Tag: milestones
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11-Month-Old Baby: Milestones and Development
Get Pregnant Fast As your little one approaches their first birthday, you may notice an increase in curiosity and mobility. At this age, babies are eager to explore their surroundings, often getting into everything they can reach! Your 11-month-old might already be attempting to walk or say a few words, although every baby develops at…
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A Message to My 21-Year-Old Son
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Ethan, As you approach your 21st birthday, I find myself reflecting on the changes that await you. What parenting guidelines still hold relevance, and which have faded into the background like that Little Tikes car you used to zoom around the neighborhood? Now that you’re legally able to purchase a bottle…
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Things I Will Miss About the Baby Stage
Get Pregnant Fast As my youngest child recently celebrated her first birthday, I find myself reflecting on the bittersweet transition from babyhood to the next stages of life. Each milestone brings joy, yet a part of me mourns the end of the baby stage. While I am relieved to no longer navigate the challenges of…
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Your 35-Week-Old Baby’s Growth and Development Milestones
Get Pregnant Fast Congratulations! Your little one is now 35 weeks old, and the journey of parenthood just keeps getting more exciting. As your baby approaches their first birthday, you may have noticed their personality and preferences becoming quite clear. From their likes and dislikes to their feeding habits, it seems your baby’s opinions are…
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Navigating the Journey of Special Needs Parenting: Embracing the Highs and Lows
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting a child with special needs is often a mix of profound joy and deep challenges. Like many parents, I’ve read about the so-called “gifts of autism,” but my personal experience leads me to view autism as more of a journey filled with hurdles we must navigate daily. While I acknowledge that…
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The Look: A Parent’s Priceless Connection
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I experienced “the look” again. It’s been a while, and it sent shivers down my spine, reminiscent of when my children were young, and those looks were a common occurrence. If you’re a parent, you understand exactly what I mean. It’s that quick, sidelong glance your kids cast your way when…
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The Fast Forward Button: A Parenting Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast I have a confession: I fast forwarded through the early years of my child’s life, and now I’m left with a sense of regret. When I first brought my little one home, I cherished every moment—the snuggles, the feedings, the joyful giggles. But then reality hit me like a freight train. I…
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7 Essential Yet Overlooked Childhood Milestones
Get Pregnant Fast Childhood is full of milestones that many parents eagerly await, while others can be met with a mix of excitement and anxiety. We often celebrate significant moments like sleeping through the night, taking those first steps, or starting school with joyful fanfare—captured in photos and shared with friends. However, today we’re focusing…
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Embracing 46: My Unexpected Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I celebrated my birthday with 46 candles lighting up my cake. Normally, I’d throw in a cheeky line about needing fire extinguishers, but honestly, turning 46 is weighing on me more than I expected. While 46 isn’t a milestone birthday—after all, you won’t find any “Over the Hill at 46” party…
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14 Overlooked Milestones in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast We often celebrate the big milestones in our children’s lives: the first time they sleep through the night, take their first steps, or tackle potty training. Each of these moments brings a wave of relief and joy. But what about those quieter, less recognized achievements that make the parenting journey just a…