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The Good and the Bad of Parenting: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Let me tell you, the truth can hit hard. I had quite the wake-up call recently. My kids, my parents, and I were gathered for dinner at my parents’ house after a long drive from Austin. To say the journey was a challenge would be an understatement. We left Austin later than…
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I’m Not in a Hurry to Shed the Baby Weight, and That’s Just Fine
Get Pregnant Fast Curvy. Statuesque. Voluptuous. Amazonian. Not exactly petite. Baby hippo. In the eleven months since my little one made their grand entrance, these are just a few of the colorful ways I’ve described my body. Yes, I stand tall, but I won’t deny that my belly—complete with all its stretch marks—feels like it’s…
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I Wasn’t Prepared for Motherhood
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 Originally Published: Feb. 5, 2016 You were a surprise, a twist of fate during my teenage years that altered my entire existence. It may sound harsh, but it’s the truth—an often unspoken reality of unplanned pregnancies. I simply wasn’t prepared to be a mother. In fact, I…
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Don’t Worry, Mama — Your Spark Will Return
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, lovely mama. Yes, you, lounging in that old T-shirt and comfy leggings. You, who hasn’t quite managed to squeeze in a shower today and whose hair is maybe a bit too greasy for comfort, but you’re hoping that messy bun does the trick. You, with the mystery stain on your…
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The Parental Aptitude Test: Essential for Every High School Student
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my eldest came home with a math assignment featuring problems reminiscent of the SAT. This led me to a realization: the SATs are largely pointless and often unessential. If students excel academically in high school, they’re likely to continue that success in college. Conversely, if their high school grades are poor,…
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8 Comments to Avoid When Talking to a Stay-at-Home Dad
Get Pregnant Fast Stay-at-home dads often find themselves on the receiving end of some rather peculiar remarks. With the rise in men opting to take on the role of a primary caregiver, societal expectations regarding gender roles are still catching up. While many people, especially women, commend our choices, there are still plenty of comments…
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How to Support Your Sad Tween: Sometimes, Space is What She Needs
Get Pregnant Fast When I first became a parent, I never anticipated the tween phase—after all, who even knew what a “tween” was a decade ago? I was focused on toddlers and school-age kids, fully aware of the teenage years ahead, but the in-between stage caught me off guard. Recently, I realized that my daughter,…
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The Heartache of Special Needs Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast I always imagined that we’d have more time — more time before the world began to notice my son’s unique qualities. I can anticipate the reactions from adults; I see those sympathetic smiles from older folks at the grocery store, the disapproving stares when my son struggles in public spaces, and the…
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Elementary School Issues Detention Warning for Kids Discussing Romantic Interests
Get Pregnant Fast In a rather surprising move, an elementary school in Texas has decided to take a hard stance on young love, threatening students with detention if they engage in conversations about dating. As parents, we often wish for more time to prepare for the inevitable crushes our children will experience, but it appears…
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How Middle School Educators Resemble Superheroes
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, sending my eldest child off to middle school was one of the most overwhelming experiences I’ve faced. Sure, children navigate sixth grade every year, and perhaps I’m being overly dramatic, but the anticipation was daunting. Since his birth, I harbored a quiet dread about this transitional phase. Who among…