Tag: parenting advice
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Children and Stress: How Much Is Too Much?
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 18, 2015 Originally Published: March 26, 2015 Observing little Emma mimic adult reactions to stress was both amusing and enlightening. She had a clear sense of what activities she believed caused stress and how one might respond to it. In contrast, when children actually face stress, they often struggle to…
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10 Parenting Books You Need on Your Wish List
Get Pregnant Fast The holiday season is upon us once again, a time to cherish moments with family and friends while navigating the chaos that comes with it. With the kids buzzing from holiday treats and excitement, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But fear not! We’ve compiled a list of parenting books that are sure…
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Why I Think We Should Rethink the Birthday Party Favor Trend
Get Pregnant Fast I just picked my daughter up from yet another extravagant birthday party—one that seemed to outdo all the others this year. She bounded toward the car with an energy I hadn’t seen in a while. The reason? This particular party featured 14-karat gold initial necklaces for each girl. Yes, you read that…
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Teach Your Children to Recognize the Signs of Emotionally Abusive Relationships
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a common misconception that abuse only means physical violence. Many individuals, especially women, have uttered the phrase, “At least he doesn’t hit me,” which reflects a narrow understanding of abuse. However, emotional abuse can be just as harmful, and it often goes unnoticed. Not all abusers are men, and not all…
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Please Hold Your Advice on Feeding Kids Unless You’ve Dealt with a Picky Eater
Get Pregnant Fast Whenever I come across discussions surrounding children and their eating habits—especially those that delve into the realm of picky eaters—I’m often met with a barrage of comments asserting, “In our household, kids eat what’s served, or they don’t eat at all.” This approach, often summarized as the “eat it or starve” philosophy,…
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Excuse Me While I Indulge My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast I was attending a birthday celebration for a friend’s daughter when it happened. My little one was nestled on my right hip—his usual spot—when my preschooler waddled over, tugging at my pant leg. “Mommy, I need you to hold me!” his tiny voice called out. So, I scooped up my preschooler and…
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I Advocated for Paid Paternity Leave — and Ended Up with More Time Than My Partner
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner Alex and I decided to start a family in 2018, I wasn’t overly concerned about paternity leave. I hadn’t scrutinized the employee handbook when I joined my consulting firm three years earlier, but I noticed that the predominantly female workforce typically took short-term disability for six weeks as maternity…
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Navigating the Parenting Hostage Situation: A Survival Guide
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can sometimes feel like being held hostage by tiny, demanding captors. While you might not find yourself in a literal hostage situation, the overwhelming nature of raising children can evoke similar feelings of confinement and urgency. If you find yourself in a parenting pinch, consider these survival strategies that might just…
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Your 1-Year-Old Toddler: Week 15 Insights
Parenting Your 1-Year-Old: Week 15 Sleep: The Ever-Elusive Quest Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the eternal question: Why won’t my toddler sleep? This is the mantra of weary parents who have tried every trick in the book—rocking, reading, changing, and white noise—to no avail. Sleep remains a mysterious enigma, particularly for our little ones who thrive…