Tag: parenting
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The Key to Nurturing Joyful and Well-Adjusted Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to parenting, I consider myself quite knowledgeable—though I say this with a sense of humility, not arrogance. After all, I’m a parent myself, and I’m eager to share what I’ve learned along this journey. If you implement these guidelines, you can expect to raise happy and well-adjusted children who…
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3 Ways Our Separation Improved Our Parenting Skills
Get Pregnant Fast As someone who grew up in a household where my parents remained married for decades, the decision to separate and eventually divorce was daunting. My partner, Jake, and I worried deeply about how this shift would impact our children. However, contrary to our fears, our experience has been far from disastrous; in…
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They Are All My Children: A Journey of Love and Growth
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my life, I’ve had the immense joy of nurturing over a thousand children. They come from diverse backgrounds—some are black, some white; some are tall, others short; and they embody a myriad of identities—blue-eyed, pierced, gay, autistic, humorous, dramatic, brilliant, dyslexic, talented, transgender, outgoing, artistic, athletic, and everything in between. I’ve…
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I Bought an Expensive Planner, and It Didn’t Transform My Life
Get Pregnant Fast I tried to resist the allure of the latest planner craze, but it seems I’m not entirely immune to the influence of my peers. When it comes to social situations, I can easily sidestep the pressure, but when it involves beautiful stationery? I’m a goner. I have a deep appreciation for all…
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Can They Stay Little Forever?
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 21, 2015 Originally Published: April 9, 2010 This morning, as I dropped off my 5-year-old at school, he turned away with a nonchalant shrug, refusing to give me a kiss goodbye. My heart sank. Already? I thought, feeling the sting of his indifference. “I’m not ready for this,” I whispered…
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5 Sour Spots in the Sweet Spot of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself at a gathering with my children when I bumped into an old acquaintance, Sarah. She was juggling her baby and toddlers, and as we exchanged pleasantries, I instantly recognized the exhaustion etched on her face. It was that unmistakable expression of a long day filled with endless childcare…
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20 Insights Elementary School Teachers Wish Parents Knew
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year winds down and summer approaches, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on my seven years as an elementary school teacher. I’ve had the pleasure of working with some fantastic parents while occasionally stifling the urge to say things I shouldn’t. Now, as I transition to being a stay-at-home…
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When Your Baby Needs Glasses
Get Pregnant Fast As an expectant mother, you often find yourself dreaming about your little one. Naturally, the top priority is a healthy baby, but we all have those visions of how our child will look. You may hope she inherits your grandmother’s blue eyes, wish he doesn’t have your partner’s nose, and, let’s be…
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Remembering the Uncle My Kids Will Never Know
Get Pregnant Fast It wasn’t until the world mourned the loss of a beloved comedian that I found myself asking my sisters, “How did you explain our brother’s passing to your children?” My son is aware that I had a brother who passed away during my childhood, but he remains unaware of the tragic circumstances…