of stressing over the quantity of time spent with family, we should concentrate on creating quality, memorable moments together. This resonated with my own…
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Embracing the Fleeting Moments of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast In a bustling household with five kids, chaos is the norm. Each day feels like a juggling act—finding a spot for everyone, getting them to sit still, and ensuring they’re where they need to be. You might think that having one less child around would offer a sense of relief. Sure, if…
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10 Reasons Why Tween Boys Are Amazing
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Parker This past summer marked a significant change in my life—I welcomed a tween boy into my world. One moment, my son, Max, was surrounded by a mountain of stuffed animals, and the next, he was sprawled across his bed, immersed in a YouTube video about Minecraft, earbuds firmly in…
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A Letter to My Newborn Son: Preparing for Life’s Uncertainties
Get Pregnant Fast To my precious son, Oliver, as I ponder the unpredictable journey ahead: These past few months have been transformative. On March 18, you made me a father, and just a week earlier, on March 7, I faced a health scare at 36. It wasn’t severe enough to leave lasting damage, but my…