Tag: parenting challenges
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Navigating Motherhood with a Chronic Illness: My Dilemma
Get Pregnant Fast When people reflect on my life, they likely paint a picture of a dedicated mom. They might highlight my creativity and acknowledge the effort I put into everything I do. It’s unlikely they would note my health struggles, as my chronic condition isn’t immediately visible. The only hint might be the discreet…
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14 Types of Moms We All Recognize (And Maybe Tolerate)
Get Pregnant Fast It truly takes a diverse array of moms to make the world go round. Whether you adore them or simply share a mutual understanding, these moms are the backbone of your community, and you’ll undoubtedly spot them at the park or playground. The “Always Put Together” Mom: This mom is the epitome…
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My 12-Year-Old Decided to Shave His Head This Weekend: Here’s the Story
Get Pregnant Fast My son isn’t a brooding teenager yet, nor does he sport piercings or ink. He’s just a sweet, thoughtful 12-year-old with a passion for basketball and a love for Star Wars. So, what prompted the drastic decision to shave his head? Jake has always preferred short hairstyles. He finds Marines to be…
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11 Toddler Games That Are Pure Torture
Get Pregnant Fast Remember the days before parenthood when you envisioned heartwarming moments spent playing games with your future child? And then you had your little one, and those early bonding activities were indeed delightful—think peek-a-boo sessions and rolling a ball back and forth. But now that your child is a toddler, a new realm…
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50 Reasons to Think Twice Before Having a Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while visiting some friends, we casually chatted with their neighbors. The dad made a rather bold comment: “Great weekend, but the Smoklers are definitely effective birth control.” I didn’t take offense, but it did make me reflect. Honestly, there are far more compelling reasons not to dive into parenthood than the…
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Why I Let Go of My Breastfeeding Aspirations
Get Pregnant Fast After five long years of navigating infertility, the day I had been dreaming of finally came: my twins arrived. I always envisioned breastfeeding, but that dream shifted dramatically when they came into the world ten weeks early. Some friends cautioned me against attempting to breastfeed, sharing their own struggles with premature twins.…
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Not Even Infants Are Safe from Controversy at Trump Rallies
Get Pregnant Fast In a peculiar attempt to keep the comedians on Saturday Night Live employed, Donald Trump once again made headlines in his ongoing saga of the outrageous by ejecting a mother and her crying baby from a rally in Virginia. As a mother myself, my initial reaction was one of frustration. We all…
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I Understand Why You Might Think I’m Difficult, and Honestly, I Apologize
Get Pregnant Fast It’s come to my attention recently that some people perceive me as “a bit difficult” at times. I’ll cut to the chase: I know some folks think I’m just plain hard to deal with. That’s fair, and probably accurate in some instances. I want to take a moment to express my sincere…
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10 ’80s Songs That Perfectly Capture Life With a 3-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast Whether you’re an unexpected parent like me, starting your family later in life, or just reminiscing about the joys of parenting a three-year-old, you know the wild ride it can be: exhausting yet hilarious. As a proud child of the ’80s—I was just a pre-teen when MTV debuted with “Video Killed the…