Tag: parenting
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8 Strategies for Navigating Family Vacations with Your In-Laws
Get Pregnant Fast Vacations with in-laws can quickly become a test of patience, especially when kids enter the picture. My partner Alex and I used to enjoy relaxing trips with our families before we had children. We’d leisurely explore the area during the day and gather for dinner at night. However, once our kids arrived,…
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A Conversation for the Future
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: January 27, 2023 Originally Published: July 18, 2010 As is common with children at this age, my three-year-old son has begun to inquire about human anatomy. Recently, he asked me, “Where’s your belly button?” mixing up the terms in the way only a child can. “Mommies don’t have penises,” I explained…
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The Final Countdown: My Cookie-Baking Days Are Running Out
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate through my youngest daughter’s final year of high school, I can’t help but reflect on the bittersweet journey we’re on together. This is the third entry in a series where I share my experiences as a stay-at-home mom, watching my daughter prepare for college and contemplating my own transition…
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Yet Another Study Finds No Connection Between Vaccines and Autism — Surprise, Surprise
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study featured in the Journal of the American Medical Association has once again confirmed that there is no correlation between the measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism. This extensive research analyzed insurance claims for 96,000 children born between 2001 and 2007 and found no elevated rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)…
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How Can I Ensure My Child’s Safety While Allowing Her Independence?
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit in car number 12 out of 18, two security personnel clad in black and gold jackets direct traffic with an air of authority. Their stern faces remind me of the bouncers I encountered in my youth. I switch off the radio, my heart racing slightly as I approach the…
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10 Ways Parenting Mirrors the Epic Drama of Game of Thrones
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like an intense saga, much like the beloved HBO series Game of Thrones. The moments of chaos, fierce battles of will, and unexpected twists are relatable for any parent. Just as parents fidget for a moment of peace after a long day, we find ourselves navigating a world…
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Shifting the Focus: A Reflection on Motherhood and Self-Care
Get Pregnant Fast As part of my nightly routine, I tuck my daughters into bed before slipping into the bathroom for some much-needed self-care. It’s in front of the mirror that I confront the nuances of turning 40. I remind myself that noticing the new lines on my face and the more pronounced pores is…
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20 Spooktacular Halloween Songs for a Fun Kids’ Party
Get Pregnant Fast Planning the ultimate Halloween bash for your little ones? You’ll need some ghoulish decorations, delicious treats, adorable costumes, and of course, a killer playlist! The best Halloween songs will have the kids dancing and singing along to tales of witches, ghouls, and friendly monsters. Here’s a delightful mix of classic and contemporary…
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18 Hilarious Things I Said While Up With the Baby
Get Pregnant Fast Being a parent is a wild ride, especially when you have an 8-month-old who used to be a champion sleeper. Just last month, my little one caught a cold, and now her sleep schedule is a mess. Honestly, I can’t tell where one day ends and the next begins. Sleep deprivation has…