Tag: Sibling Relationships
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The Case for Two Children
Get Pregnant Fast If I’m honest, there’s a small part of me that occasionally regrets not taking my doctor’s advice on getting a tubal ligation while I was on the operating table after my son was born. But in that moment, everything felt so new and overwhelming. I mean, he had just arrived, and all…
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Dear Future Baby Number Two
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Future Baby Number Two, Let me start by clarifying that I’m not expecting you just yet. It’s not that I don’t long for you; in fact, it’s exactly because I want the best for you that I take a little blue pill each morning. This routine comes with its own set…
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I Blinked and You Turned 10
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 18, 2015 Originally Published: Aug. 7, 2015 It feels like just yesterday I was 10 months pregnant, feeling like a beached whale. The heat was unbearable, and it felt like you were playing soccer inside me, with the other team winning. Heartburn plagued me, sleep evaded me, and I was…
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7 Lessons About Marriage My Kids Can Learn from Their Siblings
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to marriage, our children are not just observing us, but they are also learning from their sibling interactions. The dynamic relationships they share can teach them invaluable lessons about love, conflict, and cooperation. Here are seven important lessons I hope my kids will take away from their experiences with…
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Why We’re Encouraging Our Kids to Share a Room
Get Pregnant Fast By: Lisa Thompson Updated: Feb. 19, 2021 Originally Published: Feb. 17, 2016 There was a moment—perhaps fueled by a severe lack of sleep—when I suggested to my partner that our two boys should share a bedroom. I must have been running low on energy, because the aftermath of this daring decision has…
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Having a Second Child for Your Firstborn
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a wild ride, especially when it comes to the dynamics of siblings. Whether you’re the cherished firstborn, the babied youngest, or the often-overlooked middle child, your position in the birth order can shape your experiences and relationships. But here’s a twist: having a second child may actually promote better…
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7 Insights Only Parents of Age-Gap Kids Truly Grasp
Get Pregnant Fast If you ever envisioned a bustling household filled with children only to hit a wall after one or two, you might find yourself in the unique position of raising an Age-Gap Kid. These little ones typically arrive when parents, exhausted and financially stretched, finally muster the energy and resolve to welcome another…
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The Other F Word: Navigating Body Image in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast “It’s probably a good idea to let Liam have some space for now,” I overhear my son Noah saying to his father from the next room. “He’s in a really bad mood. I poked him just a little and he picked me up and tossed me.” While not encouraged, these displays of…
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15 Reasons Growing Up With Siblings Was Incredible
Get Pregnant Fast There’s truly nothing quite like having siblings. If you were fortunate enough to grow up alongside one or more, here’s a toast to those unforgettable bonds! Siblings can be a wild ride, but they’re pretty awesome in the end. You Became Resilient: Navigating the ups and downs of sibling dynamics taught you…
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Letting Go of Guilt Over My Firstborn
Get Pregnant Fast When I was pregnant with my daughter, I asked my four-year-old son, “How do you feel about sharing your mom and dad with a new sibling?” His response was unexpected: “Not good.” He quickly dashed off to climb the jungle gym, but I tucked his answer away. Although he was excited about…