Tag: parenting
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Help Me Put an End to Sibling Squabbles!
Get Pregnant Fast If you have more than one child, you’re no stranger to the sounds of sibling squabbling. To be honest, even as an only child, I often sought out playmates to engage in some friendly banter—friends, cousins, neighbors… you name it! So let’s make it clear: if there are multiple kids in your…
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The Most Valuable Lesson My Father Shared with Me
Get Pregnant Fast This is what I recall: My father would wake up before dawn and take the train from our quiet suburb to the bustling heart of downtown Chicago. He spent his days in a towering office building on Jackson Boulevard—an imposing structure I visited only once, during a special Saturday outing when he…
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10 Things New Moms Wish They Could Tell New Dads
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a wild ride, and for new dads, navigating through this uncharted territory can feel overwhelming. Here’s a lighthearted yet honest look at ten things new moms might want to share with their partners about their parenting journey. You’re cradling the baby incorrectly. But you know what? Just keep doing it…
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How I Guided My Kids Through Understanding and Coping with Death
Get Pregnant Fast Before my husband’s mother, Margaret, passed away at the age of 74, she gathered her family in her cozy living room, wrapped in her favorite lavender shawl. “Being able to say goodbye is a true gift,” she said, her gaze lingering on each of us. A gift? I thought. You are leaving…
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40 Hilarious Halloween Jokes That Will Tickle Your Toddler’s Funny Bone
Get Pregnant Fast Get ready for a spooky good time with these Halloween jokes that are sure to bring giggles to your little ones! After you’ve planned your family costumes and mapped out a safe trick-or-treating route, it’s time to add some humor to the holiday with these fun fall jokes. From silly knock-knock jokes…
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Postpartum Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast Being a new mom can be incredibly challenging, and for some, the anxiety surrounding parenthood can become overwhelming. While postpartum depression often garners more attention, postpartum anxiety is just as prevalent and can be equally debilitating. Let’s dive deeper into what postpartum anxiety is and how it affects new mothers. What is…
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I’m Not Concerned About the Causes of Autism
Get Pregnant Fast Let me be straightforward: I have no interest in understanding what causes autism. Not even a little. Honestly, I don’t need to know why my child is on the spectrum. I’m not looking for someone to blame or seeking closure. Sure, I could use a nap, but the intricacies of autism are…
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Confessions of a Reformed Perfectionist
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 19, 2016 Originally Published: Jan. 9, 2012 Let me share a little secret: I’m a former perfectionist. It’s not that I consider myself flawless; rather, I’ve always felt this overwhelming urge to excel in everything I do. I’m a people-pleaser at heart, and I often find myself overly concerned with…
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Meet the Angry Yoga Teacher We’ve All Been Waiting For
Get Pregnant Fast In the bustling city where I live, I’ve always regarded the yoga instructors at my gym with a hint of skepticism. They navigate the same hectic streets and endure the same daily chaos as the rest of us, yet somehow manage to exude tranquility. I often find myself questioning how they maintain…