Tag: parenting
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My Parenting Approach: ‘Do Your Best And Feel Bad About It’
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting has a way of turning our best-laid plans on their head. Before I became a parent, I envisioned myself as the kind of mom who could stick to her guns, unaffected by a child’s cries. But reality hit hard when I found myself swept up in the emotional turmoil of a…
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The 5 Unfortunate Ways Sibling Rivalry Makes Its Presence Known
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting guides and my style of parenting clash like oil and water. I tend to focus on the potential disasters awaiting my children if I stray from their advice, yet I often forget the specific strategies I should implement to avert these calamities. Kids = Chaos; Mom = Overwhelmed. It’s a tough…
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Why Clean Floors Don’t Define Good Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my sister’s partner gifted me a quirky sign that read, “Good moms have sticky floors, dirty ovens, and happy children.” Naturally, I couldn’t resist making a quip about how my floors are anything but sticky and my oven is spotless. He struggled to recover from the unintended implication, stumbling over his…
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Advent Calendars: Have They Gone Too Far?
Get Pregnant Fast When I think back to my kindergarten days, I can vividly recall the joy of carefully cutting red and green strips of construction paper with my trusty safety scissors. My teacher guided us as we crafted a long chain to count down the days until Christmas. I remember the pride I felt…
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9 Engaging Activities to Enjoy with My Toddler Now That His Sibling is in School
Get Pregnant Fast As my older son embarked on his school journey last week, I found myself with ample alone time to connect with my 2-year-old, Leo. It dawned on me that I barely knew this little guy. Since his birth, he’s been along for the ride—literally, carried around while I attended to his older…
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5 Surprising Truths No One Tells You Before Becoming a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast It’s impossible to be fully prepared for parenthood; some experiences you just have to endure. Much like navigating through a zombie apocalypse, parenting can throw you unexpected curveballs. If only someone had laid out these five essential truths about life with a newborn. 1. Diaper Disasters Let’s get real—nobody prepares you for…
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8 Small Wins Every Mom Can Relate To
Get Pregnant Fast Being a work-from-home mom can be a real challenge, and let’s be honest, sometimes our self-care takes a backseat to the chaos of parenting. Instead of focusing on the difficulties of raising toddlers, let’s celebrate the small victories that make motherhood a bit more bearable: Sleeping More Than Six Hours: Remember those…
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And Just Like That, They’ve Outgrown Childhood
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit in my living room, I watch my son skillfully assemble his latest Lego masterpiece. His fingers navigate the colorful pieces with precision, and I can’t help but notice the subtle changes in his physique — the broadening of his shoulders, the elongation of his neck. His face, too, is…
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How Can Someone “Forget” to Eat? And Please Pass the Cake!
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself at a children’s birthday party—because let’s be honest, if you have kids under seven, birthday parties are basically a second home. The festivities were just beginning, and thankfully, none of the kiddos were in full meltdown mode yet. My 4-year-old son, Max, had already kicked off the fun…