Tag: parenting

  • What Happened to Good Manners?

    Get Pregnant Fast Every time I tune into the news or scroll through social media, I’m bombarded with distressing stories of people behaving poorly towards one another. It’s alarming, to say the least. Many theories circulate regarding the origins of this decline in civility—are pesticides to blame? Acid rain? Are our brains being fried by…

  • The Nightly Struggle: Parenthood’s Ultimate Challenge

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    Get Pregnant Fast As the day winds down, you might envision a serene scene of your children blissfully heading to bed, their hair still damp from an effortless bath. You lean in, whispering sweet nothings like, “I love you both. Thank you for being so wonderful. Sleep well for the next 12 hours.” But let’s…

  • 4 Valuable Lessons from Being the Sole Girl on the Team

    Get Pregnant Fast Back in 1981, before the world recognized trailblazers in sports like Mo’ne Davis or before Little League started its own girls’ divisions, I was an 11-year-old girl with a passion for baseball—not softball, which was the common choice for girls in my neighborhood. When I saw the flyer for tryouts at our…

  • The Weight of Being the Eldest Child

    Get Pregnant Fast I can’t help but think about how you quickly apologized after spilling your juice this morning, and it tugs at my heart. I told you it was okay; accidents happen. But that doesn’t erase the fact that you felt the need to say sorry right away. Have I placed too many expectations…

  • Absolutely, I Have a Favorite Child

    Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real—admitting you have a favorite child isn’t exactly considered the gold standard of parenting. Yet, here I am, confessing that I absolutely do have a favorite child. This particular little one has a knack for listening, helps out around the house, and generally radiates positivity. Spending time with this child…

  • 5 Tips for Parents of Girls Who Prefer Adventure Over Princesses

    Get Pregnant Fast Back in the 1970s, my mother embarked on a little experiment with my brother and me. She handed me toy trucks and gave him dolls, convinced that our play preferences were purely influenced by societal norms. She believed our choices, like opting for Barbie over Tonka, had nothing to do with biology.…

  • The Perks of Being a Late Bloomer

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    Get Pregnant Fast As I sat down to watch my favorite series, I couldn’t help but feel a bit behind. While the world was buzzing over Chris Evans’ latest blockbuster, I was just diving into season two of Parks and Recreation, where he’s still the charming but awkward guy shining shoes for a living. Once…

  • The 11 Best Ride-On Toys of 2025 for Little Feet

    Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, fellow parents! If you’re looking to get your little ones moving and grooving, ride-on toys are a fantastic way to encourage their physical development. Not only are they fun, but they also help kids build balance and coordination skills. Here’s a roundup of our top picks for 2025 that will…

  • Why I’m Going Back to College in My 40s

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    Get Pregnant Fast I’m 44 years old, a mother of two, and I’ve navigated through life’s rollercoaster filled with ups and downs. From the joy of bringing two beautiful children into the world to the heartache of miscarriages, I’ve faced significant challenges. I’ve relocated to a new state, experienced a divorce, lost a home, and…

  • 9 Insights Gained from 9 Years of Raising Boys

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    Get Pregnant Fast Growing up surrounded by girls, I never truly understood boys. My childhood was spent with my sister and our single mother, so the house was filled with feminine energy. While I had a few male friends over the years, my closest companion has always been my husband, whom I met in our…

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